I'm getting a BA in early childhood education, and I want my masters to be in psychology. Will I have to start all over again and get a BS in psychology in order to get the masters degree in psychology?
2006-12-31 16:37:28 · 7 answers · asked by cricket 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I don't believe so.... Go us! I'm pursuing my Master's in School Psychology!
2006-12-31 17:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by jlee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They require that you have a certain number of credits in the area that you want to do your masters in, but not that you have a degree in that field. Check with grad schools to find out how many credits they want you to have (probably in the 18-24 semester hour range) and whether they require particular classes. Some schools will admit you provisionally if you do not meet the credit requirement and will change your status to regular once you successfully complete some courses - usually your first semester.
Your best course of action, since you haven't graduated yet, is to make sure that you have the psych credits that you need by the time you graduate. The biggest reason for doing this is that if you are admitted provisionally you will generally not qualify for for funding from your department (GA or TA jobs) for your first year. There aren't a whole lot of sources of grad school funding, so you don't want to cut yourself out of a major one if you have a choice. Good Luck!
2007-01-01 02:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by pag2809 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, I think it is wise to get the undergrad work in early childhood education, and the master's in psychology. The Master's is so important, consider a doctorate program, as well, you can do it. If you can believe it, you can achieve it!!! Good luck
2007-01-01 00:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lottalady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't, but most Masters programs require certain undergraduate courses in the same area of study as a foundation. You can usually take those as part of your Masters.
2007-01-01 00:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by Schlermie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so.
=) I'm getting a Masters is Psychology too!
2007-01-01 00:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by The Anti-Pink 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. I know people with BS/BA in psych and Master in nursing and other combinations
2007-01-01 00:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you may have to take a few remedial classes.
2007-01-01 00:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋