What career would an Associate Degree is Psychology get me?
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Not much at all. I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, and it's pretty useless. I can't think of any jobs that require an associate degre in Psychology; you'd most likely get stuck in positions that only required a high school diploma/GED. Sad, but true. If you want a more profitable degree at the Associate level, I'd suggest nursing. Many RNs also do psych counseling. \n\nThe requirements for "licensed therapist" vary by state, but usually, you need a master's degree. A master's in psychology or social work, or even mental health counseling, would do the trick, depending on where you are.
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Actually....you should major in business and go the MBA route.\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba\n\nIf you do major in psychology, here's you a journal review you can use:\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/journalreview/\n\n(teachers will assign these quite often throughout your undergrad psychology career)
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To be a psychiatrist you have to go to a Masters program.  If you get your Ph.D then you can prescribe medications to your patients.  A lot more money involved!\n\nTo be a psychologist you can be a counselor, but cannot prescribe medications.  \n\nI'm getting my B.S. in psychology, and I'll be able to be a social worker.  If you take criminal justice courses also, I think you can be a probation officer.
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That would vary widely based on where you are, and what type of organization you work for (private vs. public hospital, insurance company, etc.)  Also, with an associate degree, you're not going to get far, you'll eventually need a bachelor's or even higher.
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I assume that you decided the university wasn't for you -- not just that psychology wasn't. (If it was just psychology, you'd have simply changed majors.) \n\nWere the "menial jobs" based on trained, professional trades? If not, you might try a skill-based job for a while -- learn carpentry, or automotive repair, or plumbing, or roofing. If you apply yourself to those sorts of trades with the same intensity and thoughtfulness that most people recommend applying to college, you can sometimes do pretty well. \n\nHere's my recommendation: Surf on over the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and check out the pay levels for various types of work in your area. Seek your inspiration there. You're looking for a job that pays decently at the high ends, so you have something to work toward, but you're also looking for one in which demand outstrips local supply. If there's a local need for high-level machinists, and the job pays decently in your area, learn to do that. \n\nOne advantage to these sorts of jobs is that when you're home, you usually can enjoy it -- most college-based jobs involve tons of take-home work, and even when you're on vacation, you're taking calls, or thinking about work. If you're a plumber or something, and you manage your money well, you can usually enjoy your days off.
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I honestly don't know who offers distance education in psychology. However, I would say, as a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), that a master's degree in psychology would lose quite a bit of depth and quality. There are many reasons a traditional education is better suited for those who intend on practicing psychology (e.g., having a personal mentor; learning with others and inspiring others; the emotional support of fellow students; being able to debrief one another after a particularly stressful session; and assessing the clinical skills you have learned, etc.) However, if you do choose to do an online school, it is imperative that you make sure it is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. If you plan on going further in your education, you will want to makes sure it is not a terminal master's degree. You will also want to makes sure it is accredited by the American Psychological Association. You will also want to make sure it meets the requirements of the state you are practicing in for state licensure. Those are just a few helpful hints and thoughts.
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There are many jobs and careers you can attain with this degree. The fact you have a degree will allow you to chose from many different jobs, within the justice system or without it in a different capacity.\n\nFor example: You could become a probation officer, a juvenile detention center worker, work at a jail or prison. Or you could get a job as a social worker, or many other positions.\n\nGo to your local colleges job service office. There you will find a computer which will spit out all types of jobs you can get with this degree. \n\nHowever, don't be afraid to go "outside the box". You would be surprised at how many career choices will be available for somebody who hold a B.A. or B. S. degree period, no matter what the major is.\n\nGood luck in finding a career where you will attain the most satisfaction and fulfillment. Much happiness always.
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That's something I'm interested in doing.  There is many choices to go into.\n\nPsychology\nTherapist\nDrug and rehab counselor\nWork with troubled Youth\nFinancial help\nI'm going into law, to possibly help in child cases, as a Guardian-ad-lit-em  Which is a "child lawyer" You work one on one with a child and help decide where they belong.\n\nThere is many thing you can get into.  Good Luck!!\nj
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You can probably get a job as a\nPublic Relations Officer\nCommunication Officer\nExecutive Administrative Support
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Associate's... = 2 years of education after high school diploma.\nBachelor...= usually 4 years after high school (sometimes 3)\nMaster...= can be 1 or 2 years AFTER the bachelor\nDoctorate ... = 1 to 7 years after Master.\n\nTo become a homecare person, go for an associate degree in a college.  Course will depends on the college and its program.
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Psychology.  Only because I am partial to it.  I have a BA in Psychology.
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I was interested in the same thing. I got a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in social work with a concentration in mental illness and chemical dependency.\n\nUniversities will have courses at the undergrad level about substance abuse. Take those. For a social work degree you also have to do at least one internship. I did all of mine in agencies that treated substance abusers or dual diagnosis patients. I specifically went to a grad program that offered this specialization.\n\nThe large majority of persons I worked with (in therapudic roles) were social workers, NOT psychologists. This was true at every agency I worked or interned for (6 agencies)
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Psychology.  It's harder but there are more job options.  Sociology can lead to research jobs or being an academic.  In addition to these kinds of jobs, psychology can lead you to a wider range of jobs including being a psychologist.\n\nHowever, you wont be happy unless you enjoy what you do.  If you prefer the content of sociology, go for it.  Good luck!
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Definatly go for the nursing degree, because a BS in psycology is just that... BS.  It means nothing without a masters and a PhD.  The job market for nurses is great.  However I do recomend that you go for you RN instead of just a LPN.  This will afford you many more opportunities and more money.  As an RN you have more bargaining potiential on salary and hours.  But I've watched many of my younger friends get degree's in psycology and have to take jobs at day cares with minimal hour pay.  However if it interests you, you could always minor in child psycology, and this could help you find a job at a children's hospital or pediatrician.  Best of luck to you and remember that college is the best time of you life!
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You're looking for a major in psychology.\n\nPsychiatry is a field of medicine, and you have to go to medical school and become a doctor before you can become a psychiatrist.\n\nIn California, you can become a PhD in psychology, a PsyD (a PhD who didn't write a thesis), an MSW (masters is social work), or an MFCC (masters in family and child counseling) and still practice psychology.  Most of the UC/CalState/CalPoly schools have undergrad degrees in psychology.  Most of the UC schools have graduate programs as well.  UCLA is one of the best all around schools in Southern California.  UC Berkeley is the best in Northern California.  Stanford and USC also have excellent programs, but they are private schools and more expensive.\n\nThe central site for the University of California is http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/.  You can branch off from there to find whatever you want.  \n\nYou can contact me through my link if you want more help.  I live near Los Angeles.
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That is a diverse career. You can do many things with that degree. Day care centers, preschool centers, welfare offices, hospital social worker, long term care advocacy, Child support office worker,Case worker for Behavioral centers, Home Health Agency Social Worker, Office of the Aging Advocacy...Check out this web site and post your resume. Good luck. That is a giving career.
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A degree in Social Work... have you thought of maybe Social Worker?