i'm really good with computers and i like working with people. i wanted to take my career in the psychology field maybe a family psychologist. i didn't do so much research on computer science, because i did not intending on doing it untill my dad mentioned it, but if you think i should do it tell me something about it if not...oh well. i really need help deciding before college starts.
OK, well my dad thinks computer science is the best job for me, but i prefer psychology so whats better?
Declaring a major isn't always a good idea when starting college and so you should not be so focused on it. Rather consider taking courses that will prepare you to declare your major in line with your interests.
For both professions you need to be good at math and you should have a good background in some industry other then your discipline because it will prepare you better for your profession. Psychologists work with people with social issues and so knowledge about society or business is strongly encouraged.
Information technology is no longer an isolated profession, every discipline now incorporates technology into the profession either through online programs, data analysis, introduction of new materials and programs. Consequently whether the industry is psychology or finance individuals with a degree in information technology need to also be literate in another discipline. Why not psychology?
Further having a degree in psychology and a masters in counseling, I have had the luxury of working as a project manager in finance, an educator, a business manager and now an executive coach and at one time I was the technology leader for my team.
Keep an open mind.
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Reply:Start out as a double major,and see which one you get better grades in. If you really want to be a psychologist or a counselor, you will have to maintain an excellent gpa, since grad school psych programs are very competitive and very expensive. It never hurts to have a fallback either, and you may find yourself working in computers to put yourself through your PhD program if your psych grades are just "good" instead of "stellar." Who knows, with the advances in computer science, maybe you'll become a computer or robot psychologist and have HAL from 2001 and Marvin the paranoid android from Hitchhiker's Guide on your couch.
Reply:Well, if your dad's opinion really carries that much weight, and it should then consider a compromise. You could major in Psychology and do a minor in computer science or information systems technology. In reality, all kinds of professionals need more than user level computer knowledge. Justify it this way.... Dad, if I wanted to start my own practice, I would need to have the knowledge and understanding to set up a network in my office, or set up the applications my staff would need to run my office ans so on. Besides, a lot of psychologists these days are also educated in computer science. Look at the doctors who study the mind and thought processes. A lot of these studies led to the way computers operate and function. The two field are a lot more closely related than you realize. You could easily make the pitch to your dad that you should at least do a minor in a developmental computer related area such as systems design, programming or computer science in general.
Reply:The only thing with Psych is you won't be able to get many jobs unless you get AT LEASt your Masters if not Doctorate. With computer science, you could drop out halfway through and still get a good job.
2 very different career choices, I suggest taking courses in both of them to help you decide, and don't be afraid to switch majors if the time comes.
Reply:your dads right, there's a lot more job opportunity out there and higher paid positions for computer science. Unless u plan on going through med school and getting ur doctorate in psychology then i wouldn't suggest majoring in it. there's hardly any jobs in that field for people with only a bachelors degree.
plus psychology in high school is way more fun than it is in college, its boring, hard and i seriously hated taking it.
Reply:A Psychologist is a Doctor of Pschology. They get paid EXTREMELY well and can work in many different fields.
One of the most well paid would be industrial/organizational pschologists which make 6 figure salaries.
Keep in mind thats 12 years+ of school but it pays for itself once you get out.
Computer Science Bachelors degree will get you a job making 40-60k a year depending on where you live.
Reply:Depends on what you are into.
Computer science tends to be lots of math and algorhythms.
A similar major is Computer information systems or sometimes called Management Information systems. It's a mix of business and computers, but tends to require less hard core math. In other words, you are learning to solve business problems through the use of technology.
I was a computer information systems major and I have been working professionally in this line of work for about 12 years now. Initially, I started out just doing programming. Then you start doing more analysis work. Then you can become a project manager and eventually a manager. I really don't have my hands in the code anymore, but I meet with business people to discuss and define their needs. Then I make recommendations. If a project is funded, I put together a plan for it.
You should do what you enjoy doing because you are going to be doing it for a long time. I think you might see more immediate income with a computer related major. However, if you are good, you may do very well financially with a psychology degree.
Reply:Sounds cliched, but follow your passion
Reply:Do what you will enjoy and make you happy.
Reply:Why don't you go for both. Major in Psych and minor in Computer Science.
My son did this only he went for Physics and computer science. It made us both happy because I don't worry knowing he has something to fall back on.
Many Psych majors work for social services and are Clinical Psychologists for schools too. Do what makes YOU feel fulfilled!
Reply:There are a lot more job opportunities in computer science than there are in psychology (your only option in psychology is to be a teacher). Most people who take psychology usually wind up as waiters or cashiers, or some other low end customer service job, because there just isn't enough jobs available in that field. Sometimes the lucky ones will end up as teachers or professors, but if you are looking to make money, with decent job stability, you would be better off going with computer science....But what you can do is major in computer science and then minor in Psychology, which will allow you to study both and find a decent job when you graduate.
Reply:I would go for C.S. Earning potential is higher with less education. It is a growing field, and would allow you a vast number of opportunities.
To come close to making a decent living with psychology you need a masters degree
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