Can I take MA in psychology? What will be the career prospects? I have done BA in English.

Career in Private sector after MA in Psychology Candidates with MA in Psychology are hugely recruited in private organization in various positions. In many private schools, there are posts open for Psychologists. Most of the schools offer student counseling as well as mental fitness services to adolescents as to guide them in the right direction. MA in Psychology graduates will also find jobs as Junior Psychologist in the community mental fitness departments. They can also find jobs with private companies involved in the research, data collection and psychoanalysis. Some can find jobs in rehabilitation centers as Assistants Psychologists. Marketing research analysts Advertising and public relations managers Clinical social workers Physicians Sociologists Clergy Special education teachers Counselor A person with MA in Psychology also has excellent career opportunities in the Government sector. Candidates who take up Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in clinical, counseling, health, and educational psychology will have even better career prospects. Psychologists with an extensive training in research and computer science will also receive an added advantage over applicants. Government Career after MA in Psychology In the government sector, a candidate from MA Psychology specialized in Clinical Psychology will be able to find jobs in various accredited psychiatric nursing homes. Psychologists services are required in many government hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, counseling units etc. Most of the MA Psychology graduates will be recruited in to various posts as to providing counseling services to the mentally troubled individuals. There are full time career counselors jobs available in various schools which are under the control of CBSE. It is compulsory to appoint are least on counselor in schools under this board. They could also find opportunities in NGOs and social welfare departments in the post of counselors. Career Abroad after M.A in Psychology Clinical Psychology is very popular in most of the developed countries and the job prospect is also excellent. In countries like UK, USA, Australia, Singapore etc students from MA Psychology will find lot of career opportunity. The profession in the Clinical Psychology is at an infantile stage in India, but in most of the developed countries this area of specialization has vast potential and huge career growth potential.

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