Any degree is useless if you don't know how to use it and apply it to your future career. As long as you have a plan and stay dedicated, it'll be worth it :)
This is good to know! I didn’t realize this until I started doing my research and people constantly said you need to go to grad school if you want to succeed in the field of psychology and find jobs. I’m not sure if I want to go to grad school but I love psychology so I might have to 😩
Currently getting my bachelor's in psych and working with a research team to get into D.Psy or PhD in a few years, if it adds any credibility to my comment. Our program's teachers are putting a lot of efforts into helping the students understand which way they can go after majoring in psych if they can't, then, get into a Doc program or simply don't want to. There's honestly more than people think at first. A lot of other Doc & Masters programs would rather take Psych students in than their own students (at least here) because our course offers a more "completed" and rigorous program. Basically : Get a major in psych even if you don't plan on going to grad school, as long as you stay in a similar domain, such as Orientation, Education, Speech therapy and more.
Favorite study tip: go further than necessary on terms/theories in your courses. Research them, watch videos about them, buy books (and read them) that expound on the theory/terms....
@@feliciaaa7466 So you can get a better understanding in the future. Not to mention you will do far better in homework and tests along with having a better understanding for future classes. College isn't all about passing.
You can do those things but you have to be mindful of number of courses your taking. If your taking 5 courses per semester, you probably won't have that extra time and energy to venture out from what the course has laid out for you.
I graduated with my bs in psych and started in a residential treatment facility. I got my ms in psychology with an emphasis on forensic psychology. Now I am going for Ms in mental health counseling. Never wanted to go into couseling until I started working with individuals who have schizophrenia.
This made me feel so much better. Everyone was telling me it was kind of pointless because there "isn't much you can do". I just want to help kids and teenagers with problems like I had and help addicts. I feel like this is possible now. Thank you so much
Honestly this is what I want. (we) The younger generation needs so much help & i feel like no one cares. So I have to care, I almost feel like im called to help.
Same. I want to be a child psychologist or a school councellor. I want to help kids develop and find interest in education. I want to especially help the home schooled children, they're not reached by people and often tend to develop depression or social anxiety. When I told this to a doctor I was seeing when she asked, she also told me that it's not worth it. But I want to do something that'll help others not only myself.
As a psych undergrad, I was a volunteer research assistant for multiple research labs exploring depression, alcohol addiction, and tobacco addiction. Now I’m a full time clinical researcher at an anesthesia practice that aims to help fight the opioid addiction crisis. It’s true what you said: you don’t know where you’ll end up lmao 😂
thebookwormdiaries do you just have a bachelors in psych? I’m just started studying psych.. One day I will get more graduate training but I want to know what jobs I can get with just ba
pandabutter I got my current position with just a BA in psych, but I had years of research experience and that led me to make marvelous connections and whatnot. But with a BA, you can also become a behavioral health tech for patients at psych wards or even kids with autism. I did applied behavior analysis with just my psych degree before I got the position I have now. Good luck! Just remember to sign up for internships during undergrad :)
I would suggest that you major in social work and minor in psychology, as an undergraduate. The reason is that it is hard to get a job with a BA in psychology but it is much easier to get a job with a degree in social work. If you do not go on for your masters having a degree in social work is extremely likely to lead to finding a job pays well. Conversely, a degree in psychology at the BA level is extremely unlikely to lead to a job. Once you get into the Masters level both a psychology and a social work degree is likely to lead to a job.
Thank you so much for your insight. I am finishing my Psychology degree after 5 years of hiatus being a flight attendant. People were trying to tell me that you can't do anything with a Psychology degree and that it's the lowest paying field etc. I almost was discouraged but knew it was worth it to keep going. This reinforced that leap of faith. Thank you again!
Natalie Viola I was so convinced to major in psych. I even applied to a few unis abroad. But yesterday I was discouraged. That it was too basic. That no one cares about psych degrees
I’ve always felt a natural inclination towards psychology (my cousin is a child psychologist), but at the same time, I always had this impression that it was about sitting and listening to other people’s problems. Thanks for your content.
I hope you don't mind me asking but how does your cousin like being a child psychologist? I'm also really interested in that field and I have yet to meet anyone I know to talk to about it. :D
Leslie Buenrostro She loves what she does, but she’s also a wildcard and a half once you get her jazzed up about something. (Her kids went to the Columbine high school, so that may have a slight bit to do with her becoming a child psychologist in the first place.) Good luck on your career journey!
I was also a psych major. My intention was to grow a career in the healthcare sector but this changed after volunteering for 3-months at a major hospital. I got to experience and see what life could be like as a social worker and by the end of the period of working there, I was sure that I wanted a different way of applying what I was learning. Afterwards, in my 3rd and 4th year, I got the opportunity to work with some friends on a startup idea and I was positioned as the marketing lead. My task was to figure out how best to push the product and make it appealing to people. From then on, my focus has shifted majorly towards consumer behaviour and I am curious to see how much more I can do in my field of work as a marketing exec.
Did you finish with a b.s or b.a? Or did you finish with a masters or phd? Only asking because im halfway through getting my b.a and wondering if its worth it at all
Here's a couple of tips I would give you as a BSc Psych student: 1. Read (just start looking for information: what is being taught, different fields, literature etc.) 2. Get your math skills straight (a proper understanding of statistics and research methods is crucial to be a good psychologist in my opinion, given that the methodology can be quite challenging and flawed. Even if you do not want to become a researcher, you should be able to understand the scientific literature to apply the knowledge being produced. There's a lot of misinterpretation and superficial understanding going on in psychology and the social sciences in general) 3. Be curious (about individuals/human functioning) and willing to work with others 4. It can really help to have an idea about what you wanna do with this degree, which kind of refers back to my first point (might not be necessary though, as the field is really broad and you're probably going to learn a fuckton of stuff you've never heard about before)
Look into the different types of programs there are at different uni's. The university I study at has a very heavy focus on science and math and going into research, but there are other universities who have a different approach and prepare you in different ways. So look at what different types of programs there are in the area where you want to go to university and just read a bit on their websites about their approach, compare the classes you can pick in first year at different schools. Just try to get a feel of what suits you best before going into it.
I am absolutely GARBAGE at math but I made an A in statistical methods in psychology, go to every single class and make sure u have a good professor lol
I think so, you have to read a lot of academic articles and there’s a ton of jargon that’s difficult to understand. I haven’t had a ton of essays but there’s still a lot of writing.
The only math a psychology degree requires is statistics generally. Statistics is just applied mathematics. Very simple algebraic calculations. The hardest part of statistics is the conceptual aspects. You’ll be okay! I am also horrible at math but stats is very easy as long as you pay attention. :)
I have a BSc in psychology, not sure where I was going but I ended up working in community care, then bounced between being a HCA in a regular hospital, then a psych hospital, then into the ASD field, community care + now settled back into working with adults on the spectrum (low on the spectrum). I've gained relevant qualifications on my journey in healthcare + have loved it. But my degree only gave me 50% insight + my work gave me the other 50%. I'll be honest, I don't have the energy to go through uni again nor do I want to be a therapist but I love being a support worker + growing up that chain. I feel like psychology can get you anywhere in the healthcare field.
@@drali I remb stepping into my new role, thinking "I got this, just remb what I learned in class etc" but i literally knew nothing + it was like relearning everything i had learned in uni, it's just the pieces fitted together easier with that knowledge. hopefully that makes sense? I'm always learning + adjusting + I love it!
Unmumsy Musings - Josephine_kk so could you find jobs with just a bachelors degree ? You don't have a masters or a PhD. I'm trying to see if I should study psychology.
@@idkdk569 I'm taking the Psychometrician licensure exam tomorrow. Then I'll be looking for a job. Thing is, this isn't really my passion it's just the most convenient thing to do right now. :/
I’m so glad I found this😭 I just applied with intentions of getting my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and continuing into my masters but my anxiety and nerves have been on high alert about it!!
This is incredibly helpful! I definitely think to apply it to your personal self and your personal life, is the key to success in psychology, for all the reasons you mentioned. This is why I tell everyone that my studies are more time dense. I feel like for some majors, you memorize it and apply it. With Psychology, it's not like that. You literally are remodeling the way you look at everything, and applying it to yourself, is transformative, and can be emotional and cathartic. This is where it takes longer sometimes. I especially enjoyed you mentioning office hours, and connecting with your professors about discussing graduate school and connections tied to psychology. That was incredibly helpful and reassuring.
Rachel Dunn did you get a job with just a BS ? I'm planning on majoring in psychology and then going into grad school but in that gap can I get a job with just a ba ?
I'm starting my masters in psych because I want to become a doctor of physical therapy and I feel it will help the healing process for patients who may feel they cant. Patients who will have surgery from freak accidents may be depressed and others who have had some type of accident of some sort. I feel it's a great addition once I get into the field after I grad from both psycology and DPT
I’m a clinical social work student planning on becoming a speech language pathologist and I’m stressed out. SLP is only two year, I can’t imagine a PHD! Stay strong, you got this!
This is a really advisable video of all I've seen. The last part where you talk about applying the concepts to one's daily life is the best gift to psyche students, I believe. That's where the actual concept clearity lies and is the fun part!
I'm working towards a second undergraduate degree in psychology (first degree was business) and I agree with this advice! If money and time weren't an issue, I would probably double major in anthropology or gender studies.
Thank you so much for all your insightful videos! Received my BS in Psychology in 2007 with honors. Although I have not yet returned to get my Master's for Marriage and Family Therapy. My Bachelor degree has become so influential in all the decisions I have made in my hospital management positions. I've not regretted jumping into a Masters program directly after graduating as I was not ready at that time financially or psychologically. Now with all the skills I have acquired on-the-job, I feel more prepared to be successful in completing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Watching your videos has helped me to jump forward and put in my application for school again. Thank you!
Hi, I'll be starting my undergraduate study in psychology next year but I don't think I'll be financially stable to pursue myastets immediately after that. Can you give me any advice on job opportunities and explain some more about the work experience you've had so far after getting for bachelor's degree. Thank you in advance
Al H I get that, I’ve listened to a lot of his podcasts with joe Rogan. I know what I want to get out of my degree though. And if university doesn’t work out there’s always the internet. (And books lol)
Thank you for this video. After 15 years as a massage therapist with a private practice, I am now in my last quarter of my undergraduate in psych. It has helped me in so many ways within my practice and now going to get MA in counseling which will help me have a body/mind practice.
I graduated as a Psych major this past spring... I wish I could of find your channel when I decided to major in this field. With the pandemic, finding a job has been really hard.
hello, this video is very timely to me! i’m thinking of majoring in psychology for college (i’m in 12th grade) however there’s a stigma about taking a psychology course, from where i live, some people say that it is a “useless” course or an “easy” course, wherein one who majored in psychology will most likely not get a job with their degree, or if they do, it will not make much income. just wanted to share this because it’s extremely discouraging, but thank you for your video!
Shalom Cruz that stigma exists because many people believe you can stop after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology like you could with most majors. This is not the case, as this drastically limits you to low income jobs like social work only. Think of the field of psychology like the field of medicine. You wouldn’t stop at a bachelor’s degree after your pre-med. What kind of a job would you be qualified for? A medical assistant at best. Medicine is meant to be carried out to the MD level. Psychology is also meant to be carried out to the PhD level. When it is carried out to the PhD level, your income earnings can be very high depending on what you do!! I’m planning on becoming a research psychologist with average salary being $95k a year according to the APA.
@@alexadavis816 You are so right at this! People who thought there's no job after psychology lol ok i admit it there's not a good job after Bachelors because Psychology is not a major that you just done bachelors and think it's ok (like Engineering) you should do masters and PhD/PsyD... just like medicine. Just MBBS (Bachelors) is not enough 4 years specialization + 1 year practice is required to be specialist/surgeon. And also business management, doing BBA is not enough, people do MBA after this because of specialization, even go with Mphil..
@@alexadavis816 not true you can get plenty of jobs with a decent income with psychology, and social work is a career that may start out as low income but the salary can increase
I wasn't a psych major, but I took a lot of classes. I've applied a lot of the things I've learned to my fiction writing. Psychology is really great for understanding that people/characters are aware of themselves, their needs, and their goals on multiple levels of consciousness. Also, I ran into the same situation for my Tech/Creative writing English BA. Nobody gave instruction on how to write query letters, so I've been having to teach myself, and the emphasis was on analyzing academic texts.
Thank you for this Doc! And for the other video about taking Psychology. I just enrolled and took BS psychology as a degree and the class will start in about 2 weeks, I love psychology and I've been fascinated in it since high school, but in this unprecedented time we are in, it got me thinking about things like "why am I so interested in it?", "what's pushing me to pursue it?", and "is it really worth it?". And now I'm here watching your videos, the other video as well as this, gave answers to my questions, thank you! 💖
I am so happy I found your channel. Undergrad PSYC student here and I have been feeling so lost recently but your channel is giving me new hope. Thank you so much.
Loved this advice ! any tips for someone who’s unsure which field of psych to go for bachelors level education and possibly job prospects after graduating ?
Just switched and my reason is to help teens or adults who have been adopted. If the foundation of connection, love, and support is not strong, the adoptee will suffer mentally later on in life. Speaking from experience, I can’t find help related to my issue
My university, which is focused only in psychology (Carlos Albizu University) has an Interdisciplinary Bachelors in Psychology, which is what I’m currently studying. I love it because it combines a lot of different sciences with psychology and has pre-med classes. It gives you a lot of opportunities to study many graduate programs
Great video! I'd love to hear more about what you learned from observing researchers and being a part of those programs you mentioned - most valuable lessons and unexpected things that changed your outlook.
I have done years and years worth of research before I finally settled on psych as my major as well as Criminal Justice because I am the one that’s more in line with the psych and law intersect. I even have everything mapped out. Or at least thought I did until watching this video where you told your student you wouldn’t recommend a doctorate. Where as online will tell you that your psych degree will mean nothing without one. Less schooling for me and more time to really hone those skills and theories. I have borderline personality disorder. I was told, after what felt like thousands of med combos, that I was basically a lost cause. Yet my intro to psych professor, who I visited his office regularly, really told me that I can let it control me or take my control back. I have been med free for 4 years now, no relapse, and my mental health has never been better. Even on my “bad” days, I’m still great. Because communication is so important. Especially with ourselves. I found my solution without a doctors help but from my community college professors advice. I apply it daily. Now I want to delve into the criminal mind. So thank you greatly for that advice. I will definitely apply it when I start my undergrad and grad. I’ve known this is where I belong. Not because of the glitz and glamor Hollywood has made it out to be. But because of the real life accounts and the victims that were left behind. Thanks again!!!
so i'm still in high school but i can take classes at a community college (for free!). i knew my junior year i wanted to study psych, so i took gen psych. i had such an amazing professor because he admitted he was bad at school & so once he found psych he was good at school. he got his bachelors pretty young, then got lots of experience & even taught in a jail. later in life he got his dr & made to be an amazing prof. lots of stories to tell & was great at explaining those basic theories & how they apply to our daily life.
It’s been a ride all for my degree and seeing this tutorial makes me feel even more relieved because I’m now sure Stray Administration got me right🙂, I now have a good degree certificate and blissful job.. All I had to do was hit the UA-cam search icon and type in Stray Stray Administration, his channel popped right after…
A great channel I’m pleased I’ve stumbled upon. I’m a counsellor and have an Masters in Psych, so all very interesting stuff. You give some great advice too.
Hi, Good information. I wish I can turn back the time. I have always been interested in business and worked in Corp for many years. Now, at 43, I realized that I am very interested in majoring pyschology and start school. Friends and families has coming to me and ask for my advise of life, marriage and day to day. I have always been giving advises since I have been in my teen. I am nervous starting school again. What advise can you give me? Thank you!
Doctor! Thank you for the topics and discussions you rise through the channel :) I am a biologist that loves the concept of psychology, and I always learn something new and interesting from your channel! Keep up the AMAZING work 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝
In regards to tip #4 - Many Industrial-Organizational Psychology (as well as other psych fields) faculty work as consultants for government, non-profits, corporations, or have their own consultant business.
I just like how Freud is revered and the butt of the psychology field. I've only taken Psych-101 but I definitely want to see more of the work his done and what other psychologists have said about it.
I’m going back to school to get my psychology degree; I’ve been a caregiver for adults with special needs for 10+ years. My goal is to work with trauma and abuse. My bf has a double major in psychology and sociology and works in the health department, it’s a major help.
I've been getting interested in psychopharmacology and medicine so I'm watching videos like these to psych(sorry) myself up. I finished an associates of arts because the state paid for it but as a 20 year old had no freaking clue what I wanted afterwards, I'm happy that my personal experience as a patient has sparked my interest.
I just graduated high school and entering college majoring in psych to become a mental health councillor. I wasn't gonna go to college just for the sake of going if I didn't have a goal in mind. I love helping people so much I've done it my whole life and now I want to take it further. I found my interest for psych when I was looking into requirements for my goal career and I took the intro class at my high school and fell in love with it. I'm scared going into this because I understand this is gonna be much more difficult than the HS class but I'm really hoping that my goal is gonna keep me focused and motivated. After I complete college obviously I'm gonna get into counselling but also really hope to do more to reach out to more people. My goal is to help the most people I possibly can. So I wanna do like speeches and talks and such at schools or with other organizations and things just to hopefully reach out and help more people than just those who can pay for the help they need.
Hey doctor ali , so i want to major in psychology and become a clinical psychologist just like you and ive always been facinated with psychology + i really wanna be able to help people but my issue is that im super shy and always anxious around people and i feel like thats gonna cripple me in the future with clients and make me look unqualified for the field of psychology no matter how disciplined and determined i was to help them . Ps im really trying to get rid of my social anxiety but no matter how much i improve i still believe that its not enough especially that people expect those majoring in psychology to have it all together .
There are plenty of successful people out there who suffer from social anxiety and are shy. I don't think you should let that discourage you. Do what your love, that's all what matters. It can also be a asset because you can use that to help patients that suffer the same thing. We all have to start somewhere and with practice you will improve! you can do this! goodluck!!! Honestly it's people like you that this world needs. Go save and change people's lives, whether you feel underqualified or not That's all what matters, :) so don't let anything stop you.
I took a year off after my bachelors in psychology and I’m so happy I did. My advice is to do your research before committing to a graduate program. I highly recommend getting atleast a masters preferably something you can get licensure in. It’ll make you more money and give you so many more options.
Unfortunately I decided not to major in it 3 ppl in my current job who has a bachelor and masters can’t find jobs after they graduate. Plus 4 ppl at my college said the same thing😭
I don't know how it works in america but I live in the Netherlands. First I took a year of applied psychology. It's a 4 year college degree but if you finish the first year with all A's basically you can apply for the psychology program at a university. That's a three year course that heavily focusses on the science part. In your last year you have to write a thesis about a studie or other type of research you conducted or were a part of. The university course really prepares you for a masters and is really research based, while the 4 year college course prepares you for applying psychological theories in a plethora of different fields. There isn't a job title 'applied psychologist', it's really broad. So that basically solves the problem for people who wouldn't be interested in grad school but do want to study psychology, that's what the applied psychology course is for.
Great vid!! Thank u!! I am a massage therapist specializing in sports for 10 years... trust me I have had to be a psychologist during most my sessions!!... so Due to the pandemic I am thinking about going back to school for psychosis!! My cousin her Phd working with gifted kids!
@@farhanasanjida4438 it's great! I'm halfway through to being a psychologist, and just about everything is interesting. With that said I do absolutely have some pieces of advice: - Take your methodology classes very seriously. Psychology is still a new field of research, and we as psych students need to be able to differentiate between good and bad science, as there's plenty of both. - Find a niche you're interested in. Psychology is a super broad field and you can work with just about anything. I'm personally very drawn towards biopsychology, and will be pursuing a specialization in neuropsychology while doing my master's. - Learn to be okay with not knowing the answers to some (or even most) things. People are going to start asking you questions when they realize you study psychology, and you wont have the answers to - a lot - of those questions. This makes many psych students feel bad or stupid, and that's very understandable. However, the reason this happens is usually because the answers people want are simple, but the answers we can give usually aren't. The human psyche is incredibly complex, and if you find yourself answering complex questions with super reductive answers (Like "It's because of evolution" for instance), you're probably doing a disservice to yourself, the person you're talking to and the field. It's okay to say "I don't know", essentially. - Lastly, make sure to devote time to things outside of your studies. We aren't machines and, as you'll learn over and over again, we NEED other things than sustenance and work in our lives. Don't let the fact that you find psychology interesting become an excuse for it to consume your entire being. I hope some of this can be helpfull, and good luck! You've gotten into one of the most fascinating fields in the world! Congratz on that as well!
I am lucky because my professors were clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists and clinical psychologist practitioners (I did a clinical neuropsychology major) and my supervisor is a neurologist
Howdy! If anyone can answer my question or possibly discuss it I would greatly appreciate it! You guys seem like a bunch of smart cookies! I’ve wanted to major in psychology since I was 12 and a few years ago my older sister took me to the Annual Anthropological convention. (I am now 20 finishing up my AA in psych this spring!) Anyways, I fell in LOVE with anthropology and would love to minor or possibly double major. I specifically love cultural anthropology but always dreamed of working with primates. I have a lot of different things I’d like to do and was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions or thoughts!! This video was such a great resource btw!!! Lots of love from Colorado!
should I major in psychology if... There is nothing specific I want to do, I want to try several different things. I want to try education, research, writing, marketing, human resources, counseling, or social work. I am not sure if I want to go to grad school but there are several different things I want to try and I do not want to be limited to one field. I don't see myself staying in one career field for too long either.
I'm interested in psychology but I'm scared cause I am not good communicate with people and I'm a quite person who hard having friends ..so can I go to this course cause of my personality.?
well, i have the same situation but one of the amazing this in psychology is that you'll be able to understand yourself better and learn to communicate with people as well so if you like it i'm sure you can! :)
I’m a psychology major finishing my undergrad. I am 34 years old and I have been in the financial/billing role for over 13 years. It’s very difficult for me to find a career path geared towards psychology without having my bachelor’s degree. What your advise be for someone who has a totally different background not geared towards psychology and only have an associates degree while working on undergrad?
Im about to be a senior next semester (2021-2022 year) and I am going to take AP Psychology and AP Statistics. I already have an interest in psychology and I haven’t even took a single class of it yet 😂😂
Watched your video for the first time and I completely loved it Dr. Mattu. Thank you so much, can you make a video on the scope of I/O psychology and what it really is :)
Hello!!! love the psych show. PLEASE PLEASE do a video about how to know which type of therapist you want to be? narrative or psychodynamic. Like how to know the type of therapist you want to be
This video is by far the most useful thing I watched on youtube thanks to Dr. Mattu, honestly, I got a little sad because I'm studying psychology in Iran and there is not much of fields you get into or internships and It's really hard making those opportunities for yourself, tho I have Great ideas about combining my major with my passion which is CS, I am kinda disappointed the way things are here. :(
Really awesome video. I have a recommendation... Could you please give a quick summary at the end of a video? Just listing the points on-screen or running through them. I ask because most points flow one after the other, so they seem similar and I don't remember individual points, but do remember the concepts presented :)
I’m currently in my second year of my undergrad and I am majoring in health psychology and Women,Gender and sexuality studies. I also have a minor in health. I am studying abroad next year to get a different view point and outlook in the psych world. This was an amazing video Thank You!
Hi, I was wondering since you left this comment, where youre at now? did you continue further with degree? what kind of career were you able to use your degree towards? im in university now, just curious of future possibilities
What advice would you give someone who is majoring in psychology?
I m a heomopathy dr n nw I want to do msc psychology is it a right decision
@@drbisht892 homeopathy is a scam and you should get a real job, not scam people
@@goromaster10 that's not even true! What the hell?
@@nishthajain14 yes homeopathy is a scam, try to study firsr before speaking up.
Homeopathy is a scam lol it's a PLACEBO "treatment".
This made me feel better after everyone is telling me it’s useless
Any degree is useless if you don't know how to use it and apply it to your future career. As long as you have a plan and stay dedicated, it'll be worth it :)
Its useless if you dont pursue for higher education like masters or phd
How can psychologist be useless when like 98 percent of the people in the world need mental help?
@@LateshaRenee only the toxic people would say that
Tim Duncan majored in psychology in college. Period.
#1 tip- don't major in psych if you don't plan on going to grad school...
Which degree do you recommend going into grad school?
Kayla T clin psych
This is good to know! I didn’t realize this until I started doing my research and people constantly said you need to go to grad school if you want to succeed in the field of psychology and find jobs. I’m not sure if I want to go to grad school but I love psychology so I might have to 😩
Currently getting my bachelor's in psych and working with a research team to get into D.Psy or PhD in a few years, if it adds any credibility to my comment.
Our program's teachers are putting a lot of efforts into helping the students understand which way they can go after majoring in psych if they can't, then, get into a Doc program or simply don't want to. There's honestly more than people think at first. A lot of other Doc & Masters programs would rather take Psych students in than their own students (at least here) because our course offers a more "completed" and rigorous program.
Basically : Get a major in psych even if you don't plan on going to grad school, as long as you stay in a similar domain, such as Orientation, Education, Speech therapy and more.
Kevin Singh if you want to be a psych not just a counsellor then grad school is 99% required
Favorite study tip: go further than necessary on terms/theories in your courses. Research them, watch videos about them, buy books (and read them) that expound on the theory/terms....
Can i know why? Like does this help with choosing your career or? 😅
@@feliciaaa7466 So you can get a better understanding in the future. Not to mention you will do far better in homework and tests along with having a better understanding for future classes.
College isn't all about passing.
You can do those things but you have to be mindful of number of courses your taking. If your taking 5 courses per semester, you probably won't have that extra time and energy to venture out from what the course has laid out for you.
I graduated with my bs in psych and started in a residential treatment facility. I got my ms in psychology with an emphasis on forensic psychology. Now I am going for Ms in mental health counseling. Never wanted to go into couseling until I started working with individuals who have schizophrenia.
This path of yours is actually what i wanted eversince...i have a degree in education im now 42 yrs old and i wanna venture into forensic psychology.
Do reccomend going into forensic psychology
@@christina-xz2tj are you into forensic psych?
@@Chrtreusee I don't really know.I find it interesting, I also really like science.
@@christina-xz2tj forensic psychology has do with law tho, it’s not like being in a lab and studying blood samples and etc
This made me feel so much better. Everyone was telling me it was kind of pointless because there "isn't much you can do". I just want to help kids and teenagers with problems like I had and help addicts. I feel like this is possible now. Thank you so much
Honestly this is what I want. (we) The younger generation needs so much help & i feel like no one cares. So I have to care, I almost feel like im called to help.
Same. I want to be a child psychologist or a school councellor. I want to help kids develop and find interest in education. I want to especially help the home schooled children, they're not reached by people and often tend to develop depression or social anxiety. When I told this to a doctor I was seeing when she asked, she also told me that it's not worth it. But I want to do something that'll help others not only myself.
Quite literally, same here 🥹
As a psych undergrad, I was a volunteer research assistant for multiple research labs exploring depression, alcohol addiction, and tobacco addiction.
Now I’m a full time clinical researcher at an anesthesia practice that aims to help fight the opioid addiction crisis.
It’s true what you said: you don’t know where you’ll end up lmao 😂
thebookwormdiaries do you just have a bachelors in psych? I’m just started studying psych.. One day I will get more graduate training but I want to know what jobs I can get with just ba
pandabutter I got my current position with just a BA in psych, but I had years of research experience and that led me to make marvelous connections and whatnot. But with a BA, you can also become a behavioral health tech for patients at psych wards or even kids with autism. I did applied behavior analysis with just my psych degree before I got the position I have now. Good luck! Just remember to sign up for internships during undergrad :)
Whoa that is sooo cool!!!
That’s amazing
I would suggest that you major in social work and minor in psychology, as an undergraduate. The reason is that it is hard to get a job with a BA in psychology but it is much easier to get a job with a degree in social work. If you do not go on for your masters having a degree in social work is extremely likely to lead to finding a job pays well. Conversely, a degree in psychology at the BA level is extremely unlikely to lead to a job. Once you get into the Masters level both a psychology and a social work degree is likely to lead to a job.
I am intending to combine my love of nails (I'm a qualified nail tech) with psychology, giving therapy while doing manicures.
Haffina very unique!
Where do i sign up haha
This is what I do with makeup!
That sounds incredible!
Sounds completely useless 😬
Thank you so much for your insight. I am finishing my Psychology degree after 5 years of hiatus being a flight attendant. People were trying to tell me that you can't do anything with a Psychology degree and that it's the lowest paying field etc. I almost was discouraged but knew it was worth it to keep going. This reinforced that leap of faith. Thank you again!
Natalie Viola I was so convinced to major in psych. I even applied to a few unis abroad. But yesterday I was discouraged. That it was too basic. That no one cares about psych degrees
Kidrauhl OurHero hello , can I ask a question about this ?
you're an fa?
I’ve always felt a natural inclination towards psychology (my cousin is a child psychologist), but at the same time, I always had this impression that it was about sitting and listening to other people’s problems.
Thanks for your content.
I hope you don't mind me asking but how does your cousin like being a child psychologist? I'm also really interested in that field and I have yet to meet anyone I know to talk to about it. :D
Leslie Buenrostro She loves what she does, but she’s also a wildcard and a half once you get her jazzed up about something.
(Her kids went to the Columbine high school, so that may have a slight bit to do with her becoming a child psychologist in the first place.)
Good luck on your career journey!
@@Phuskooz Thank you for the reply and well wishes! I hope you have an amazing day!
I was also a psych major. My intention was to grow a career in the healthcare sector but this changed after volunteering for 3-months at a major hospital. I got to experience and see what life could be like as a social worker and by the end of the period of working there, I was sure that I wanted a different way of applying what I was learning.
Afterwards, in my 3rd and 4th year, I got the opportunity to work with some friends on a startup idea and I was positioned as the marketing lead. My task was to figure out how best to push the product and make it appealing to people. From then on, my focus has shifted majorly towards consumer behaviour and I am curious to see how much more I can do in my field of work as a marketing exec.
Did you finish with a b.s or b.a? Or did you finish with a masters or phd? Only asking because im halfway through getting my b.a and wondering if its worth it at all
marketing & psychology? ohh means organizational/Industrial psychology (business psychology). 🖤
Great
My tip: Don't hurry to explain a behavior, take a while to understand and to listen to a behavior
I'm 15 and I'm very interested in psychology it fascinates me and I hope to major in it!
@ravi K its not that hard don't worry
ravi K yes, I only took a few classes of statistics, and they weren’t hard at all, that shouldn’t stop you 😊
@ravi K not really
I've asked many people and they told me if I don't take maths for a level, it'll be okay, just a lil bit hard.
Dont hope make it happen 🤙👍💪💪
@@valeriasso5319 is there much english? like essays and stuff?
Tips for a high school student that is planning on majoring in the future?
Here's a couple of tips I would give you as a BSc Psych student:
1. Read (just start looking for information: what is being taught, different fields, literature etc.)
2. Get your math skills straight (a proper understanding of statistics and research methods is crucial to be a good psychologist in my opinion, given that the methodology can be quite challenging and flawed. Even if you do not want to become a researcher, you should be able to understand the scientific literature to apply the knowledge being produced. There's a lot of misinterpretation and superficial understanding going on in psychology and the social sciences in general)
3. Be curious (about individuals/human functioning) and willing to work with others
4. It can really help to have an idea about what you wanna do with this degree, which kind of refers back to my first point (might not be necessary though, as the field is really broad and you're probably going to learn a fuckton of stuff you've never heard about before)
don’t
@@kaitlinwenke2735 why not?
Cereal enthusiast go watch his ‘Should I major in psychology’ video. It is extremely helpful
Look into the different types of programs there are at different uni's. The university I study at has a very heavy focus on science and math and going into research, but there are other universities who have a different approach and prepare you in different ways. So look at what different types of programs there are in the area where you want to go to university and just read a bit on their websites about their approach, compare the classes you can pick in first year at different schools. Just try to get a feel of what suits you best before going into it.
I just switched my major to psychology and I’m so nervous because I’m not the best at math but I’m so interested in this major!
I am absolutely GARBAGE at math but I made an A in statistical methods in psychology, go to every single class and make sure u have a good professor lol
@@sarahfrey3876 do you have to be good in english? is there a lot of essays and stuff
I think so, you have to read a lot of academic articles and there’s a ton of jargon that’s difficult to understand. I haven’t had a ton of essays but there’s still a lot of writing.
I'm not sure how it is in america but here in the uk we use programmes like SPSS or JASP for all out statistical analysis. You'll be fine probably
The only math a psychology degree requires is statistics generally. Statistics is just applied mathematics. Very simple algebraic calculations. The hardest part of statistics is the conceptual aspects. You’ll be okay! I am also horrible at math but stats is very easy as long as you pay attention. :)
I have a BSc in psychology, not sure where I was going but I ended up working in community care, then bounced between being a HCA in a regular hospital, then a psych hospital, then into the ASD field, community care + now settled back into working with adults on the spectrum (low on the spectrum). I've gained relevant qualifications on my journey in healthcare + have loved it. But my degree only gave me 50% insight + my work gave me the other 50%. I'll be honest, I don't have the energy to go through uni again nor do I want to be a therapist but I love being a support worker + growing up that chain. I feel like psychology can get you anywhere in the healthcare field.
I think you summed it up nicely here -> "my degree only gave me 50% insight + my work gave me the other 50%"
@@drali I remb stepping into my new role, thinking "I got this, just remb what I learned in class etc" but i literally knew nothing + it was like relearning everything i had learned in uni, it's just the pieces fitted together easier with that knowledge. hopefully that makes sense? I'm always learning + adjusting + I love it!
@@alh9638 not low at all. alot of career prospects in my field. you need both experience + qualifications, to move up x
Unmumsy Musings - Josephine_kk so could you find jobs with just a bachelors degree ? You don't have a masters or a PhD. I'm trying to see if I should study psychology.
I JUST GRADUATED WITH A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE BUT I WISH I HAD FOUND YOUR CHANNEL WHEN I WAS A FRESHMAN. I could have done so much more!!! T_T
what r u doing now? if u dont mind me asking
@@idkdk569 I'm taking the Psychometrician licensure exam tomorrow. Then I'll be looking for a job. Thing is, this isn't really my passion it's just the most convenient thing to do right now. :/
@@eeuunnlol how'd it go?
Eunice Andong u mean that psychology isn't ur passion? Or the job? Also dk u have any plans for future?
@@tatianaskye5589 well, i passed :) got a pretty high score too. still unemployed though.
I’m so glad I found this😭 I just applied with intentions of getting my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and continuing into my masters but my anxiety and nerves have been on high alert about it!!
Same!
Go for it!!!
I've always enjoyed using psychology as it applies to criminals. I 've thought about forensic psychology
me tooo
This is incredibly helpful! I definitely think to apply it to your personal self and your personal life, is the key to success in psychology, for all the reasons you mentioned. This is why I tell everyone that my studies are more time dense. I feel like for some majors, you memorize it and apply it. With Psychology, it's not like that. You literally are remodeling the way you look at everything, and applying it to yourself, is transformative, and can be emotional and cathartic. This is where it takes longer sometimes. I especially enjoyed you mentioning office hours, and connecting with your professors about discussing graduate school and connections tied to psychology. That was incredibly helpful and reassuring.
I graduated in psych (BS) and now I’m pursuing my masters in social work! Ya never know where schools gonna take youuu
Rachel Dunn did you get a job with just a BS ? I'm planning on majoring in psychology and then going into grad school but in that gap can I get a job with just a ba ?
Vanessa Ortiz I had a job but it wasn’t in the field. I went straight to graduate school after graduation.
@@RachelD077 it's a good idea. It will make you stable in your career. Social work is a great field as well.
I'm starting my masters in psych because I want to become a doctor of physical therapy and I feel it will help the healing process for patients who may feel they cant. Patients who will have surgery from freak accidents may be depressed and others who have had some type of accident of some sort. I feel it's a great addition once I get into the field after I grad from both psycology and DPT
@@leonlaiaun mental is part of recovery too getting DPT after 🙄🤦♂️
@@USATFJUMPER Same, but with sports psychology. I want to work with athletes.
@@flyingknee23 wish I had a sports psychologist when I was competing I didn't know I was in a bad place mentally
I’m only a second year psych major and I’m already stressed about getting a PhD LOL.
Josh Calhov sameee ughhhh
That part !!!
I’m a clinical social work student planning on becoming a speech language pathologist and I’m stressed out. SLP is only two year, I can’t imagine a PHD! Stay strong, you got this!
@@TheDillinator what’s SLP.
@@joshpeck9266 Speech Language Pathologist
This is a really advisable video of all I've seen. The last part where you talk about applying the concepts to one's daily life is the best gift to psyche students, I believe. That's where the actual concept clearity lies and is the fun part!
I'm working towards a second undergraduate degree in psychology (first degree was business) and I agree with this advice! If money and time weren't an issue, I would probably double major in anthropology or gender studies.
Thank you so much for all your insightful videos! Received my BS in Psychology in 2007 with honors. Although I have not yet returned to get my Master's for Marriage and Family Therapy. My Bachelor degree has become so influential in all the decisions I have made in my hospital management positions. I've not regretted jumping into a Masters program directly after graduating as I was not ready at that time financially or psychologically. Now with all the skills I have acquired on-the-job, I feel more prepared to be successful in completing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Watching your videos has helped me to jump forward and put in my application for school again. Thank you!
Hi, I'll be starting my undergraduate study in psychology next year but I don't think I'll be financially stable to pursue myastets immediately after that. Can you give me any advice on job opportunities and explain some more about the work experience you've had so far after getting for bachelor's degree. Thank you in advance
Thank you for the tips and effort in this video, I'm going to get my bachelor's in psychology and move on to get my masters
Currently in my final year of psychology in new zealand! This was really interesting
H are you studying at university of Otago? I’m thinking about majoring in psychology there and want to know what it’s like
@@simmysimsimxo8218 me too please reply
Currently switching from being a mechanic to studying psychology, thank you for this!
Al H I get that, I’ve listened to a lot of his podcasts with joe Rogan. I know what I want to get out of my degree though. And if university doesn’t work out there’s always the internet. (And books lol)
Al H if anything I’ll have a really good fallback plan
Thank you for this video. After 15 years as a massage therapist with a private practice, I am now in my last quarter of my undergraduate in psych. It has helped me in so many ways within my practice and now going to get MA in counseling which will help me have a body/mind practice.
My favourite tip was when studying psychology, apply to self before applying to others
I graduated as a Psych major this past spring... I wish I could of find your channel when I decided to major in this field. With the pandemic, finding a job has been really hard.
hello, this video is very timely to me! i’m thinking of majoring in psychology for college (i’m in 12th grade) however there’s a stigma about taking a psychology course, from where i live, some people say that it is a “useless” course or an “easy” course, wherein one who majored in psychology will most likely not get a job with their degree, or if they do, it will not make much income. just wanted to share this because it’s extremely discouraging, but thank you for your video!
Shalom Cruz that stigma exists because many people believe you can stop after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology like you could with most majors. This is not the case, as this drastically limits you to low income jobs like social work only. Think of the field of psychology like the field of medicine. You wouldn’t stop at a bachelor’s degree after your pre-med. What kind of a job would you be qualified for? A medical assistant at best. Medicine is meant to be carried out to the MD level. Psychology is also meant to be carried out to the PhD level. When it is carried out to the PhD level, your income earnings can be very high depending on what you do!! I’m planning on becoming a research psychologist with average salary being $95k a year according to the APA.
@@alexadavis816 You are so right at this! People who thought there's no job after psychology lol ok i admit it there's not a good job after Bachelors because Psychology is not a major that you just done bachelors and think it's ok (like Engineering) you should do masters and PhD/PsyD... just like medicine. Just MBBS (Bachelors) is not enough 4 years specialization + 1 year practice is required to be specialist/surgeon. And also business management, doing BBA is not enough, people do MBA after this because of specialization, even go with Mphil..
The same is happening with meee
@@alexadavis816 not true you can get plenty of jobs with a decent income with psychology, and social work is a career that may start out as low income but the salary can increase
Love this video! thanks for sharing all the tips, i love the one at the end with life itself.
Thanks for watching!
I just started my Psychology degree so this is very well timed!
Haffina good luck 💙
I'm going for my bachelor for psychology & science. Its called social science also. I really like it so far!! 3 more years to go!
I wasn't a psych major, but I took a lot of classes. I've applied a lot of the things I've learned to my fiction writing. Psychology is really great for understanding that people/characters are aware of themselves, their needs, and their goals on multiple levels of consciousness. Also, I ran into the same situation for my Tech/Creative writing English BA. Nobody gave instruction on how to write query letters, so I've been having to teach myself, and the emphasis was on analyzing academic texts.
Thank you for this Doc! And for the other video about taking Psychology.
I just enrolled and took BS psychology as a degree and the class will start in about 2 weeks, I love psychology and I've been fascinated in it since high school, but in this unprecedented time we are in, it got me thinking about things like "why am I so interested in it?", "what's pushing me to pursue it?", and "is it really worth it?". And now I'm here watching your videos, the other video as well as this, gave answers to my questions, thank you! 💖
I am so happy I found your channel. Undergrad PSYC student here and I have been feeling so lost recently but your channel is giving me new hope. Thank you so much.
I’m a respiratory therapist and currently getting my bachelors in psychology because I find it interesting.
I really want to eventually get my Phd in psych , this is so important to me
Loved this advice ! any tips for someone who’s unsure which field of psych to go for bachelors level education and possibly job prospects after graduating ?
So…. I came to this video randomly to know more about this major and I’m surprised in a good way and inspired .
Just switched and my reason is to help teens or adults who have been adopted. If the foundation of connection, love, and support is not strong, the adoptee will suffer mentally later on in life. Speaking from experience, I can’t find help related to my issue
My university, which is focused only in psychology (Carlos Albizu University) has an Interdisciplinary Bachelors in Psychology, which is what I’m currently studying. I love it because it combines a lot of different sciences with psychology and has pre-med classes. It gives you a lot of opportunities to study many graduate programs
Great video! I'd love to hear more about what you learned from observing researchers and being a part of those programs you mentioned - most valuable lessons and unexpected things that changed your outlook.
man i love your tips. they aren't stale yet :)
Psych major rocks! 💕
Agreed!
C. Huseyin If you don’t want a future lol
Edward Garcia how come?
@@edwardgarcia487 someones bitter LOL
100% needed these tips! Thanks for taking the time to make these very informative and useful videos! You are doing great.
I have done years and years worth of research before I finally settled on psych as my major as well as Criminal Justice because I am the one that’s more in line with the psych and law intersect. I even have everything mapped out. Or at least thought I did until watching this video where you told your student you wouldn’t recommend a doctorate. Where as online will tell you that your psych degree will mean nothing without one. Less schooling for me and more time to really hone those skills and theories. I have borderline personality disorder. I was told, after what felt like thousands of med combos, that I was basically a lost cause. Yet my intro to psych professor, who I visited his office regularly, really told me that I can let it control me or take my control back. I have been med free for 4 years now, no relapse, and my mental health has never been better. Even on my “bad” days, I’m still great. Because communication is so important. Especially with ourselves. I found my solution without a doctors help but from my community college professors advice. I apply it daily. Now I want to delve into the criminal mind. So thank you greatly for that advice. I will definitely apply it when I start my undergrad and grad. I’ve known this is where I belong. Not because of the glitz and glamor Hollywood has made it out to be. But because of the real life accounts and the victims that were left behind. Thanks again!!!
Thanks for your time. Nice explanation
Valuable information for those considering or starting out, thank you!
this was super helpful and inspiring!!
Thanks! I just came out with a follow up. Maybe it'll be helpful? ua-cam.com/video/S2CdeuG1STE/v-deo.html
Finally found a good video.... Love the way you describe
It's easily accessible... Thanks a lot !!
Such a helpful video. Thank u so much!
so i'm still in high school but i can take classes at a community college (for free!). i knew my junior year i wanted to study psych, so i took gen psych. i had such an amazing professor because he admitted he was bad at school & so once he found psych he was good at school. he got his bachelors pretty young, then got lots of experience & even taught in a jail. later in life he got his dr & made to be an amazing prof. lots of stories to tell & was great at explaining those basic theories & how they apply to our daily life.
It’s been a ride all for my degree and seeing this tutorial makes me feel even more relieved because I’m now sure Stray Administration got me right🙂, I now have a good degree certificate and blissful job..
All I had to do was hit the UA-cam search icon and type in Stray Stray Administration, his channel popped right after…
A great channel I’m pleased I’ve stumbled upon. I’m a counsellor and have an Masters in Psych, so all very interesting stuff. You give some great advice too.
Tim Robinson do you love you’re job? I’m working on my BA in psychology. After I get my bachelors I want to get my masters in counselling!
@@Neesha242 Hi, it has its challenges as any job does but yea overall I really enjoy it. Goodluck with your studies.
Thinking of majoring in psychology, thank you so much for the video it really helped Dr Ali !!
This was very helpful, thank you
What are my options after a bachelor of arts in psychology?
this
@Pulling the Strings Yes. But aside from that... like career wise, what are my options
i have arts in psyc its a same nothing different
There are a few applications, but they might also require specific schooling. Maybe recreational therapy or a psychiatric technician
there is no difference both are same
Hi,
Good information. I wish I can turn back the time. I have always been interested in business and worked in Corp for many years. Now, at 43, I realized that I am very interested in majoring pyschology and start school. Friends and families has coming to me and ask for my advise of life, marriage and day to day. I have always been giving advises since I have been in my teen. I am nervous starting school again. What advise can you give me? Thank you!
Update?
Tbh go for it
You only live once
@@amill1387 Hello Kamilla, Sorry, I just saw your message. I have 4 more classes to go. I will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Thank you! that was helpful:)
This is Soo insightful! Thank You!
Doctor! Thank you for the topics and discussions you rise through the channel :) I am a biologist that loves the concept of psychology, and I always learn something new and interesting from your channel! Keep up the AMAZING work 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝
In regards to tip #4 - Many Industrial-Organizational Psychology (as well as other psych fields) faculty work as consultants for government, non-profits, corporations, or have their own consultant business.
basically in easy words Industrial organizational psychology is Business psychology..
Thank you so much, this really helps!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wow, this was chock full of advice! Thanks....passing on to someone!
I just like how Freud is revered and the butt of the psychology field. I've only taken Psych-101 but I definitely want to see more of the work his done and what other psychologists have said about it.
I’m going back to school to get my psychology degree; I’ve been a caregiver for adults with special needs for 10+ years. My goal is to work with trauma and abuse. My bf has a double major in psychology and sociology and works in the health department, it’s a major help.
Thank you for sharing your insight, particularly regarding academia vs the rest of the world.
Thank you for sharing. I found this video very helpful.
I've been getting interested in psychopharmacology and medicine so I'm watching videos like these to psych(sorry) myself up.
I finished an associates of arts because the state paid for it but as a 20 year old had no freaking clue what I wanted afterwards, I'm happy that my personal experience as a patient has sparked my interest.
Amazing video!!
I just graduated high school and entering college majoring in psych to become a mental health councillor. I wasn't gonna go to college just for the sake of going if I didn't have a goal in mind. I love helping people so much I've done it my whole life and now I want to take it further. I found my interest for psych when I was looking into requirements for my goal career and I took the intro class at my high school and fell in love with it. I'm scared going into this because I understand this is gonna be much more difficult than the HS class but I'm really hoping that my goal is gonna keep me focused and motivated. After I complete college obviously I'm gonna get into counselling but also really hope to do more to reach out to more people. My goal is to help the most people I possibly can. So I wanna do like speeches and talks and such at schools or with other organizations and things just to hopefully reach out and help more people than just those who can pay for the help they need.
How's things now?
Love this channel!
Hey doctor ali , so i want to major in psychology and become a clinical psychologist just like you and ive always been facinated with psychology + i really wanna be able to help people but my issue is that im super shy and always anxious around people and i feel like thats gonna cripple me in the future with clients and make me look unqualified for the field of psychology no matter how disciplined and determined i was to help them . Ps im really trying to get rid of my social anxiety but no matter how much i improve i still believe that its not enough especially that people expect those majoring in psychology to have it all together .
There are plenty of successful people out there who suffer from social anxiety and are shy. I don't think you should let that discourage you. Do what your love, that's all what matters. It can also be a asset because you can use that to help patients that suffer the same thing. We all have to start somewhere and with practice you will improve! you can do this! goodluck!!! Honestly it's people like you that this world needs. Go save and change people's lives, whether you feel underqualified or not
That's all what matters, :) so don't let anything stop you.
@@Hugo-uj1sv thank you , that's exactly what i needed
Great video, thank you so much!!!
I took a year off after my bachelors in psychology and I’m so happy I did. My advice is to do your research before committing to a graduate program. I highly recommend getting atleast a masters preferably something you can get licensure in. It’ll make you more money and give you so many more options.
Thanks for the video very helpful
Thank you soo much ❤️ , this video gave me soo much advice
Unfortunately I decided not to major in it
3 ppl in my current job who has a bachelor and masters can’t find jobs after they graduate. Plus 4 ppl at my college said the same thing😭
I don't know how it works in america but I live in the Netherlands. First I took a year of applied psychology. It's a 4 year college degree but if you finish the first year with all A's basically you can apply for the psychology program at a university. That's a three year course that heavily focusses on the science part. In your last year you have to write a thesis about a studie or other type of research you conducted or were a part of. The university course really prepares you for a masters and is really research based, while the 4 year college course prepares you for applying psychological theories in a plethora of different fields. There isn't a job title 'applied psychologist', it's really broad. So that basically solves the problem for people who wouldn't be interested in grad school but do want to study psychology, that's what the applied psychology course is for.
Great vid!! Thank u!! I am a massage therapist specializing in sports for 10 years... trust me I have had to be a psychologist during most my sessions!!... so Due to the pandemic I am thinking about going back to school for psychosis!! My cousin her Phd working with gifted kids!
Just got accepted into a bachelor's of psychology - I am excited beyond belief!
@dyver123
How's things till now?
Any advice for newbees?
@@farhanasanjida4438 it's great! I'm halfway through to being a psychologist, and just about everything is interesting.
With that said I do absolutely have some pieces of advice:
- Take your methodology classes very seriously. Psychology is still a new field of research, and we as psych students need to be able to differentiate between good and bad science, as there's plenty of both.
- Find a niche you're interested in. Psychology is a super broad field and you can work with just about anything. I'm personally very drawn towards biopsychology, and will be pursuing a specialization in neuropsychology while doing my master's.
- Learn to be okay with not knowing the answers to some (or even most) things. People are going to start asking you questions when they realize you study psychology, and you wont have the answers to - a lot - of those questions. This makes many psych students feel bad or stupid, and that's very understandable. However, the reason this happens is usually because the answers people want are simple, but the answers we can give usually aren't. The human psyche is incredibly complex, and if you find yourself answering complex questions with super reductive answers (Like "It's because of evolution" for instance), you're probably doing a disservice to yourself, the person you're talking to and the field. It's okay to say "I don't know", essentially.
- Lastly, make sure to devote time to things outside of your studies. We aren't machines and, as you'll learn over and over again, we NEED other things than sustenance and work in our lives. Don't let the fact that you find psychology interesting become an excuse for it to consume your entire being.
I hope some of this can be helpfull, and good luck! You've gotten into one of the most fascinating fields in the world! Congratz on that as well!
My favorite tip was the need to apply to yourself and using what you know to understand better what you may not yet know. :)
I am lucky because my professors were clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists and clinical psychologist practitioners (I did a clinical neuropsychology major) and my supervisor is a neurologist
Howdy! If anyone can answer my question or possibly discuss it I would greatly appreciate it! You guys seem like a bunch of smart cookies!
I’ve wanted to major in psychology since I was 12 and a few years ago my older sister took me to the Annual Anthropological convention. (I am now 20 finishing up my AA in psych this spring!) Anyways, I fell in LOVE with anthropology and would love to minor or possibly double major. I specifically love cultural anthropology but always dreamed of working with primates. I have a lot of different things I’d like to do and was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions or thoughts!!
This video was such a great resource btw!!! Lots of love from Colorado!
Jen Wriedt hello did you find a job with just a BA in psychology? Or did you have to do a master's or PhD ?
I feel so much better 😊. I'm an undergrad majoring in Psychology
should I major in psychology if...
There is nothing specific I want to do, I want to try several different things.
I want to try education, research, writing, marketing, human resources, counseling, or social work.
I am not sure if I want to go to grad school but there are several different things I want to try and I do not want to be limited to one field. I don't see myself staying in one career field for too long either.
I'm interested in psychology but I'm scared cause I am not good communicate with people and I'm a quite person who hard having friends ..so can I go to this course cause of my personality.?
well, i have the same situation but one of the amazing this in psychology is that you'll be able to understand yourself better and learn to communicate with people as well so if you like it i'm sure you can! :)
you can get into research instead of the clinical side of psych
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Ooh Thank you so much
I’m a psychology major finishing my undergrad. I am 34 years old and I have been in the financial/billing role for over 13 years. It’s very difficult for me to find a career path geared towards psychology without having my bachelor’s degree. What your advise be for someone who has a totally different background not geared towards psychology and only have an associates degree while working on undergrad?
I wish I would’ve found one of these videos when I started my psych degree
Same here.
Im about to be a senior next semester (2021-2022 year) and I am going to take AP Psychology and AP Statistics. I already have an interest in psychology and I haven’t even took a single class of it yet 😂😂
Watched your video for the first time and I completely loved it Dr. Mattu. Thank you so much, can you make a video on the scope of I/O psychology and what it really is :)
Hello!!! love the psych show. PLEASE PLEASE do a video about how to know which type of therapist you want to be? narrative or psychodynamic. Like how to know the type of therapist you want to be
This video is by far the most useful thing I watched on youtube thanks to Dr. Mattu, honestly, I got a little sad because I'm studying psychology in Iran and there is not much of fields you get into or internships and It's really hard making those opportunities for yourself, tho I have Great ideas about combining my major with my passion which is CS, I am kinda disappointed the way things are here. :(
Have you reached your goal?
Is there any advice u want to share
Really awesome video. I have a recommendation... Could you please give a quick summary at the end of a video? Just listing the points on-screen or running through them.
I ask because most points flow one after the other, so they seem similar and I don't remember individual points, but do remember the concepts presented :)
I’m currently in my second year of my undergrad and I am majoring in health psychology and Women,Gender and sexuality studies. I also have a minor in health. I am studying abroad next year to get a different view point and outlook in the psych world. This was an amazing video Thank You!
Hi, I was wondering since you left
this comment, where youre at now? did you continue further with degree? what kind of career were you able to use your degree towards? im in university now, just curious of future possibilities