Comments on: What kind of job in psychology can you get with a bachelor of arts in psychology? http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/ Career and Job Advice Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:04:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Coach Ellen R http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-480 Coach Ellen R Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:48:36 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/#comment-480 If you're interested in working with children, you may also want to check out detention homes as well as placement homes for children removed because they were being abused or having troubles -- you can become certified as a Child Chare Worker in many of those places. It's a great idea to get some work experience before you get your Ph.D. as it will not only give you more insight into what branch of the field interests you, but also will look good when you apply for internships and post docs. Good luck. If you’re interested in working with children, you may also want to check out detention homes as well as placement homes for children removed because they were being abused or having troubles — you can become certified as a Child Chare Worker in many of those places.

It’s a great idea to get some work experience before you get your Ph.D. as it will not only give you more insight into what branch of the field interests you, but also will look good when you apply for internships and post docs.

Good luck.

]]> By: bluegoat114 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-479 bluegoat114 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:32:20 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/#comment-479 There is some discussion about jobs for a BA psych major in this article. More info at apa.org GOOD LUCK! (psych prof) There is some discussion about jobs for a BA psych major in this article. More info at apa.org GOOD LUCK! (psych prof)

]]> By: Bill http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Bill Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:03:08 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/#comment-478 Yes, check with your local government, like a probation department or child protective services. But with a BA they won't necessarily pay well. You may be wasting your time with this job experience idea. If I were in your situation, I would go for an advanced degree now, either Masters or PhD, and/or a clinical license. Those qualifications will bring much better job/career opportunities and pay. Yes, check with your local government, like a probation department or child protective services. But with a BA they won’t necessarily pay well.
You may be wasting your time with this job experience idea.
If I were in your situation, I would go for an advanced degree now, either Masters or PhD, and/or a clinical license. Those qualifications will bring much better job/career opportunities and pay.

]]> By: hpetry1973 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-477 hpetry1973 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:52:19 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-kind-of-job-in-psychology-can-you-get-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/#comment-477 You may be able to find a job as a case worker. However, most "psycholgy" jobs require an advanced degree. I am a psych major now as well. I'm taking a careers of psychology class at the moment and there are many opportunites out there for psych majors. Most are entry level and do not pay much. But it is a very broad field. With going into criminal justice, you may want to check with some local police stations. They may offer you an internship to gain some experience. If you do a search on "psychology careers" you will find all sorts of great information. Hope this helps! You may be able to find a job as a case worker. However, most “psycholgy” jobs require an advanced degree.

I am a psych major now as well. I’m taking a careers of psychology class at the moment and there are many opportunites out there for psych majors. Most are entry level and do not pay much. But it is a very broad field. With going into criminal justice, you may want to check with some local police stations. They may offer you an internship to gain some experience. If you do a search on “psychology careers” you will find all sorts of great information.

Hope this helps!

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