Bachelors Degree In Pre Clinical Psychology

Can I pursue a degree in clinical psychology after doing a bachelor’s degree in zoology?

Yes you can pursue. Only requirement is having bechalor degree with minimum 50% from the reputed university.Master of Science in Clinical PsychologyMaster of Science in Clinical PsychologyVisit this website you will get the idea.All the best..

Can a person who has a degree of bachelor in arts in psychology become a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist in not, but can provide mental health therapy (though they can’t proscribe meds). In most U.S. states (maybe all by now) you need a doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D, Ed.D.) to be licensed as a psychologist. So, like the previous answer said, you could not be a psychiatrist or psychologist with only a BA (and even most mental health positions that don’t carry the title “psychologist” will require a masters degree).Now, if you already knew that, and wanted to know if you could apply to med school in order to become a psychiatrist with a BA in psychology, yes, but it is a qualified yes. Unlike some graduate programs (like most doctorate programs in psychology) where they strongly prefer or even require a major in the field, medical school (like law school) does not require a particular major. You can major in psychology, philosophy, history, music, etc. as well as the more typical chemistry, biology, or physics and then apply to medical school. However, they do require that you have take specific pre-medical science coursework. At minimum, they will want to see a year of biology, a year of chemistry, a year of organic chemistry, a year of physics, and a semester of calculus. You will need to take the version of those courses that are for science majors, and you will need stellar grades in the pre-med coursework. Also, they generally want to see more than the minimum. With those minimum classes, most applicants for med school will have a science major, but with a non-science major you may stand out more and catch the admissions committee’s eye so definitely consider applying. If you don’t have all the prerequisites, you can go take classes as a non-degree student, and some colleges and universities have post-BA pre-med certificate programs designed to get you the classes, and letters of recommendation, that you’ll need to apply to med school.

Why can't someone with a Bachelor's degree in psychology work as a clinical psychologist without a Phd?

Finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology gave me an overview and introduction to the subject. For example, I had one class on the anatomy of the brain, one on mental illnesses, and so on. Obtaining a college degree included many courses in general education to make sure there was a standard level of knowledge in English, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, etc, so that when I graduated with my undergraduate degree I had good general education with an overview of my major.It wasn't until I finished my doctorate that I had a speciality in psychology. Graduate school solely focused on providing training in theories of personality, identifying and treating mental illness, conducting effective counseling practices, interviewing techniques, dealing with difficult clients, as well as learning how to research. The entire program focused on the field of psychology and required 120 hours of learning.My graduate education also required two years of clinical experience with weeky supervision so that I not only had a solid education in psychology but also obtained field training.Looking back I know I was not prepared to deal with clients until I had earned my advanced degrees.I don't know if I am adequately conveying how the two levels of education differ, but based on my knowledge at a Bachelor’s level versus at a PhD level, I would never seek counseling from a person who only has a BA in psychology. They may know a bit about the topic but they have not formally trained in the art of counseling.

What are the prerequisites to do master’s in clinical psychology? Is having a bachelor's in psychology mandatory as I am basically from an engineering background?

Psychology is an area which is booming today and has a great scope for one's growth and a very sought after option to be a part of.Coming to your question, Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology is a 2 years’ graduate degree program, the minimum eligibility to which is bachelor degree in relevant subject from a recognized college or institute.MA Clinical Psychology course students are prepared to assess peoples who have personal problems and behavioural disorders, or who have endured emotional traumas. They figure out how to evaluate customers and create treatment plans for individuals and groups.Admission in M.A. Clinical Psychology in most colleges depend upon the premise of the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam followed by round of counselling.Considering the requirements of the Master's, it is important that the student have a BA with psychology as one of the subjects in their degree, but that is not the only way.If you are done with your Engineering and you wish to make your career in Clinical Psychology then you can join M.A/ M.Sc in Clinical Psychology. Post that you can also pursue MPhill or later Ph.D in the same.If you are looking for options of studying abroad, then you are eligible for graduate studies in the US as you have completed a 4-year course after high school. You need to write GRE and TOEFL exam. Once you clear the minimum requirement in these, you can enroll in for a psychology major in the US.Hope this was helpful.

If I wish to pursue a career as clinical psychologist, should I take Bachelor Degree of Arts (psychology) or Bachelor Degree of Science(psychology)?

Choose the BSc Psychology Program.Both the BA Psychology and the BSc Psychology can qualify you for a career in Clinical Psychology but many BSc Psychology programs offer better preparation for advanced graduate study in the field of Clinical Psychology. It is also beneficial for you to decide whether you will pursue a career as a Clinical Psychology Practitioner or a Clinical Psychology Researcher.Carefully read the course outlines of both the BA and BSc programs before you enrol. In most universities, the BSc Psychology programs offer more concentration on psychology and there're more courses on topics such as behavioural health, cognitive neuroscience, mental and physical health, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology, just to name a few.Depending on the details of the program offered by the University you've chosen, I would recommend the BSc Psychology if you're pursuing a career as a clinician or a clinical psychologist in a hospital, private practice, a school or even medical school. Many B.A. Psychology programs are recommended for students who are planning to pursue other fields not closely related to psychology, such as law, business or management.In many universities, the BA Psychology programs have a mixture of different courses and less concentration on psychology compared to a BSc Psychology program. Although a BA Psychology can also prepare you for a career in clinical psychology, a BSc is more appropriate if you intend to earn a graduate degree in psychology; which is a prerequisite for becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Remember also that upon acquiring your baccalaureate, you need to earn a graduate degree. This next step depends on whether you seek a career as a practitioner or a researcher.  If you plan to become a researcher in clinical psychology pursue a Ph.D. If you plan to work directly with patients, enrol in either a master's degree program or a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (Doctor of Psychology). N.B.: In many universities, the minimum requirements to qualify for MA and MSc  programs can vary. Some requirements are first class only, first class or second class {upper only}, 3.5 GPA, etc.  Also, make sure it's accredited.