Psychologist: 3rd Career featured by Israelite PRIDE

WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

Psychologists study the human mind. They also try to explain why people act as they do. They do research to test their ideas about people's actions. Their research methods vary. They may get data from lab tests, interviews, and surveys.

Psychologists usually specialize. Some help people with mental problems, while others help people deal with divorce and death of a family member or friend. They work with people of all ages, but some work mainly with old people or young people.

High School Classes for Psychology Majors

If you are thinking about majoring in psychology when you get to college, it is a good idea to start preparing as soon as possible. Taking the right high school courses can help you succeed in your college-level psychology classes.

Generally, you should focus on building a solid background in science and math while you are in high school. Good writing and communication skills are also important, so English and speech courses can also be very helpful.

In order to get a better idea of what high school classes you should take, schedule an appointment with your guidance counselor to discuss your academic plans. Your counselor can offer further advice on which courses might help you reach your goals. Browse through program catalogs or look at the course requirements of psychology programs online in order to learn more about the classes you will have to take in college.

Some of the courses you should consider taking in high school include:

AP Psychology, Writing/English/Speech, Biology, Algebra and Statistics, Social Sciences