I have never had trouble finding something that interests me in a field of study. The problem I have is chosing one to stick with. Psychology has always been very, very interesing to me, and I know there are many career opportunities to be had after grad school. But my heart has always been with English. I love reading, writing, analyzing, and thinking critically. I'm a freshman at the University at Buffalo currently as a Psych major but I don't think that I can pick one without the other and be truly happy. Is it possible to enter grad school for psych with a BA in English, or does it have to be psych? My ideal situation would be an English major with a minor in philosophy and some coursework in Psych and then go on to graduate school for psychology. Is this possible?
2006-12-02 09:16:30 · 3 answers · asked by shixpunk17 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, it is possible. You may have to pick up a few extra classes as prerequisites. Go to see an adviser at the university where you would like to be a graduate student. He or she can show you more specifically what classes you would be looking at.
2006-12-02 09:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a psych major in undergrad and I have the same interests as you - reading, writing, critical thinking, etc.
The psych field is a great idea for that, so don't think I'm trying to deter you, but have you also thought of law? I'm in law school now (at SU) and I use all those skills. UB has a law school.... I bet they'd be more than happy to let you sit in on a class or just give you info.
Again, I'm not trying to change your mind - just offering a suggestion that I wish someone had mentioned to me years ago. And being a freshman, you have plenty of time to consider several fields. In any case, good luck!
2006-12-02 11:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by zolabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a decent background in psych (and science/math), it really doesn't matter what your major is. The coursework is more important than the degree. I'd say that you have to take at least the same amount of psych courses that you'd have to take for a minor, and preferably more. Aside from that, you could major in underwater basket-weaving and still get into a program if you are otherwise qualified.
2006-12-02 10:18:11 · answer #3 · answered by phaedra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋