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Q: How long does a psychology degree take?
I want to do a PhD degree in psychology. How many years does ot take to complete the coarse?

A: It would probably be a total of about 8 years including undergrad.

Q: I am currently doing a degree in psychology and i am worried that i will fail?
I change my business course to a psychology degree as i can't cope with the business studies- especially acounting. Now i am in a new course and i am worried whether there is any math-related issue in this course. Plz help

A: I teach psychology courses, and I am going to be brutally honest with you here. One of the easiest degrees there is to obtain is a psychology degree. Really, I can think of few that are easier. One exception is a business degree, which is known in academia as being an absolute joke of a degree (as far as difficulty). The reasons for both are simple--if universities make getting a degree too difficult they will lose revenue. So they make sure people get degrees. However, someone who really APPLIES their business degree is going to do extremely well because the material is so pertinent. My point here is that it may be worth considering that if psychology and business are difficult majors for you, you will likely not find anything easier. Next, you need to consider what you are doing with your psychology degree--and this gets to the crux of your question. If you plan to work in the field of psychology with a bachelor's degree in psychology, it will not happen. You cannot have a psychology career with a degree in psychology; you can be a mental health technician but so can someone with a degree in basket weaving. If you want to have a career in psychology, and there are some amazing careers in psychology out there, you will HAVE to go to graduate school and likely obtain a doctorate degree. It sounds like you are in a statistics course at present. Statistics is, by far, the second most important course you will ever take as a psychology student if you plan to continue to graduate school (a course in research design is the most important). If you are having difficulties in undergraduate statistics then you will be in for a big shock later. You can do a lot of things with a degree in psychology, you just can't really do much IN psychology. So if you are just getting a degree for the sake of getting a degree then just find a tutor and get help in statistics. But if you want to pursue a career in psychology realize that this is as "introductory" as it gets and you won't run away from math.

Q: Can you go into criminal profiling career with a psychology with criminology degree?
or do you have to do a forensic psychology degree? Trying to keep as many options open for me, as i don't know what yet to do.

A: Psychology, criminology, sociology and a good science background will serve you well for a such a career.

Q: How would an HR professional see a masters of Psychology degree from the University of Phoenix?
I'm looking into the University of Phoenix for a masters of psychology degree and was wondering how HR professionals would see that degree when I would be applying for internships.

A: I do HR consulting. I'd see an MA in Psych from UoP as a sub-tier 4 credential. Some employers won't even consider it. Much depends on the particular job though. If it's something that doesn't really require the MA in Psych then it'd be a non-issue at worst and a plus at best. If the position requires the MA in Psych then that school would rank with the others in that class (Walden, Capella, Strayer, AIU, etc.) and wouldn't put you very high up the selection ladder if all things were equal and it came down to the degree itself. (all things are rarely equal) More important in that field though is professional/industry certification and licenses. In many cases, as long as you have the correct certs and licenses then you'll be considered equally qualified (all things being equal). In the academic arena, that school will not be received very well at all. If you're planning to teach at the college level it may actually be a hindrance. If the position simply requires the check-box "[]has an accredited master's degree" (federal government or public school teachers) then it will meet that need. Why not one from a better respected school such as UMass? http://www.umassonline.net/ You have many more options than the "as seen on TV colleges" In the present competitive economy, you want the best respected credentials you can get.

Q: Is there any way of obtaining a Psychology degree without needing a GCSE in Maths?
I have also considered Open University but this degree is a Bachelor of Science as opposed to a Bachelor of Arts. I would ideally like a BA in Psychology if possible. Thanks for any replies.

A: Psychology is regarded as a science, so a degree in psychology would be a B.Sc. ; GCSE Maths is essential in most or all cases because you need to learn to analyse the results of psychological experiments. I did an Access course to get the maths needed, then majored in Psychology,a mixed degree giving me a B.A. because my split subject was Sociology, considered an Arts subject, not a Science. Hope this helps. good luck.

Q: I want to pursue a psychology degree, how does this work?
I recently decided that I want to get a degree in psychology. I can get an associates, bachelors, and masters degree from an online university (the only way I will have time to get education) but I was just wondering what kind of jobs I can get with each degree, I know I need a PHD to become a clinical psychologist, that is what I would eventually like to accomplish. But I was just wondering if I stop at a bachelors, what kind of career could I have? Ideally I would like to help young women deal with abuse.

A: I am a graduate student in Clinical Psychology. There is really nothing that you can do with a bachelors degree in psychology that you couldn't do with a bachelors in any field. (For all intents it's not going to help you any) If you would like to help young women deal with abuse I would actually recommend getting a Masters Degree in Social Work. I think this would be the best way to get a job in the field you are looking at.

Q: Besides being a counselor, what other sort of jobs can you get with a psychology degree?
I am thinking about changing my major to Psychology, but I'm not really interested in being a counselor to other people. The field is fascinating to me, and I wonder what other opportunities I might have, if I were to get a degree in it?

A: In most states, you need at least a Masters degree to work as a psychologist. In my opinion, Psychology is a great major for someone who wants to continue on to medical school or to graduate work in the field, but a Bachelor's alone in Psychology is less useful as far as finding a specialized job. I was in your situation at one point, and I strongly suggest trying to explore what you want to do as a career before picking a major. Perhaps pick a minor in something more specialized to accompany your Psychology major, and maybe that would be helpful if you're looking to get a job. Maybe in Business or Economics if you're interested in that? Or Education?

Q: What jobs does a bachelors degree in psychology qualify you for?
I recently graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology. I am in graduate school and looking for a new job to work part-time because I am a full-time student. I am currently working in a kindergarten class with kids with special needs and I am hating it! What jobs does a bachelors degree in psychology qualify me for?

A: perhaps Human resources or sales in the business world ?

Q: What jobs can I get in the north of Canada with a cognitive psychology degree?
I want to work in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, or the northern part of a province (excluding Quebec and the maritimes). I have a masters degree in cognitive psychology. I have already looked at the job opportunities on the territories government websites and monster.ca Thanks!

A: Hmm, I actually was in a Ph.D program for cognitive psychology for 2 years, and recently left because my only realistic job option was 'university professor'. That said, I do think that someone with a master's would probably be able to get a job doing data analysis/ statistical work. Some opportunities I've seen included data analysis in education for the state gov't., and doing research with the psychology dept. of a university. I mean, really, it is a job as an advanced research assistant, but I think it would be fine work if that is what you liked. I have heard of people with master's degrees getting jobs like this, and the opportunities seem to be well paid, especially if they are in the industrial sector. Do you have a strong background in research/ data analysis? If so, I would say, give this a look. I'm sorry I can't give any advice specific to Canada. Of course, you could always consider getting a Ph.D and going into academia.

Q: Just how useful is a psychology degree?
I'm planning on completing a psychology PhD from the University of Vienna. Psychology is extremely popular and often belittled as a degree. I wanted to find out (prefereably from someone with credentials in the area) just how useful a psych degree was. Would it be hard to find employment? I know that the last question is extremely dependant on context, but I don't a want a degree that's not respected and seen as just something people do when they're not sure what they want, since I am truly passionate about psychology.

A: If you truly have a passion for psychology, then go for it. Worry about where you will go with it after you get your degree. It will all work out in the end and you will hopefully be happy and satisfied in a career that involves the use of what you learned. Psychology is not belittled as much as other degrees out there. You might have encountered some of that derision from morons, but that is what they are and you ignore them and move on. I am a mathematician myself. And I know I have had to deal with people thinking math is too "hard" and what use is math anyway if they are not going to have a job that uses it. To me, it is all about learning and expanding oneself to be a better and more knowledgable person in the world. I find psychology absolutely fascinating. Now, I have known psychologists that I believe are absolutely bogus but that only pertains to individuals, not to the whole field of pscyhology and what it has done to help us understand the human mind. Okay. This was a little long-winded. It all boils down to - you have a passion for it. You don't need anyone else's reason for what you want to do in life. Even more so, don't ever bow down to stupid peer pressure. Follow your heart and mind. Go for your Ph.D. That is an accomplishment to be proud of. Can most other people say they even have a Ph.D.?

Q: Hi everybody, Can I know which university is good to get psychology degree thru distant education?
I have taken a certificate course in Personality development now i want to get a Degree or Masters in psychology so which branch and which university (Distant) is good for me

A: If you want a good Psych degree make sure it has APA accreditation. It is the gold seal of quality. There aren't many online schools that offer that but if you find one, grab it.