Psychology as an Emerging Career
The present time is more complicated than earlier. In an existing work-life, people are not only stressed, but it is letting them burnout easily. Psychology helps in developing personality, allowing everyone to cope with stressful situations, reducing anxiety, and increasing production at work. The requirement of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Counsellors in the present times is more than ever before.
Psychology Courses
If you want to make a career in Psychology, you must accomplish the whole degree level, i.e., Bachelor’s in Psychology, Post-graduation degree, and Doctoral degree. Some of the most sought courses pursued by the students are listed below:
– Bachelor Courses
Bachelor courses are proposed by many universities and colleges in the field of Psychology. To be eligible for the Undergraduate courses, students have to pass 10+2 with an aggregate of at least 50% marks.
| Bachelor courses | |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology | BA Honors in Psychology |
| Bachelor of Science (BSC) in Psychology | |
– Masters Courses
Masters courses are for a duration of two-years offered by universities in India and abroad. In the postgraduate course, students gain a deeper knowledge of the various subjects of Psychology. To be eligible for the masters, students have to pass graduation with a minimum of 50% marks.
| Masters courses | |
| Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology | Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Psychology |
| Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology | MSC in Psychology |
– Doctoral Courses
Doctoral course in Psychology includes a Ph.D., i.e. a three-year full-time doctoral degree course, and MPhil, a two-year degree course. To be eligible for both of these courses, one should secure at least 55% marks in the Post-graduation with 55%.
| Doctoral courses | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology | MPhil in Psychology |
Scope and Career in Psychology
The complex world has provided Psychology graduates and Postgraduates the opportunity of diverse choice from working in hospitals and schools to NGOs and corporate houses.
Psychology is not only limited to mental problems; instead, it has a much broader scope. It also has various applications in all walks of life — Family, Relationships, Sports, Industries, and the Organizational field. Apart from Clinical Psychology, one can also explore the various branches of Psychology like Social, Abnormal, Counselling, Organisational Behaviour (OB), Rehabilitative, Health, Sports, and Medical Psychology. Those who pursue Counselling Psychology can further specialise in Marital, Child, Family, Drug Rehabilitation, and Trauma Counselling.
Following are the job profiles for Psychology degree holder:
- Psychotherapist
- Counsellor
- Teacher
- Consultant
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Clinical Social Worker
- Art Therapist
- Practitioner
Psychology is a preferred subject by students and excellent opportunities await the budding Psychologists. If you want to make a career in Psychology, and for more clarity you can contact the certified education consultant in Delhi at University Leap. Whatsapp to book your virtual session with our Director & Senior Mentor Ms. Sakshi Mittal: 09899101239
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