There is a glut of psychology students. I'd like to be more than just another grad with a psych degree.
2006-12-14 04:24:41 · 8 answers · asked by IEG 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Unfortunately, most positions that deal with counseling require a psych. degree. Although, there are actual degrees in counseling depending on the university. In fact, most counselors have masters degrees in counseling and related, and the undergrad can be in sociology, social work, human services, communications.... If you really want to counsel, pick an undergraduate degree that is broad, but get ready for graduate school.
Another road you may be able to take is career counseling. I had a communications background, which led me to Human Resources, which led me to career counseling/services. This is another area which still entails helping people, but doesn't necessarily deal with the "typical" counseling people think of when they hear psychology.
Good luck!
2006-12-14 06:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by hey u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you've taken up phsycology, why don't you just go straight and take up law. if you graduate from law, even if you cant pass the bar exam to be a lawyer, you can be a very good counsel. but i prefer you take up law and pass the bar and beleive me, you'll make a lot of moneyas a counsel and adviser.
2006-12-14 04:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took phycology my junior year in high school and you can become a guidance counceler at a school with only 2 years in it, or be a case worker by studying law, it would be a good way to help troubled youth
2006-12-14 04:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by chuck_t1010 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your school counselor and see what programs are offered, but most state laws limit counseling to certain professions such as psychologist, psychiatrists, social workers and ministers.
2006-12-14 04:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by amadamira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of counseling you want to do. Here are some ideas:
Social Work or Education
2006-12-14 05:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social Work (MSW), Counselor Education (MA). If you really want to do counseling, you will most likely need to be licensed... so either of these might work... (check to see what courses are required in your state.)
2006-12-14 08:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by TLC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Childhood Development, or see if your school has a social work program.
You might even consider Family Law or Nursing if you're really altruistic.
2006-12-14 04:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by Emmy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ASk the school consuelor for help with that question.
2006-12-14 04:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋