<p>I am currently a sophomore and majoring in psychology now which I love, but I've also found that I love my social work and family studies classes and am having trouble deciding if I want to change majors, and what major I would change it to. I don't exactly know what I want to do for a career, but I do know that I want to work with kids somehow.</p>
<p>If people who are in these majors could guide me and give me their opinions that would be greatly appreciated! I am just having a hard time deciding what to do.</p>
<p>Hi jq8978. I am pursuing my MSW right now through an accredited school in the United States. My focus area consists of cognitive behavioral therapy within a high school host setting. I would highly suggest researching the benefits of pursuing either a degree in psychology or social work. One thing to consider is that in order to have more “freedom” with a psychology degree you kind of need a PhD…which is a ton of work. You can become an LMSW after having 4,000 hours of supervision as an MSW which gives you the option to bill insurances through a private practice and do what you want. Also, my college has 3 areas of focus which includs family systems, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy. It sounded like you enjoyed your family studies, so you could actually do social work plus that. I would suggest getting an MSW first and if you want to make more money then pursue a PhD in psychology after.</p>
<p>Psychology Ph.D. Programs are extremely comPetition these days. I don’t regret having gne that route, but I am not sure, n this day and age with the changes in healthcare, that I’d do it again. </p>