What are good psychology careers that don’t require a PhD?
Hi everyone! I apologize if this feels a bit scattered. I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed right now and have a lot of thoughts running through my head.
I’m a 20-year-old sophomore in undergrad, and for a long time I believed I wanted to become a clinical psychologist. However, after learning more about how competitive master’s programs can be and that a PhD is often required to really advance in the field, I’m starting to question whether this is the right path for me.
I’m really passionate about helping people and enjoy listening to others talk about their life experiences. I’m also very interested in spirituality and meditation, and I would love to incorporate those elements into my future career if possible.
For those of you who are currently in a master’s program, what are you studying, and how do you like it?
For some background, I currently have a 3.8 GPA and work at a preschool. I also have several years of experience working with children and am in the process of applying for research assistant positions at my university. I live in California and hope to pursue a career that allows me to support myself comfortably while staying here.
Any advice or insight would really mean a lot. Thank you so much!