What kind of job can i get with a bachelors degree in psychology?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology isn't all that valuable in the Mental Health Field--graduate degrees are valuable.

But with a Bachelor's Degree you could work for:

Probation

Parole

Law Enforcement Officer

Some Public Mental Health Agencies (as a Case Manager/Counselor)

Some Private Mental Health Agencies working with high risk youth, etc.

Child Protective Services as Social Worker

A lot of employers require a college degree not so much for the great knowledge we acquire in college, but it demonstrates because we could navigate a complicated system, jump through all the hoops (take the required classes) that we are more likely to be trainable than someone who hasn't been to college.

Hopes this helps!

Answer 3

Although I like the answer the first person posted, you can get a job working for children's services, any mental health clinic, group homes or even a caseworker at the welfare office or case manager. I would try a case manager position as this was my first job after receiving my bachelors in psyche! Jobs are very limited for a bachelors degree in psychology, but if you search hard enough you'll come across one that suits you.

Goodluck in your search=

Answer 4

Ha, that's about right...! I ended up working in a psychiatric hospital as a "nursing tech" (right before I graduated with my bachelor's in psychology). It was a good experience, but it "pushed" me to go on to grad school (masters degree).

But if you're really wanting to work "in the field," you'll need to get the doctorate--I'd recommend against getting a masters in psychology, it's pretty worthless (you *can* work in the schools here in Texas, but that's about it).

To work at the masters level as a counselor, you'd need a degree in counseling or social work (MUCH shorter than a doctorate program, and you'll be able to practice independently).

Answer 5

Depends on what state you are in...in Florida, Texas and New York, you can get licensed. In the other states, there are many options. A BS degree in Psychology is welcomed in many fields, especially management, law enforcement, social work, child/family services...there are many opportunities, you just have to think outside of the box and you can find a world waiting for you to explore and enjoy, and possibly motivate you to pursue your Masters and maybe even PhD.

Answer 6

Pretty much entry level civil service position counselor,teacher
,law enforcement. The good positions come only after the graduate degree gets done.

Answer 7

You could look into working in social services with social workers, counselors, women's centers, suicide hotlines, battered women's shelters, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, child welfare agencies, substitute teaching, or use the degree to continue your education as a special education teacher. Check out agencies that handle children/adults with mental problems, autism, learning disabilities. You local hospital could also hire you for any number o positions. Look into government agencies such as Social Security Administration/Disability, or local not-for-profit agencies that could use someone with your skills.

Answer 8

Get experience in all areas of Psych!!! THEN go into grad school and specialize in the area that you're interested in!! There is no area that a BS in Psych will get you into any job of interest! It's worth the extra study and expense!!!