My future goal is to do one-on-one counseling with teens and adolescents.. Please relate to me the benefits and drawbacks of psychology degree over a social welfare degree.
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Well, anymore if you want to open shop as a psychologist you will need the masters degree. and you may see a time in the near future where you may need your doctorate. So I would go for the Psych. And if the worse happens you will be grandfathered...
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A social welfare degree is the same as a degree in social work. Social work would be working largely for non-profit organizations. A bachelor's in Social Work is pretty much not viable (you need to have an MSW to be certified). If you want to go into counseling adolescents I would go with the MA in Psychology (and eventually a Doctorate). You can specialize in Adolescent Psych and given the opportunity to become certified. A bachelor's in Psych is pretty much useless in counseling as most counseling jobs require certification which you cannot obtain from just a BA in Psychology. Good luck!!
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Depending on the licensure laws of the state you're in, a bachelor's degree in social work may get you further than a master's in psychology. In my state, you can be licensed to do therapy under the supervision of a more experienced professional with only a bachelor's in social work. You can also be licensed to do independent practice with a master's in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy, but not with a master's in psychology. For psychology, you need a doctoral degree. But, the rules vary from state to state, so definitely research the licensing laws in the state you want to work in before making a decision. I would also talk to advisers in both the psychology and social work departments at your school to find out exactly what you can do with each degree, and don't be afraid to ask questions about similar programs that might better meet your needs. Good luck!
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