<p>So right now I am at a JC with another two semesters to go. I'm kinda anal about keeping on track so I planned out my time at this JC. Anyhow, I went to speak with a counselor, various counselors, and it seems like none of them are really interested in helping me. I want to ensure that the path I have choosen is the right one for my goal. I want to transfer and major in Psychology. My experience is 90%, "Just tell me what you want" and the other 10% is a quick glance at my choice of classes with no real comment. I am not savvy on what I need to do, hence the appointment with the counselors. I state this to them but it seems to go no where.
So here's my question. I want to major in Psychology, not sure what I need to look for in a way of a 4 year for transferring, more so with the department than the school it's setting itself (that I can figure out). Can I call the schools I have in mind and say, "Hi, I am interested in your school, my career choice is ________ and was wondering if your school's psych dept. could assist me with that?" Would that be okay to do?
I just have so many questions: When do I start to apply? Are the classes I'm taking correct? What about financial aide, is there some out there for me?
Thanks for listening and any advice given.</p>
<p>Just look at the web sites for the colleges that interest you and find out what is required of transfer students. That info should be in the admissions section. Also, it is perfectly OK to call or e-mail the psych departments or admissions departments of those colleges and ask for their advice.</p>
<p>I'm not sure why you plan to major in psychology, but if you want to be a psychologist, in virtually all states, you'll have to eventually get a doctorate. There's virtually no career in psychology that one can do with only a BA in that field. If you don't want to be a psychologist, however, an undergrad degree in psychology can be useful in many fields including law, advertising and business.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. My ultimate goal is to become a juvenile detention counselor. There you need a B.A. in Psych or Sociology. After talking to a few counselors in the field they say my best bet would be a degree in Psych. Anyhow, I will take your advice and contact the school's psych dept. with a few questions. Thanks again.</p>