liddybuck01 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Shot in the dark, but does anyone on here work in the psychology field? I'm currently going to school for a "human services" degree, and I think I know what I want to do as a career, but I'm not sure how to get there. Just looking for some advice from people who have been through the process already. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm not a psychologist but I got a BA in psychology and entered a Masters program. Do you want to do therapy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm not, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night..... In all seriousness, I am a photographer for Playboy magazine. Any interested ladies, please PM me a couple sample shots. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) I'm not a psychologist but I got a BA in psychology and entered a Masters program. Do you want to do therapy? I'm not sure. I feel like I want to either do something like be a sex therapist or councel lgbt kids, or something related to either of those. I just don't know how to get into either. What steps should I take? Edited February 20, 2014 by liddybuck01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Work on getting a BA and then a Masters or Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. That will get you where you can do the therapy of your choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I was hoping I would be able to do something just with the degree I'm getting, which is just an associates in human services. Will that at least get my foot in the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Me, I psychoanalyze myself every night talking to myself pacing about the house... :hail: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a psychologist but I got a BA in psychology and entered a Masters program. Do you want to do therapy? I'm not sure. I feel like I want to either do something like be a sex therapist or councel lgbt kids, or something related to either of those. I just don't know how to get into either. What steps should I take? You may want to check out a women's studies program, if your school offers one. That may help you be a counselor for lgbt or women's crisis centers. Being a counselor requires studies in psychology and social work, if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You'll need to get a license and you'll need a Masters for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night..... In all seriousness, I am a photographer for Playboy magazine. Any interested ladies, please PM me a couple sample shots. PM sent. Oh wait! You said ladies! LIX - Please disregard the pic in your inbox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You'll need to get a license and you'll need a Masters for that. Yes. If you want to pursue it you need to go for a masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Me, I psychoanalyze myself every night talking to myself pacing about the house... :hail: Talking to yourself isn't so bad. Just don't lose the argument. That's bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Me, I psychoanalyze myself every night talking to myself pacing about the house... :hail: Talking to yourself isn't so bad. Just don't lose the argument. That's bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I was hoping I would be able to do something just with the degree I'm getting, which is just an associates in human services. Will that at least get my foot in the door?With an AA you'll be in line for work as an assistant to a certified case manager. That's a good way to find out if you really want to pursue the filed before investing a lot of time and money into a bachelors and masters degree. To do the kind of counseling work you describe, you'll need a masters, most likely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I was hoping I would be able to do something just with the degree I'm getting, which is just an associates in human services. Will that at least get my foot in the door?With an AA you'll be in line for work as an assistant to a certified case manager. That's a good way to find out if you really want to pursue the filed before investing a lot of time and money into a bachelors and masters degree. To do the kind of counseling work you describe, you'll need a masters, most likely. Thank you. That's very helpful. I'm just so lost on what degree does what and all of this college stuff. I'm too busy to even find out! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now