Psychology is one of the top undergraduate majors in the United States, second only to business.  If you are interested in this field, pursue a well-rounded high school education including courses in English and other languages, math, sciences, and social sciences.  You’ll want to polish your computer skills, and if your school offers courses in statistics or psychology itself, take those for a head start.  Volunteer work in the community can also often be helpful in building the “people skills” you need to succeed in the profession.

At the undergraduate level, psychology is a liberal arts program, involving the opportunity to explore many subjects.  Undergraduate admissions requirements for psychology are the same as for other majors.  Four-year programs may award either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.  Two-year associate degrees in the field are also available.

Undergraduate degrees in psychology provide students with a basic introduction to the principles of psychology and opportunity to take more advanced classes in one or a few subfields, as well as some research experience.  Those who plan to continue their psychology studies at the graduate level will want to get involved in faculty research, an independent study project, and/or a fieldwork course to strengthen their application.

Graduate Study

Only about 25 percent of those completing undergraduate study continue to graduate school.  The undergraduate major provides good background for entering careers in areas such as marketing, human resources, management, advertising and sales, politics, social service, and many others.  However, to actually become a psychologist, graduate study is necessary.

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