What NO ONE tells you about majoring in PSYCHOLOGY

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[AllysonRose]

i was so intrigued by this title! i always wanted to do psych and then switched out as a freshman cause i didn't want to go to grad school and now here i am with my master's in psych lmaooo loved this girl!

[JohnsonT]

Hey everyone! Psychologist here. This video showed up on my feed. I'd say it like this: You can really harm someone if you're not properly trained. I have a doctorate and there are some things I choose not to treat because I'm not competent in that area. You learn so much with a PhD or PsyD, but even with those degrees, you've only scratched the surface of mental health. Undergrad professors and career counselors need to be more transparent with students. Lastly, being a psychologist is absolutely amazing. It's a long road to become a psychologist, but totally worth it!

[niveapeterson]

To become a psychologist you’ll need an undergraduate degree and a doctorate. Which means you’ll have to go to graduate school to get your PhD or your psyD. Both PhD and psyD is well respected. PhD focus more on research so if you want to be a professor and teach others on a specific field in psychology or you like researching and want to do more on a certain area etc… then a PhD is right for you. If you want to do more clinical work like being a therapist, school counselor or clinical psychologist etc… you should just get your psyD plus your psyD takes less time than your PhD but it really depends on what you want to do. Both are great and will be difficult to get.

[kcottone]

Unless you're getting an undergrad degree in engineering or a STEM field, your criticism applies to every major not just psychology. Liberal arts degrees aren't trade school or job training. A degree in liberal arts proves you can learn new ideas, write about them intelligently, and research problems independently and communicate your results. Those skills apply to nearly every professional job. My undergrad degree was in psychology and philosophy and I was able to get a job in software implementation without any additional school. Most of my colleagues were in the same boat. If you enjoy psychology, I highly encourage you to stick with it knowing that it prepares you for nearly any career out there.

[charlenejo]

My sister double majored in psych and general medicine. She went to medical school and worked as a doctor for a while but her main thing is psychiatry. She has her own private practice.

[blueduck]

Youre not stupid for being unaware of every career path in your field going forward when you started out.. It sounds like you were just caught up in your passion and excited about learning something you enjoy. Many of us don't nail down our plan right away because we're still exploring and thats ok.

[alyisconfused]

i’m in highschool and it’s my dream to be a psychologist, i knew before i even considered it that i needed a PHD to do anything and i’m willing to work for it i’m just so nervous because you’re right, it is sooo competitive and that scares me a little because this is such a huge dream of mine that i’ve been working for and it’s hard to get a PHD from everything i’ve read :/ !

[EpicAngelx]

This is a great video for people considering psychology! It’s always a good idea to have a plan B as well. I am currently doing my MA in psychology. I want to apply to PhD programs in clinical psychology but I already know I most likely won’t get in. So my backup is to be a faculty member at community college and/or an RA after my MA🙂 I am going to be a graduate instructor in the Fall for an undergrad psychology class and will be doing a research internship to help build my CV for a PhD or future job.
If you really want to do psychology as a major you should go for it, just know to set realistic expectations, have backup plans, and gain relevant experience! I wish the best for everyone on their journey!

[hannahn]

This video is misleading.This girl failed to mentioned some crucial details here. Yes, BA in psychology gives you limited jobs opportunities/or jobs you’re not interested in. However, master in counseling is 2 years program and it makes a big difference. You can choose so many different paths/ different jobs. PhD is necessary only if you’re into research or your goal is to be a professor.

[Robocommand]

You can now counsel with a masters. Insurance companies let you bill them now as a master degree holder. I have been told this by more than one Psychologist. They also said a phd doesn’t matter unless you are going into a research area in psychology. It doesn’t make you a better psychologist by having a PhD. Psychologist told me this. Also you can get a bachelors in anything and get a masters in psychology and you are in.

[gabruelalvacodo]

You can always get your masters in psychology. One of my friend's mom has her master's ( 2 years in college) and she is a LCSW( Licensed Clinical Social Worker) as well as a therapist. But not wanting a Doctorate, this is a good alternative for such.

[ayomidetikare]

Thanks for your video, Julia — it’s really insightful! To the psychology majors and high school students interested in being a therapist or counselor — you can do so with a Master’s Degree in most states. Please look into this and don’t be discouraged! You don’t necessarily have to get a PhD to practice as a mental health therapist/ counselor.

[adia]

I think psychology can be a interesting subject to pursue but I don't have the desire to get a masters or PhD and it's very competitive to get a job with just an undergrad which does suck because BA degrees aren't a cheap investment but thanks for the tips.

[themulchmuncher]

I really appreciate the video! I'm a teen in my Senior year and I've been seriously considering going into the Psychology field. This video helped me out a lot! I'm grateful that you broke down the pros and the cons for me, and especially highlighted the struggle of getting a PhD or psyD. It's rough, but I'll need that cold hard truth in the future. Thank you for taking your time to post this, it has really helped me!

[moshroomba]

I'm 13 and ever since I was 10/11 I've been hugely into true crime and how the brain works. I've been thinking of what I want to do with my life so I can pick a high-school that is right for me. I have a gifted iep so I know academically I'm pretty well off. I never knew what I wanted to do with my life and recently I've been thinking psychology is for me. I've always been really good at trying to understand minds of people and everything. I genuinely think psychology is something I wanna do, and I've always known that I wanted to go to college and get some kind of degree bc I'm a very education and career oriented person. This is very helpful and I thank you for making this video 💕

[sofiyatuss]

I’m 13 and for the past 9 months, my mental health was doing very badly. By that I mean like extremely bad. Because of that I got into being interested in psychology. Finding neuropsychology was probably one of my biggest motivation boosts because I realised that that’s exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I knew that you had to get your PhD or PsyD to work in that field but what I failed to consider how competitive it actually was to get into there programs. I was aware that a neuropsychology MA and PhD were hard but I kind of thought that it’s something that everyone does. I was more focused on my postdoc path. Thank you for making this video, it helps me research and be prepared for my future.

[EROStars]

I’ve been through a lot. I helped lots of friends with dealing with their mental state (depression, abusive fathers, etc) and I always enjoyed helping others. Many people I’ve became friends with, told me that only after one day of talking to eachother, they felt that I was giving good vibes.I was always told that I give a “safe to talk to” feeling and it almost feels like having some sort of aura of “safe and trust”. I loved Psychology in highschool and I just feel like it’s the right thing to do for me because not only I’ve helped many friends and people going through suicidial thoughts and crises but I also feel so good after I know that I made a big change in a person’s life. I feel like psychology goes hand in hand with my desires. Like it’s not just a subject I fell in love with in highschool, it’s not the salary. I feel like it’s part of me, of who I am and what I truly enjoy to do. I walk in crutches because I have leg problem, it’s a long story. But to sum it up, I might be using those for all my life. I always was told by my parents or other strangers to get a degree in IT just because I walk in crutches and I need to sit most of the time. That and the fact that Im able to fix basic stuff on pc (stuff that can be fixed by anyone with a search on google in the most “severe” cases) and installing windows which nowadays is as easy as powering up your pc. They always tried to scare me off with “Psychology is hard, you have to read lots of books, you may become crazy and really stressed out with your cases” but I always told them that if u truly are passionate about a career, it’s not hard. Recently I’ve felt lost and confused, I checked an IT career path (Software Testing) and saw lots of videos about it, participing in a webinar about what’s like to become a software tester. My heart it’s still at psychology and I simply cannot ditch it and switch to an IT career. Im not scared of competition, I just feel deep inside that this is what I need to do . Nothing is impossible in this world anyways. So people, do not be discouraged. If you are passionate about it like I am, just go for it without looking back and that applies to all majors, not only Psychology.

[rebeccaturner]

What I planned on doing was getting my bachelors in psychology and then go get get my masters to become a mental health counselor. I know my school I want to transfer to has many master degree programs for psychology. I feel like the only way to get through a major in psychology is to move on up in it not just get your bachelors but get your masters or your PhD otherwise you won’t get the job you truly want with just a bachelors.

[Dancemom-hwjt]

My niece is a licensed therapist with a masters. She makes $300 an hour!

[natemotivation]

I just earned a BA in Psychology and a BS in Criminal Justice at the same time. I'm in a MS in Psychology program, and am taking the research route to a PhD in Psychology. I will become an adjunct professor at some community colleges once I earn my masters to get experience, then work towards tenure track positions at universities. Don't sleep on non-profit jobs, they are diamonds in the rough that people overlook. Tons of experience working in the Autism Spectrum and severe mental health field in group homes, etc. In the Psychology field you have to be creative, open-minded, and create your path individually. 😀