What Can I Use a Psychology Degree for?

When I first took my freshman psychology class, I was bitten by the bug. I knew right then and there that I wanted to get my psychology degree in school. But now I have some questions.
Most importantly, what can I do with a psychology degree?
Here are a few options that I’ve read about. Let me know what other careers you know about.
· Social Worker- Social work interests me because I’d love to help people improve their lives. I’d be able to help people through their issues and to solve personal problems that damage their lives. I could even get into the domestic dispute branch of it helping children who have been abused.
· Forensic Psychology- I’m not going to lie; I watch a lot of those reality crime shows. I just love seeing people solve crimes as well as the psyche of criminals. Forensic psychology is the meeting place between psychology and the judicial system. As a forensic psychologist, I’d be responsible for tasks like examining a defendant to determine if they’re fit to stand trial.
· Therapy- Of course, I could also become a therapist. This is an interesting field because you get to help people deal with and cope with serious problems in their lives. A therapist can help people improve their quality of life.

Turning a Hobby Into a Career

A friend of mine is considering chef schools. He is a fantastic cook and has been considering making a career in cooking. The one thing that he lacks is a formal education. He has been looking at his options and has begun narrowing his choices.

One main criterion in where he pursues his culinary training is proximity to his home. He really doesn’t to leave home in order to pursue his degree. I have tried to explain to him that in order to get a superior education; he may need to leave the comfort of home.

Another key factor in choosing culinary arts institutes is whether the school has a good reputation in the real world. He doesn’t want to go to a school and people look at his degree as just a piece of paper. He wants to be taken seriously in the field once he graduates. Otherwise, he would be better off to go to work at Waffle House.

Regardless of where he decides to go to school, I hope he will take initiative and begin his education. He has the talent and ability to be a fantastic chef. Hopefully he will start taking the steps to make his hobby a lifetime career.