Majoring In Psychology: 5 tips every psychology major needs to know

Majoring in psychology? Here are 5 tips every psych major needs to know.
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Topics discussed:
* Psychology undergraduate degree
* Studying psychology in college
* Studying psychology in uni
* Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (BA/BS)
* Psychology as a hub science
* Interdisciplinary science
* Applying for jobs in psychology
* Jobs for psychology majors
Learn more:
* Twitter advice on majoring in psychology: alimattu/status/1...
* Demystifying your psychology major: www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn...
* APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major: www.apa.org/ed/precollege/abo...
* Georgetown Center on education and the Workforce: College majors, unemployment, and earnings: cew.georgetown.edu/cew-report...
* Transitioning From College to the Great Beyond with a Psychology Degree: www.psichi.org/page/171EyeFal...
* Preparing for Your Career With a Psychology Degree: www.psichi.org/page/162EyeWin...
* Psychology is a Hub Science: www.psychologicalscience.org/...
* Graduate Study in Psychology 2016: Admissions, Applications, and Acceptances: www.apa.org/education/grad/su...
* Should I get a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology? • Should I get a Ph.D. o...
* Top 10 myths about psychologists: • Top 10 myths about psy...
* Graduate programs in psychology: gradstudy.apa.org/landing
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[@drali]

What advice would you give someone who is majoring in psychology?

[@drbisht892]

I m a heomopathy dr n nw I want to do msc psychology is it a right decision

[@goromaster10]

@@drbisht892 homeopathy is a scam and you should get a real job, not scam people

[@nishthajain14]

@@goromaster10 that's not even true! What the hell?

[@goromaster10]

@@nishthajain14 yes homeopathy is a scam, try to study firsr before speaking up.

[@valdusoswald7130]

Homeopathy is a scam lol it's a PLACEBO "treatment".

[@TheBeautyfairy97]

This made me feel better after everyone is telling me it’s useless

[@jadesherry5481]

Any degree is useless if you don't know how to use it and apply it to your future career. As long as you have a plan and stay dedicated, it'll be worth it :)

[@1980stephany]

Its useless if you dont pursue for higher education like masters or phd

[@LateshaRenee]

How can psychologist be useless when like 98 percent of the people in the world need mental help?

[@TheNegotiator66]

@@LateshaRenee only the toxic people would say that

[@Brightwater355]

Tim Duncan majored in psychology in college. Period.

[@katdodd5801]

Favorite study tip: go further than necessary on terms/theories in your courses. Research them, watch videos about them, buy books (and read them) that expound on the theory/terms....

[@feliciaaa7466]

Can i know why? Like does this help with choosing your career or? 😅

[@nathanielmathews2617]

@@feliciaaa7466 So you can get a better understanding in the future. Not to mention you will do far better in homework and tests along with having a better understanding for future classes. College isn't all about passing.

[@jeanp.5929]

You can do those things but you have to be mindful of number of courses your taking. If your taking 5 courses per semester, you probably won't have that extra time and energy to venture out from what the course has laid out for you.

[@MrJimFox79]

#1 tip- don't major in psych if you don't plan on going to grad school...

[@kaylatruong771]

Which degree do you recommend going into grad school?

[@kumquatninja]

Kayla T clin psych

[@kevinsingh1023]

This is good to know! I didn’t realize this until I started doing my research and people constantly said you need to go to grad school if you want to succeed in the field of psychology and find jobs. I’m not sure if I want to go to grad school but I love psychology so I might have to 😩

[@Brand0n122]

Currently getting my bachelor's in psych and working with a research team to get into D.Psy or PhD in a few years, if it adds any credibility to my comment. Our program's teachers are putting a lot of efforts into helping the students understand which way they can go after majoring in psych if they can't, then, get into a Doc program or simply don't want to. There's honestly more than people think at first. A lot of other Doc & Masters programs would rather take Psych students in than their own students (at least here) because our course offers a more "completed" and rigorous program. Basically : Get a major in psych even if you don't plan on going to grad school, as long as you stay in a similar domain, such as Orientation, Education, Speech therapy and more.

[@kumquatninja]

Kevin Singh if you want to be a psych not just a counsellor then grad school is 99% required

[@sashaharryman7221]

I graduated with my bs in psych and started in a residential treatment facility. I got my ms in psychology with an emphasis on forensic psychology. Now I am going for Ms in mental health counseling. Never wanted to go into couseling until I started working with individuals who have schizophrenia.

[@sireddazodelossantos7388]

This path of yours is actually what i wanted eversince...i have a degree in education im now 42 yrs old and i wanna venture into forensic psychology.

[@christina-xz2tj]

Do reccomend going into forensic psychology

[@abscintheye8316]

@@christina-xz2tj are you into forensic psych?

[@christina-xz2tj]

@@abscintheye8316 I don't really know.I find it interesting, I also really like science.

[@leslienaomii]

@@christina-xz2tj forensic psychology has do with law tho, it’s not like being in a lab and studying blood samples and etc

[@Haffina]

I am intending to combine my love of nails (I'm a qualified nail tech) with psychology, giving therapy while doing manicures.

[@briannacac]

Haffina very unique!

[@ficklexfreckle]

Where do i sign up haha

[@anaisjbeauty]

This is what I do with makeup!

[@StarryNightxx]

That sounds incredible!

[@K33N35]

Sounds completely useless 😬

[@madisonhensley8830]

This made me feel so much better. Everyone was telling me it was kind of pointless because there "isn't much you can do". I just want to help kids and teenagers with problems like I had and help addicts. I feel like this is possible now. Thank you so much

[@kortney3767]

Honestly this is what I want. (we) The younger generation needs so much help & i feel like no one cares. So I have to care, I almost feel like im called to help.

[@TheRamiii]

Same. I want to be a child psychologist or a school councellor. I want to help kids develop and find interest in education. I want to especially help the home schooled children, they're not reached by people and often tend to develop depression or social anxiety. When I told this to a doctor I was seeing when she asked, she also told me that it's not worth it. But I want to do something that'll help others not only myself.

[@Raeonneptune]

Quite literally, same here 🥹

[@thebookwormdiaries]

As a psych undergrad, I was a volunteer research assistant for multiple research labs exploring depression, alcohol addiction, and tobacco addiction. Now I’m a full time clinical researcher at an anesthesia practice that aims to help fight the opioid addiction crisis. It’s true what you said: you don’t know where you’ll end up lmao 😂

[@brownie9100]

thebookwormdiaries do you just have a bachelors in psych? I’m just started studying psych.. One day I will get more graduate training but I want to know what jobs I can get with just ba

[@thebookwormdiaries]

pandabutter I got my current position with just a BA in psych, but I had years of research experience and that led me to make marvelous connections and whatnot. But with a BA, you can also become a behavioral health tech for patients at psych wards or even kids with autism. I did applied behavior analysis with just my psych degree before I got the position I have now. Good luck! Just remember to sign up for internships during undergrad :)

[@destiny1130]

Whoa that is sooo cool!!!

[@nicolec7767]

That’s amazing

[@angdomise4319]

I would suggest that you major in social work and minor in psychology, as an undergraduate. The reason is that it is hard to get a job with a BA in psychology but it is much easier to get a job with a degree in social work. If you do not go on for your masters having a degree in social work is extremely likely to lead to finding a job pays well. Conversely, a degree in psychology at the BA level is extremely unlikely to lead to a job. Once you get into the Masters level both a psychology and a social work degree is likely to lead to a job.

[@elinakatsadouri8257]

My tip: Don't hurry to explain a behavior, take a while to understand and to listen to a behavior

[@hayleyjsc3176]

I'm 15 and I'm very interested in psychology it fascinates me and I hope to major in it!

[@youneedjinsus8656]

@ravi K its not that hard don't worry

[@valeriasso5319]

ravi K yes, I only took a few classes of statistics, and they weren’t hard at all, that shouldn’t stop you 😊

[@20sm32]

@ravi K not really I've asked many people and they told me if I don't take maths for a level, it'll be okay, just a lil bit hard.

[@USATFJUMPER]

Dont hope make it happen 🤙👍💪💪

[@nelsondendomo6687]

@@valeriasso5319 is there much english? like essays and stuff?

[@Velben]

I've always enjoyed using psychology as it applies to criminals. I 've thought about forensic psychology

[@melarie205]

me tooo

[@anonymousn8755]

Thank you so much for your insight. I am finishing my Psychology degree after 5 years of hiatus being a flight attendant. People were trying to tell me that you can't do anything with a Psychology degree and that it's the lowest paying field etc. I almost was discouraged but knew it was worth it to keep going. This reinforced that leap of faith. Thank you again!

[@kidrauhlourhero5250]

Natalie Viola I was so convinced to major in psych. I even applied to a few unis abroad. But yesterday I was discouraged. That it was too basic. That no one cares about psych degrees

[@vanessaortiz9945]

Kidrauhl OurHero hello , can I ask a question about this ?

[@lexa-jc5ht]

you're an fa?

[@aestheticzone6164]

Tips for a high school student that is planning on majoring in the future?

[@schraudi5763]

Here's a couple of tips I would give you as a BSc Psych student: 1. Read (just start looking for information: what is being taught, different fields, literature etc.) 2. Get your math skills straight (a proper understanding of statistics and research methods is crucial to be a good psychologist in my opinion, given that the methodology can be quite challenging and flawed. Even if you do not want to become a researcher, you should be able to understand the scientific literature to apply the knowledge being produced. There's a lot of misinterpretation and superficial understanding going on in psychology and the social sciences in general) 3. Be curious (about individuals/human functioning) and willing to work with others 4. It can really help to have an idea about what you wanna do with this degree, which kind of refers back to my first point (might not be necessary though, as the field is really broad and you're probably going to learn a fuckton of stuff you've never heard about before)

[@kaitlinwenke2735]

don’t

[@jeff4762]

@@kaitlinwenke2735 why not?

[@Gigi-wj8oz]

Cereal enthusiast go watch his ‘Should I major in psychology’ video. It is extremely helpful

[@julieannelovesbooks]

Look into the different types of programs there are at different uni's. The university I study at has a very heavy focus on science and math and going into research, but there are other universities who have a different approach and prepare you in different ways. So look at what different types of programs there are in the area where you want to go to university and just read a bit on their websites about their approach, compare the classes you can pick in first year at different schools. Just try to get a feel of what suits you best before going into it.

[@aqueerius]

I was also a psych major. My intention was to grow a career in the healthcare sector but this changed after volunteering for 3-months at a major hospital. I got to experience and see what life could be like as a social worker and by the end of the period of working there, I was sure that I wanted a different way of applying what I was learning. Afterwards, in my 3rd and 4th year, I got the opportunity to work with some friends on a startup idea and I was positioned as the marketing lead. My task was to figure out how best to push the product and make it appealing to people. From then on, my focus has shifted majorly towards consumer behaviour and I am curious to see how much more I can do in my field of work as a marketing exec.

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Did you finish with a b.s or b.a? Or did you finish with a masters or phd? Only asking because im halfway through getting my b.a and wondering if its worth it at all

[@nycto16]

marketing & psychology? ohh means organizational/Industrial psychology (business psychology). 🖤

[@dipjyotiborthakur]

Great

[@chinakoury7875]

I just switched my major to psychology and I’m so nervous because I’m not the best at math but I’m so interested in this major!

[@sarahfrey3876]

I am absolutely GARBAGE at math but I made an A in statistical methods in psychology, go to every single class and make sure u have a good professor lol

[@nelsondendomo6687]

@@sarahfrey3876 do you have to be good in english? is there a lot of essays and stuff

[@sarahfrey3876]

I think so, you have to read a lot of academic articles and there’s a ton of jargon that’s difficult to understand. I haven’t had a ton of essays but there’s still a lot of writing.

[@Dylski.]

I'm not sure how it is in america but here in the uk we use programmes like SPSS or JASP for all out statistical analysis. You'll be fine probably

[@CatherineJeanWatch]

The only math a psychology degree requires is statistics generally. Statistics is just applied mathematics. Very simple algebraic calculations. The hardest part of statistics is the conceptual aspects. You’ll be okay! I am also horrible at math but stats is very easy as long as you pay attention. :)

[@Phuskooz]

I’ve always felt a natural inclination towards psychology (my cousin is a child psychologist), but at the same time, I always had this impression that it was about sitting and listening to other people’s problems. Thanks for your content.

[@lesliebuenrostro2612]

I hope you don't mind me asking but how does your cousin like being a child psychologist? I'm also really interested in that field and I have yet to meet anyone I know to talk to about it. :D

[@Phuskooz]

Leslie Buenrostro She loves what she does, but she’s also a wildcard and a half once you get her jazzed up about something. (Her kids went to the Columbine high school, so that may have a slight bit to do with her becoming a child psychologist in the first place.) Good luck on your career journey!

[@lesliebuenrostro2612]

@@Phuskooz Thank you for the reply and well wishes! I hope you have an amazing day!

[@eeuunnlol]

I JUST GRADUATED WITH A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE BUT I WISH I HAD FOUND YOUR CHANNEL WHEN I WAS A FRESHMAN. I could have done so much more!!! T_T

[@idkdk569]

what r u doing now? if u dont mind me asking

[@eeuunnlol]

@@idkdk569 I'm taking the Psychometrician licensure exam tomorrow. Then I'll be looking for a job. Thing is, this isn't really my passion it's just the most convenient thing to do right now. :/

[@tatianaskye5589]

@@eeuunnlol how'd it go?

[@user-my8qj]

Eunice Andong u mean that psychology isn't ur passion? Or the job? Also dk u have any plans for future?

[@eeuunnlol]

@@tatianaskye5589 well, i passed :) got a pretty high score too. still unemployed though.

[@JosephineWitch]

I have a BSc in psychology, not sure where I was going but I ended up working in community care, then bounced between being a HCA in a regular hospital, then a psych hospital, then into the ASD field, community care + now settled back into working with adults on the spectrum (low on the spectrum). I've gained relevant qualifications on my journey in healthcare + have loved it. But my degree only gave me 50% insight + my work gave me the other 50%. I'll be honest, I don't have the energy to go through uni again nor do I want to be a therapist but I love being a support worker + growing up that chain. I feel like psychology can get you anywhere in the healthcare field.

[@drali]

I think you summed it up nicely here -> "my degree only gave me 50% insight + my work gave me the other 50%"

[@JosephineWitch]

@@drali I remb stepping into my new role, thinking "I got this, just remb what I learned in class etc" but i literally knew nothing + it was like relearning everything i had learned in uni, it's just the pieces fitted together easier with that knowledge. hopefully that makes sense? I'm always learning + adjusting + I love it!

[@JosephineWitch]

@@alh9638 not low at all. alot of career prospects in my field. you need both experience + qualifications, to move up x

[@vanessaortiz9945]

Unmumsy Musings - Josephine_kk so could you find jobs with just a bachelors degree ? You don't have a masters or a PhD. I'm trying to see if I should study psychology.

[@joshpeck9266]

I’m only a second year psych major and I’m already stressed about getting a PhD LOL.

[@ncgx7]

Josh Calhov sameee ughhhh

[@tarajones318]

That part !!!

[@TheDillinator]

I’m a clinical social work student planning on becoming a speech language pathologist and I’m stressed out. SLP is only two year, I can’t imagine a PHD! Stay strong, you got this!

[@joshpeck9266]

@@TheDillinator what’s SLP.

[@TheDillinator]

@@joshpeck9266 Speech Language Pathologist

[@RachelD077]

I graduated in psych (BS) and now I’m pursuing my masters in social work! Ya never know where schools gonna take youuu

[@vanessaortiz9945]

Rachel Dunn did you get a job with just a BS ? I'm planning on majoring in psychology and then going into grad school but in that gap can I get a job with just a ba ?

[@RachelD077]

Vanessa Ortiz I had a job but it wasn’t in the field. I went straight to graduate school after graduation.

[@Rabiha1008]

@@RachelD077 it's a good idea. It will make you stable in your career. Social work is a great field as well.

[@annab5482]

My favourite tip was when studying psychology, apply to self before applying to others

[@madeleinerichardson312]

100% needed these tips! Thanks for taking the time to make these very informative and useful videos! You are doing great.

[@ir0nqu33n6]

I’m so glad I found this😭 I just applied with intentions of getting my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and continuing into my masters but my anxiety and nerves have been on high alert about it!!

[@AimieNeish]

Same!

[@tylerbelloni3920]

Go for it!!!

[@ryanliberty]

Great video! I'd love to hear more about what you learned from observing researchers and being a part of those programs you mentioned - most valuable lessons and unexpected things that changed your outlook.

[@dhruvivora9763]

This is a really advisable video of all I've seen. The last part where you talk about applying the concepts to one's daily life is the best gift to psyche students, I believe. That's where the actual concept clearity lies and is the fun part!

[@florianxyzed]

I'm working towards a second undergraduate degree in psychology (first degree was business) and I agree with this advice! If money and time weren't an issue, I would probably double major in anthropology or gender studies.

[@emilybroussard9969]

I am so happy I found your channel. Undergrad PSYC student here and I have been feeling so lost recently but your channel is giving me new hope. Thank you so much.

[@USATFJUMPER]

I'm starting my masters in psych because I want to become a doctor of physical therapy and I feel it will help the healing process for patients who may feel they cant. Patients who will have surgery from freak accidents may be depressed and others who have had some type of accident of some sort. I feel it's a great addition once I get into the field after I grad from both psycology and DPT

[@USATFJUMPER]

@@eoaiau1 mental is part of recovery too getting DPT after 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@flyingknee23]

@@USATFJUMPER Same, but with sports psychology. I want to work with athletes.

[@USATFJUMPER]

@@flyingknee23 wish I had a sports psychologist when I was competing I didn't know I was in a bad place mentally

[@roselynnredwood6252]

This is incredibly helpful! I definitely think to apply it to your personal self and your personal life, is the key to success in psychology, for all the reasons you mentioned. This is why I tell everyone that my studies are more time dense. I feel like for some majors, you memorize it and apply it. With Psychology, it's not like that. You literally are remodeling the way you look at everything, and applying it to yourself, is transformative, and can be emotional and cathartic. This is where it takes longer sometimes. I especially enjoyed you mentioning office hours, and connecting with your professors about discussing graduate school and connections tied to psychology. That was incredibly helpful and reassuring.

[@ashlylongstreth6978]

Valuable information for those considering or starting out, thank you!

[@markfrederick6033]

Thank you for this Doc! And for the other video about taking Psychology. I just enrolled and took BS psychology as a degree and the class will start in about 2 weeks, I love psychology and I've been fascinated in it since high school, but in this unprecedented time we are in, it got me thinking about things like "why am I so interested in it?", "what's pushing me to pursue it?", and "is it really worth it?". And now I'm here watching your videos, the other video as well as this, gave answers to my questions, thank you! 💖

[@joanyb]

Such a helpful video. Thank u so much!

[@andrewzorich8549]

Thank you for this video. After 15 years as a massage therapist with a private practice, I am now in my last quarter of my undergraduate in psych. It has helped me in so many ways within my practice and now going to get MA in counseling which will help me have a body/mind practice.

[@mariawilde5300]

Doctor! Thank you for the topics and discussions you rise through the channel :) I am a biologist that loves the concept of psychology, and I always learn something new and interesting from your channel! Keep up the AMAZING work 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@MissShembre]

I wasn't a psych major, but I took a lot of classes. I've applied a lot of the things I've learned to my fiction writing. Psychology is really great for understanding that people/characters are aware of themselves, their needs, and their goals on multiple levels of consciousness. Also, I ran into the same situation for my Tech/Creative writing English BA. Nobody gave instruction on how to write query letters, so I've been having to teach myself, and the emphasis was on analyzing academic texts.

[@TheGamingDistrict1]

My university, which is focused only in psychology (Carlos Albizu University) has an Interdisciplinary Bachelors in Psychology, which is what I’m currently studying. I love it because it combines a lot of different sciences with psychology and has pre-med classes. It gives you a lot of opportunities to study many graduate programs

[@oreallewhye1039]

This is Soo insightful! Thank You!

[@AngelaSealana]

Wow, this was chock full of advice! Thanks....passing on to someone!

[@thisiswherewecomefrom1884]

Love this video! thanks for sharing all the tips, i love the one at the end with life itself.

[@drali]

Thanks for watching!

[@shamasadiq8681]

Thanks for your time. Nice explanation

[@emilybalconi7525]

I'm going for my bachelor for psychology & science. Its called social science also. I really like it so far!! 3 more years to go!

[@Gabriel-dm1du]

Thanks for the video very helpful

[@karlaflores9770]

I graduated as a Psych major this past spring... I wish I could of find your channel when I decided to major in this field. With the pandemic, finding a job has been really hard.

[@daisyaaliyah]

This was very helpful, thank you

[@tnorwood109]

Thank you for sharing. I found this video very helpful.

[@natashavernon9828]

Thinking of majoring in psychology, thank you so much for the video it really helped Dr Ali !!

[@Cupcake101208]

Thank you soo much ❤️ , this video gave me soo much advice

[@620ronin]

Thank you for sharing your insight, particularly regarding academia vs the rest of the world.

[@ltm3368]

Great video, thank you so much!!!

[@sooyaa1958]

Finally found a good video.... Love the way you describe It's easily accessible... Thanks a lot !!

[@C3yl0]

Psych major rocks! 💕

[@drali]

Agreed!

[@edwardgarcia487]

C. Huseyin If you don’t want a future lol

[@bloxygigi7736]

Edward Garcia how come?

[@rory4623]

@@edwardgarcia487 someones bitter LOL

[@hoorainkhakwani7347]

Thank you! that was helpful:)

[@selenadominguez6616]

Thank you so much, this really helps!

[@drali]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@maczain]

man i love your tips. they aren't stale yet :)

[@estherriley4011]

I've been getting interested in psychopharmacology and medicine so I'm watching videos like these to psych(sorry) myself up. I finished an associates of arts because the state paid for it but as a 20 year old had no freaking clue what I wanted afterwards, I'm happy that my personal experience as a patient has sparked my interest.

[@joannarand3601]

Thank you so much for all your insightful videos! Received my BS in Psychology in 2007 with honors. Although I have not yet returned to get my Master's for Marriage and Family Therapy. My Bachelor degree has become so influential in all the decisions I have made in my hospital management positions. I've not regretted jumping into a Masters program directly after graduating as I was not ready at that time financially or psychologically. Now with all the skills I have acquired on-the-job, I feel more prepared to be successful in completing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Watching your videos has helped me to jump forward and put in my application for school again. Thank you!

[@chigaemezuc.oibegwam3425]

Hi, I'll be starting my undergraduate study in psychology next year but I don't think I'll be financially stable to pursue myastets immediately after that. Can you give me any advice on job opportunities and explain some more about the work experience you've had so far after getting for bachelor's degree. Thank you in advance

[@Haffina]

I just started my Psychology degree so this is very well timed!

[@maf-mp7lf]

Haffina good luck 💙

[@abdallabwana4632]

Ooh Thank you so much

[@AchievewithA]

Love this channel!

[@nicolec7767]

I’m a respiratory therapist and currently getting my bachelors in psychology because I find it interesting.

[@yeeyee4284]

so i'm still in high school but i can take classes at a community college (for free!). i knew my junior year i wanted to study psych, so i took gen psych. i had such an amazing professor because he admitted he was bad at school & so once he found psych he was good at school. he got his bachelors pretty young, then got lots of experience & even taught in a jail. later in life he got his dr & made to be an amazing prof. lots of stories to tell & was great at explaining those basic theories & how they apply to our daily life.

[@kendallcooper1075]

this was super helpful and inspiring!!

[@drali]

Thanks! I just came out with a follow up. Maybe it'll be helpful? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOmlZirfJaGiqc

[@christinaexplains2612]

Amazing video!!

[@shalom9i]

hello, this video is very timely to me! i’m thinking of majoring in psychology for college (i’m in 12th grade) however there’s a stigma about taking a psychology course, from where i live, some people say that it is a “useless” course or an “easy” course, wherein one who majored in psychology will most likely not get a job with their degree, or if they do, it will not make much income. just wanted to share this because it’s extremely discouraging, but thank you for your video!

[@alexadavis816]

Shalom Cruz that stigma exists because many people believe you can stop after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology like you could with most majors. This is not the case, as this drastically limits you to low income jobs like social work only. Think of the field of psychology like the field of medicine. You wouldn’t stop at a bachelor’s degree after your pre-med. What kind of a job would you be qualified for? A medical assistant at best. Medicine is meant to be carried out to the MD level. Psychology is also meant to be carried out to the PhD level. When it is carried out to the PhD level, your income earnings can be very high depending on what you do!! I’m planning on becoming a research psychologist with average salary being $95k a year according to the APA.

[@nycto16]

@@alexadavis816 You are so right at this! People who thought there's no job after psychology lol ok i admit it there's not a good job after Bachelors because Psychology is not a major that you just done bachelors and think it's ok (like Engineering) you should do masters and PhD/PsyD... just like medicine. Just MBBS (Bachelors) is not enough 4 years specialization + 1 year practice is required to be specialist/surgeon. And also business management, doing BBA is not enough, people do MBA after this because of specialization, even go with Mphil..

[@ishitasharma5013]

The same is happening with meee

[@Las645]

@@alexadavis816 not true you can get plenty of jobs with a decent income with psychology, and social work is a career that may start out as low income but the salary can increase

[@jdubbzy]

I have done years and years worth of research before I finally settled on psych as my major as well as Criminal Justice because I am the one that’s more in line with the psych and law intersect. I even have everything mapped out. Or at least thought I did until watching this video where you told your student you wouldn’t recommend a doctorate. Where as online will tell you that your psych degree will mean nothing without one. Less schooling for me and more time to really hone those skills and theories. I have borderline personality disorder. I was told, after what felt like thousands of med combos, that I was basically a lost cause. Yet my intro to psych professor, who I visited his office regularly, really told me that I can let it control me or take my control back. I have been med free for 4 years now, no relapse, and my mental health has never been better. Even on my “bad” days, I’m still great. Because communication is so important. Especially with ourselves. I found my solution without a doctors help but from my community college professors advice. I apply it daily. Now I want to delve into the criminal mind. So thank you greatly for that advice. I will definitely apply it when I start my undergrad and grad. I’ve known this is where I belong. Not because of the glitz and glamor Hollywood has made it out to be. But because of the real life accounts and the victims that were left behind. Thanks again!!!

[@SimpleSimiInCalifornia]

Watched your video for the first time and I completely loved it Dr. Mattu. Thank you so much, can you make a video on the scope of I/O psychology and what it really is :)

[@Hhhhhhhhhhhh115]

Currently in my final year of psychology in new zealand! This was really interesting

[@simmysimsimxo8218]

H are you studying at university of Otago? I’m thinking about majoring in psychology there and want to know what it’s like

[@certifiedbucks9150]

@@simmysimsimxo8218 me too please reply

[@timrobinson5092]

A great channel I’m pleased I’ve stumbled upon. I’m a counsellor and have an Masters in Psych, so all very interesting stuff. You give some great advice too.

[@Neesha242]

Tim Robinson do you love you’re job? I’m working on my BA in psychology. After I get my bachelors I want to get my masters in counselling!

[@timrobinson5092]

@@Neesha242 Hi, it has its challenges as any job does but yea overall I really enjoy it. Goodluck with your studies.

[@noluthandoaphiwe6927]

I feel so much better 😊. I'm an undergrad majoring in Psychology

[@Honeyloopsx]

I have a BS in Psych. Going on to earn my MSW next year! I was always into social psych and sociology. I agree with going to OFFICE HOURS wish I would have done that. Maybe I would have found my path earlier

[@cameroncronje360]

Really awesome video. I have a recommendation... Could you please give a quick summary at the end of a video? Just listing the points on-screen or running through them. I ask because most points flow one after the other, so they seem similar and I don't remember individual points, but do remember the concepts presented :)

[@texas-red538]

Great vid!! Thank u!! I am a massage therapist specializing in sports for 10 years... trust me I have had to be a psychologist during most my sessions!!... so Due to the pandemic I am thinking about going back to school for psychosis!! My cousin her Phd working with gifted kids!

[@farahchowdhury6144]

I really want to eventually get my Phd in psych , this is so important to me

[@alwaysincentivestrumpethic6689]

Thanks a lot

[@nwbemoji3937]

Now I know more about it, and I one of the undergraduate psy students

[@buslengths]

Currently switching from being a mechanic to studying psychology, thank you for this!

[@buslengths]

Al H I get that, I’ve listened to a lot of his podcasts with joe Rogan. I know what I want to get out of my degree though. And if university doesn’t work out there’s always the internet. (And books lol)

[@buslengths]

Al H if anything I’ll have a really good fallback plan

[@jeanp.5929]

I just like how Freud is revered and the butt of the psychology field. I've only taken Psych-101 but I definitely want to see more of the work his done and what other psychologists have said about it.

[@usergojogo]

So…. I came to this video randomly to know more about this major and I’m surprised in a good way and inspired .

[@kristenquinn8157]

My favorite tip was the need to apply to yourself and using what you know to understand better what you may not yet know. :)

[@aishas9199]

thank you

[@cidwh185]

In regards to tip #4 - Many Industrial-Organizational Psychology (as well as other psych fields) faculty work as consultants for government, non-profits, corporations, or have their own consultant business.

[@nycto16]

basically in easy words Industrial organizational psychology is Business psychology..

[@gerripearson9647]

Thanks for the video You’re a cool professor

[@annainthemiddle]

This video is by far the most useful thing I watched on youtube thanks to Dr. Mattu, honestly, I got a little sad because I'm studying psychology in Iran and there is not much of fields you get into or internships and It's really hard making those opportunities for yourself, tho I have Great ideas about combining my major with my passion which is CS, I am kinda disappointed the way things are here. :(

[@farhanasanjida4438]

Have you reached your goal? Is there any advice u want to share

[@zen_marti]

I want to go into guidance in counseling, and somehow this video helped my mentality about where I'm at as an undergoing BS psychology major.

[@titaslife2434]

Thank you so much for this advice. Especially the studying and learning area, i sometimes find it difficult to understand things and this is easier when applying to my life experiences. 😃

[@vindobona3979]

I wish I had your knowledge when I was a psych major in a university.

[@David-bc3nj]

Got a bachelors in psych from UCLA as well

[@rayahbajali22]

Hello!!! love the psych show. PLEASE PLEASE do a video about how to know which type of therapist you want to be? narrative or psychodynamic. Like how to know the type of therapist you want to be

[@sarlut]

I am lucky because my professors were clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists and clinical psychologist practitioners (I did a clinical neuropsychology major) and my supervisor is a neurologist

[@NateCrownwell]

What would you do if a patience had an anxiety attack in your office?

[@fredyfredy16]

Just switched and my reason is to help teens or adults who have been adopted. If the foundation of connection, love, and support is not strong, the adoptee will suffer mentally later on in life. Speaking from experience, I can’t find help related to my issue

[@shortycherubim8007]

Wish I knew this while doing my undergrad...wanted to minor in Biology but was advised against it...now doing MSc in Applied Psychcolgy hoping to focus on Clinical Psychology & Mental Health

[@laestherminator]

Love your channel! If I just saw a thumbnail of you sitting in your office, I would've assumed you were about to get into the hidden Easter Eggs of a recent superhero movie xD

[@brihappy99]

I’m currently in my second year of my undergrad and I am majoring in health psychology and Women,Gender and sexuality studies. I also have a minor in health. I am studying abroad next year to get a different view point and outlook in the psych world. This was an amazing video Thank You!

[@marissarios7218]

Hi, I was wondering since you left this comment, where youre at now? did you continue further with degree? what kind of career were you able to use your degree towards? im in university now, just curious of future possibilities

[@jenwriedt234]

Howdy! If anyone can answer my question or possibly discuss it I would greatly appreciate it! You guys seem like a bunch of smart cookies! I’ve wanted to major in psychology since I was 12 and a few years ago my older sister took me to the Annual Anthropological convention. (I am now 20 finishing up my AA in psych this spring!) Anyways, I fell in LOVE with anthropology and would love to minor or possibly double major. I specifically love cultural anthropology but always dreamed of working with primates. I have a lot of different things I’d like to do and was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions or thoughts!! This video was such a great resource btw!!! Lots of love from Colorado!

[@vanessaortiz9945]

Jen Wriedt hello did you find a job with just a BA in psychology? Or did you have to do a master's or PhD ?

[@sheacantellay2145]

I just graduated high school and entering college majoring in psych to become a mental health councillor. I wasn't gonna go to college just for the sake of going if I didn't have a goal in mind. I love helping people so much I've done it my whole life and now I want to take it further. I found my interest for psych when I was looking into requirements for my goal career and I took the intro class at my high school and fell in love with it. I'm scared going into this because I understand this is gonna be much more difficult than the HS class but I'm really hoping that my goal is gonna keep me focused and motivated. After I complete college obviously I'm gonna get into counselling but also really hope to do more to reach out to more people. My goal is to help the most people I possibly can. So I wanna do like speeches and talks and such at schools or with other organizations and things just to hopefully reach out and help more people than just those who can pay for the help they need.

[@farhanasanjida4438]

How's things now?

[@julieannelovesbooks]

I don't know how it works in america but I live in the Netherlands. First I took a year of applied psychology. It's a 4 year college degree but if you finish the first year with all A's basically you can apply for the psychology program at a university. That's a three year course that heavily focusses on the science part. In your last year you have to write a thesis about a studie or other type of research you conducted or were a part of. The university course really prepares you for a masters and is really research based, while the 4 year college course prepares you for applying psychological theories in a plethora of different fields. There isn't a job title 'applied psychologist', it's really broad. So that basically solves the problem for people who wouldn't be interested in grad school but do want to study psychology, that's what the applied psychology course is for.

[@MyMissmusiclover]

I'm pursuing bachelor's currently and I'm entering my final semester. I want to major in I/O because I really enjoyed studying that subject. I've interned only in hospital/clinical set ups. My country doesn't really have opportunities for interning as an organizational psychologist as they tend do merge it with desk jobs. I'm afraid while applying for I/O the recruiters might question my interests as it's more reflective of the clinical side of psychology Could you help me out , any suggestions would be appreciated !

[@harshaltiwari1595]

It might be a little bit off topic, but I would really appreciate if you could share some of your insights on ESSAY WRITING in psych grad. What function should it serve? And how can a good essay on a psychological topic be written? P.S.: Love your content! Keep up the good work! ☺️

[@alinasirobokova3829]

Loved your video, thank you! I really want to major in psychology and also physiology. Are there any universities you're aware of that can combine the two? Does it even work that way?