Can I change careers and apply to graduate programs in fields other than my BA?
Can I change careers and apply to graduate programs in fields other than my BA?Many students wonder if they need to earn another bachelor’s degree to apply to graduate schools. For example, one reader wrote: I have a BA and MBA in economics. I’d like to change careers and apply to graduate programs in counseling psychology. Can I do this with my background? Should I go back to college and get a BA in psychology to apply to graduate programs in counseling psychology? Answer: You don’t need a bachelor’s degree in psychology to apply to graduate programs in psychology. This is true of all fields. However, you will have to meet any prerequisites stipulated by graduate programs. For example, some might require 12 credits of related course work or other experience. Other programs pose no restrictions. The main challenge you face is to demonstrate how you background prepare you for a career in counseling psychology (or your desired fied). Pull from your experiences to illustrate the qualities
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