Im going into college next year as a freshman. Im having a hard time deciding what to major in. If I major in aviation and minor in neuroscience, can I then pursue a masters in psychology as a graduate? Or do I need to take psychology classes as an undergraduate?
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This varies by discipline, but as far as I know, you can't get a master's degree in psychology without having gotten a bachelor's in psychology anywhere.
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It's possible to get a masters in a different subject than your bachelors. Generally, the masters program will have to review your case and may require additional undergraduate coursework or may reject you. I personally wouldn't worry so much. You don't have to decide on your major right away. You can take some courses in psychology and aviation and see what you like better. There are lots of opportunities for change.
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I've seen psy majors at the BA level switch to MS in science. What the student has to do depends on the school & department, but count on having to make up the key major classes from the undergraduate program that you missed before you can advance at the masters level. Psychology isn't likely to give you a very deep education in the math & physical sciences. Have you considered a major in neuroscience with a minor in psychology and a heavy, undeclared emphasis in aviation?
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Some masters programs (MBA, MLS, most humanities) don't require a background in the field to enter the program - you can major in anything. But the science, math, and engineering grad programs, of which psychology is one, expects, if not a major, then significant coursework in the field. They're not starting over at the beginning in the masters program, it's advanced coursework in that field assuming quite a bit of prior knowledge.
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