Which of the 2 courses offer more carreer oppertunites upon graduation, a degree in psychology or law?
2007-02-21 07:37:17 · 9 answers · asked by bluecow 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
spelling mistake..'opportunities'
2007-02-21 08:16:54 · update #1
Well this depends. With a B.A./B.S. in Psychology, you will almost have to go straight to graduate school, depending on your goals. I have a few friends who are majoring in it to use the degree for something in a business related sector, such as Human Resources, etc.
With Law, or the J.D. degree, you will have put three years into this certain program, cramming and studying for very intense examinations at the end, just to come out as an attorney. Some attorneys never become successful, other are very happy.
The J.D. degree will grant you an entry level into the profession of law. You will be eligible to teach ( I am assuming without a Master's since 18 hours of grad school count towards accountability).
Psychology at the graduate level is VERY competitive, if you are in it to do research. Most Ph.D. level psychology graduates are there mainly for research. Their work is reviewed by peers, so it's a battle of who is better than who at finding very valid information. Statistics will be your friend in this field. There is also something that we dread to think about which is....the dissertation! (Kidding)
The best career opportunities depend on what your goals are. Do you want to make a killing? Are you ready to spend a lot of your hours in a statistical mode? Does research tickle your fancy? You must answer and research these areas for yourself before you can commit to what you want to do.
In the end, it's all business. :-)
2007-02-21 07:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by MrPodpechan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you do what subject you enjoy the most. Don't just pick a subject that will 'get the best job'. I accepted a place to do LLB Law at Newcastle University, as I 'thought' it was 'better'. How wrong I was indeed. I was bored stiff and luckily was allowed to transfer over onto BA English Literature, which was my passion. At the end of the day, it's not the degree that gets the job...it's the person!
2007-02-22 11:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Suzie's_Secret_Society 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely one is more suited to your personality than the other.
Always work toward what interests you most because you are talking about a path toward the rest of your life.
Money to me would be the last thing I would consider.
2007-02-21 15:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cinna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your heart...I don't want to be responsible for you being unhappy. Good thing neither of your options is English or Writing, seeing as you can't spell "opportunities"
2007-02-21 15:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by hahahahahaha 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
those both offer many career opportunities, I think you should ask yourself what you want to do to be happy. If money is your only concern, then I pity you and will pray for you.
2007-02-21 15:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Career opportunities - definately Law degree....
But do something that you will enjoy...!
2007-02-21 15:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥PinkBoo - TTC #1♥ஐ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Law.
But everyone will hate you.
But you will have all their money so you won't have to care what they think.
2007-02-21 15:42:02 · answer #7 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well im doin psychology so i have to say do that!!
2007-02-22 04:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by green.toes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to thine own self be true.
2007-02-21 15:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jerry_S. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋