Pursuing psych degree, advice or alternatives? Please help?

You have a long way to go before you can call yourself a Psychologist. 4 years of undergraduate training in psychology (or cognitive science etc.) 5 years (or so) in graduate programs in clinical psychology (the most competitive field in today's market. In all reality, you most likely won't get in unless you have about 2 years of experience before applying).

2 years of post-doc training in a particular field (counseling psychology in your case). (This will even out to around 13 years of school/training after high school). THEN you can call yourself a practicing clinical psychologist.

You would be seeing patients with psychiatric symptoms (depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, ADHD etc) and talking through their problems. You would design routines that they can follow to better cope with their disturbances, as well as recommend medication. Pros: Quite rewarding, great pay, prestigious, in high demand in today's market.

Cons: Some patients will die on you (commit suicide etc), LOTS of schooling.

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