Is it possible to pursue a master's in psychology and pursue a career in it if you didn't study psychology in your undergrad?
In the UK to begin training as a Psychologist you need to gain graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) with the British Psychology Society (BPS). GBC can be gained either by completing an undergraduate degree in Psychology or, If you don't have a psychology degree but you do have a degree in a different subject, completion of a Post-graduate Conversion Course in Psychology. The latter will usually be a Msc and there are many offered through the UK. Check the BPS website for accredited conversion courses.Once you have this you can set out on your Psychology training just like any other graduate- a funded Clinical Psychology course or a further degree/independent study for the other specialisms.
Is it possible to have a successful career in psychology? If so, what jobs could one pursue to make this a reality?
There are many psychologists around the world, so it certainly seems that a successful career is possible. The only job “in psychology” I’m aware of is specifically being a psychologist, although I’m sure that a background in certain aspects of psychology would help in fields like marketing and education as well.
Is it possible to make a career in indian history or psychology after BTech in ECE? Actually I am interested in both.
Abhilash ,Yours may be the first kind or one of the few desires I have heard so far. It is not sure if this is restricted in any university. Recently in TN BE / B Tech students are allowed to do BEd.Therefore, keeping your views in tact I suggest you approach the respective university in your area for your request. In all probability the university may accept thisGood Luck and Cheers!
Is it possible to make a career in psychology being a class 12 science stream student in India?
I would encourage you get an undergrad and a graduate degree to make a career in psychology. Making a career is advancing in a particular field for a long time. For that to happen, its best that you come well equipped.It is not impossible to directly jump into psychology based work. You’ll need to familiarize yourself first. Best option is through an under grad degree and an internship/job/volunteer work. There may be a rare situation where you land an internship in something like suicide prevention and then advance from that internship to become a professional. But the odds are against you to make that jump.Lucky for you, there are portals like coursera, udemy, futurelearn, etc. to let you taste the subject. I suggest you do that and see for yourself how motivated you are to commit to a degree in a completely new field.As for you having completed 12th science, its better. I did my 12th in science and then shifted to arts. Its only during my masters I learn’t how fortunate I was to have that science background.12th science benefits:Grasping statistics for research and the research methodology was very easy. Psychology is offered as an arts degree in most places in India but it is a science. It uses the scientific method and you have to systematically manipulate theoretical models for practical application. 12th science primes you well for that. You also get a competitive edge. Most people will be doing experiments for the first time in their undergrad psychology, third year. You will have the advantage of doing quantitative analysis and experimentation experience. It’ll also help and generate a newer interest in more specific fields like neurobiology, neuroscience, cognitive science, cognitive psychology, etc.There are other aspects of psychology which are not so quantitative or science dependent. But that’s again a refined choice you will come forth when you are familiar with the subject.Conclusion: With your 12th science degree AND a bachelors and masters degree in psychology, you can build a good career in psychology in India.Thanks for the A2A:)
Can I make a career in psychology after B.Com?
HiYes, if you have made your mind to change your stream from commerce to psychology you can go for that.After your graduation in commerce you can go for M.A. (Psychology) after your B.Com. Eligibility for enrolling in M.A. (Psychology) in most of the top universities is pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree. (It may vary with the University you choose)The main aim of M.A. (Psychology) is to provide understanding and the answers to the complexity of human behavior with broad focus on psychological testing, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology and Organizational Behavior etc.You must make sure that you are enrolling yourself in a premium university that provides you access to ample growth opportunities. Some of the top universities for M.A (Psychology) are:· Jesus and Mary College, Delhi.· Lovely Professional University, Punjab· St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.· Presidency College, Chennai.· Christ University, Bangalore.I hope it helps.
Is it possible for a psychologist to be focused in another area than clinical and counseling psychology?
Yes, though they don't treat clients in the same way that clinical psychologists do. Actually, many may not have any clients at all, since other fields are largely research-based. There are several different areas within psychology, thus there are many different types of psychologists. You could be a cognitive psychologist, a biopsychologist, developmental psychologist, social psychologist, etc. NOTE: There are state regulations about who can call themselves "psychologist" in clinical and counselling settings, so that can make this a bit more complicated, but most of the other kinds of psychologists have little or nothing to do with clinical settings.
What are the possible careers in psychology for foreigners in the USA?
Without providing whether you have undergraduate, masters or doctoral degree, and whether you had any experience in your country, it is difficult to answer your question.However, If you can obtain your psychology degree accredited, then there should be a possibility to work in psychiatry, mental health, counseling etc. This assumes that you had appropriate additional training in your country to undertake these roles.There is also a chance of working as a psychology teacher in high-school.
What are the possible career options involving psychology and computer science? Also, what is the skill set required?
User Experience Design for software would be a good choice. It is a multi disciplinary field, but I would say computers and psychology are really essential for this. To explain it shortly, you have to understand the users (Psychology) and design softwares (Computer Science) that provides a really good experience to them.You can always read more about it on the Internet
Possible career options?
Okay first of all, don't choose a career just based on how well something pays. Chances are you'll have to work your way up to getting that brilliantly paid job anyway. What sort of things do you enjoy? Do you like acting? Singing? Dancing? Drawing? etc. What are you good at and what are you not so good at? Have a look at websites like this: http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/ The 'job families' section is particularly good. You can pick an area you're interested in, for example 'Design, Arts and Crafts' and it gives you a list of possible careers in that family, such as Cartoonist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Toymaker. Then click on the career you're interested in and it gives you lots of information about it like what they do, how much they earn etc. Good luck!
Can a biology student have a career in psychology? How? Or are both possible?
It happens. The famous child psychologist, Jean Piaget, published numerous papers on mollusks and received his PhD in zoology before turning his focus to developmental psychology. Alfred Kinsey was an entomologist before taking up his seminal studies of human sexual behavior. Going in the other direction, A. Myra Keen, professor of geology and paleontology at Stanford University, and curator of the university's Museum of Paleontology, got her PhD in Psychology. Such professional transitions may not be as easy now as then, but I found my prior training and experience in systematic biology and evolutionary theory most helpful in critically evaluating sociological and psychological theory as a grad student, though faculty tended to dismiss my critiques as "reductionist" until sociobiology later gained traction. A sound background in biology and empirical methods should provide a good foundation for studying psychology provided you don't mind questioning prevailing wisdom.