For example, I want to get my Bachelor's in Physical Therapy but I want to get my PhD and Master's in Psychology. Is that "possible" or would I have to get my Bachelor's in Psychology, too?
2006-10-30 16:28:22 · 7 answers · asked by anoush1589 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
yes, but you may need to take some basic psychology courses as an undergrad as electives. Check with your academic adviser and check out the requirements for graduate schools you may wish to attend to find out what course work you will need in addition to your undergrad major.
2006-10-30 16:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by notaxpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, it's the courses that matter more than the degree. As long as you take a number of psych courses (at least what you would need for a minor, preferably more), plus a have a decent background in science and math, you can major in another area and still get into a graduate psychology program. The program you attend may ask you to take some additional courses to help you catch up if your background is somewhat lacking, but there's no rule that your bachelor's must be in the same field. One of my old advisors in undergrad majored in physics before getting his psych Ph.D.
2006-10-30 22:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by phaedra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, the schools in the US no longer offer a BS in physical therapy...it's either an MS or a DPT. However, I will say that many people from a variety of different bachelor's degrees apply TO PT school as long as they have met the prerequisite courses. My advise would be to find out what the prerequisites for the Psy-D or the masters in psych and find a bachelor's degree that will encompass those courses.
2006-11-01 10:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by mistify 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it is possible, but the best advice I can give you is to get a BS (not a BA) and take as many science electives as you can, definitely lots of psychology.
Second, why not get your BS in Psychology if you want to get a MS and PhD? Once you have a PhD, no one cares about your BS, but your BS helps get you into the graduate program of your choosing.
Consider it carefully. If you really want to study Physical Therapy, do it, but make sure your grades are HIGH (3.5 or higher) and score well on the GRE and you are in.
Good luck!
2006-10-30 17:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Expat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most colleges should accept all of your basic college credits such as the math, english, science, psychology, sociology, etc that are done at a community college. You definitely have to get a bachelors degree. most college will even accept your basic courses from your major (all the 2000 lvl courses) because there are pretty much just basic info that is tought everywhere. you will probably have to enroll as a sophomore/junior and most colleges require 60 credits taken at that college to graduate with a bachelors. also you can transfer up to 66 credits from a community college. But, personally, i think associate degrees are a waste of time.. you have to pay more money on classes that arent worth a damn when you get into a university
2016-05-22 14:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible (for example I know someone who majored in archaeology and got a master's in history and now teaches Western Civilization), but for your best bet I'd minor in psychology to give yourself a head start and to look like you're focused toward psychology on your grad admissions.
2006-10-30 17:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. For example, you can go to law school after pretty much any major. Same goes for a MBA. Start looking up schools where you would like to study, and under graduate admissions check the requirements for that major.
2006-10-30 17:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by bettyboarder55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋