Forensic Science or Forensic Psychology?
Crime scene investigators are becoming more of a civilian job these days. In the past, you would have to be a police officer first, but now with so many colleges offering degrees in Forensic Science, most police agencies will do not require you to be a police officer. There are programs in Forensic Science that does not require a lot of Chemistry. I attended Mountain State University in WV and they have a Forensic degree with concentration in crime scene investigation, so they only require one chemistry course and one biology course. These sciences are not as important for a CSI as they would be for a criminalist who works primarily in a lab. CSI's work only in the crime scene so a lot of chemistry is not required for this work. If you can find a degree program with more emphases on the crime scene, instead of the crime lab, you should be okay It is very difficult to find a job in Forensic Psychology without a doctorate in psychology. A typical path towards this type of work would be to obtain a bachelor's degree in psychology, a masters degree in behavioral science, and then get your docroate in clinical psychology. A lot of people are confused about what forensic psychology really is. You should research into this sometime to be sure what you are getting into. Most peopel think a forensic psychologist develops criminal profiles all the time, but the truth is, criminal profiles are rarely developed or used in most cases. Most of the time a forensic psychologist will examine suspects to see if they are competent enough to enter a plea, or to stand trial. They may work in civil matters where emotional suffering is part of a claim. They might evaluate juvenile offenders accused of criminal acts. I think the CSI path is the better option. It would be easier to study long and hard and struggle through some chemistry courses then it would to struggle through a 100 page dissertation which might take you 5 years to complete in order to obtain your doctorate.
How could a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology Be used in the Military?
1. The Psychology major is treated like any other non-technical major. 2. There aren't too many officer AFSCs that can use a B.A. in Psychology, outside of Intelligence. 3. As you know...you can't even legally call yourself a Psychologist without a Ph.D./Psy.D./Ed.D. and a license. 4. If you are talking about completing a Doctoral degree in the military...it just ain't gonna happen. 5. Now, the best bet would be to get accepted into a Doctoral program and get selected for the Internship program or other assistance. 6. BTW, it is possible to attend ROTC while a graduate student, but that will NOT help you in becoming a military Psychologist. Psychologists are Direct Commissioned as Captains or Majors (Lt. or Lt. Cdr in the Navy.)
Navy with psychology degree?
hi, i am currently in college trying to get my BA in psychology and i am interested in joining the navy vs other services due to the amount of travel since i thought it would be a good way to see the world. but on the website i didn't find any officer positions that really seem to fit, i thought maybe intel but im terrible at math so if anyone can help out it would be much appreciated thanks.
What is the difference between the B.A. psychology & the B.S. psychology?
The B.A. in Psychology focuses more on the social aspects of the study of human behavior and psychological function, and the B.S. degree focuses mostly on the biological and biochemical basis of behavior and mental function. Although these focus areas overlap, the background and experiences necessary to pursue one focus area or the other are quite different. The B.S. degree has a heavy biological and physical sciences emphasis. So if your interests are in areas such as: Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, and Developmental Psychology, then you would benefit more from taking the B.A. in Psychology. If your interests are in areas such as: Biopsychology, Psychopharmacology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Neuropsychology, Sports Psychology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Genetic Counseling, Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine, then consider opting for the B.S. program.
Difference between BS and BA in Psychology?
A BS is a a Bachelor of Science and a BA is a Bachelor of Arts. Now I would imagine this doesn't actually answer your question so... A BS degree focuses more on science related classes. If you are looking into psychology this would probably expand more on medical issues and diagnosis. A BA degree focuses more on liberal arts. This will give you a very broad base of knowledge on a number of different subjects, but will generally have greater emphasis on sociology and human behavior. That being said, I am guessing you would want to go for the BS. However, you will need to check with the University that you choose to attend to see which path is right for you, and an advisor will be able to quide you in the right direction. The following link has more information.
What can one do with a bachelor's degree in psychology?
You canNOT work as a private practitioner, nor can you consult in courtrooms, for businesses, or as unsupervised therapists. You must have at least a master's for that privilege. However... you *can* do therapeutic work... under the supervision of fully qualified (master's and above) psychologists. There are many state-funded counseling centers that have B.A.-degreed individuals working, who are supervised by fully licensed psychologists. You can also work as a case manager for non-profit organizations that provide services for developmentally challenged individuals, or in social work, such as state-run department of family services. You can also become a teacher in some cases... but more and more states are requiring master's degrees for that as well. However, substitute teaching is very within your reach, as only an associate's is required to be able to do that. You can also work in management positions for many types of businesses, from fast food to sales; all businesses benefit from the knowledge you have in how people "work". Where I live they have a thing called Drug Court, and the case manager for the court only has to have a B.A. So look around, be creative, and don't be afraid to try a job you might actually be quite qualified for. You never know, you just might find the dream job you've always wanted. ;)
Is a b.s. degree in psychology worth anything??
I had a professor be very honest with me and told me that a B.S. degree in psychology is essentially a non-degree. This is because it is broad and is really not recognized by employers. Counselor? what is that? It is not a recognized occupation. Anyone degeed or not can be a "counselor" and earn the same pay. I know from experience. It depends on how you want to live and your personality. If you want to continue on in the field earn a Phd and specialize in something and perform countless research projects, publish article after article, and teach at a University, then by all means keep going. You can't stop at a B.S. If you want to actually make money, you may want to enter a field where a degree really matters (Medicine, Science, Technology and sometimes business). I say sometimes business is because I have a cousin whose starting pay was $40K (as a manager) soon after he earned a B.S. in business. I also know people who have not had an inlkling of college and started out making $40K as a manager. This just shows somethimes it is who you know and not what you know. Life is like this most times. This also shows that it depends on who will give you an opportunity. I digess. That B.S. in psychology is a waste of time if you are not going to eventually get a Phd and specialize in anything. Industrial/Occupational psychology (I/O) specialist make really good money charging up to or more than $100 per evaluation, test administration, and/or evaluation. Did anyone at your University explain all this stuff to you. Find someone honest or less political at your university to talk to about the pscychology field. If they start off saying "yes there are plenty of opportunities with B.S." Red freaking flag that they are answering in their own interest or the University's.