I want to get a job working with people that have behavioral health problems. What should I study in college. It's really confusing to me.. Should it be in social science, psychology? I don't necessarily want to be a psychologist.. Thanks in advance.
2007-03-19 19:27:54 · 5 answers · asked by CR 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You probably want to go into psychology, human services, or early childhood development (education). You can also major in health or medicine.
These early majors will just start you out. You will have to get a Masters or higher to really get into good work with these people. Masters programs are much more specific and thus easier to choose.
Here are some helpful websites:
http://pibhs.uams.edu/bh_basics_cover.asp
http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/bha_mhprofs_bha.htm
http://www.4therapy.com/consumer/about_therapy/item.php?uniqueid=4936&categoryid=402
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/cfl/oqmhp.htm
http://www.whatispublichealth.org/faqs/index.html
2007-03-19 19:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the age of the patients you want to work with and in what type of setting. Individual counseling or group homes? Rehab or juvenile detention facilities?
I would say bottom line, you will definitely need a master's in psychology. Generally, you cannot find a position unless you have a master with years of practicum.
Best of luck,
Mon :-)
2007-03-20 02:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by santan_cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not necessary to be a psychologist or an expert in social science lol. Perhaps, you should take a medicine course. I bet u could face a diversity of diseases from a various type of people
2007-03-20 02:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by tasya 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anthropology is good, it looks at social roots of our behaviour. sociology can be applied in the same way, many illnesses are socially constructed and can not be understood outside of culture. you can go on to specialise in medical anthropology. criminology good, i would do social science, you can be broadly applied and yet specialise. you could do a combines degree with a science component, statistics and biologly and maybe even first year psych would be beneficial to you as a professional.
2007-03-20 02:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where you live, try to reach a local college, and talking to the counselors. maybe they could give you connections to someone in your field of choice. sry i dont have awsome advice, not too much of an expert in that field lol.
2007-03-20 02:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by Matias 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋