What do i major in to be a child psychologist, family psychologist or marriage counselor?

Adrienne F asked:

Ok so i just graduated from North Carolina Central Univ. with a bchelors in business administration. Now i’ve decided that i would like to be a child psychologist, family psychologist, or marriage counselor. What are my options as far as majors in undergrad? Someone told me i could major in family and consumer sciences then go to grad school for psychology. Anything else? Besides a straight psychlogy major?

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3 Responses to 'What do i major in to be a child psychologist, family psychologist or marriage counselor?'

Poopface - August 13th, 2008 at 10:59 am
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It sounds like you are thinking of a Social Work career. Many schools offer Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) programs. Once you have completed one of these undergrad Social Work major programs you will most likely need to continue on through a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. It is very hard to be a legitimate practicing marriage, family, etc type counselor without completing a Masters program. Both the undergrad and graduate work is very intensive and includes many hours of training in the field.

This profession is growing at a staggering rate and is expected to keep growing. If you are willing to put in the effort to complete all of the necessary schooling you will have a very secure and rewarding career.

GOOD LUCK!
zaira - August 14th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
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well..i don’t know..probably family counsellor.here e.g..a man..was shouting at her wife..even beat her .saying well if you married me why don’t you sleep with me..probably she avoided getting pregnant..because had no money for other kids..i don’t know..but this family counselor should be a freindly person that could give advise..and try to talk to both…although..probably men do not like to receive advise..they have to rule the family..they are the head of the family as God said..but there are probaby ways of books or articles..to write nice about marriage..so that both of theem..should feel appreciated..
ButMadNNW - August 15th, 2008 at 9:06 am
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My sister is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) intern. She’s finished her internship hours and now has only to take the big exam to become a licensed MFT.

As I recall, she got a B.A. in Psychology (though I believe her school technically called it a Liberal Arts degree with an emphasis in Psychology(?)), a Masters in Counseling Psychology, has done 3000 client hours in her internship, and has to take the board exam to get licensed.

For what it’s worth.