<p>Psychology is a very broad field. While some subfields require a license  (e.g., clinical psychology), a huge number of undergraduate fields can prepare you for <em>academic related work, teaching and research</em>. I know individuals with Bachelors in Math, Physics, BME, EE, CS, MechE, Statistics, Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Music, and Education who have either gone on to get a PhD in Psychology or a faculty position in a Psychology Department.</p>

<p>As a former faculty member in a Psychology department with an engineering background, I cannot think of any major I would turn away out of hand for a PhD position.</p>

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<p>I don't have a Psychology degree but would like to pursue it. I'm interested in academic related work, teaching and research. </p>

<p>Is there any way I could make a career change without taking another Bachelor's degree?</p>

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How to pursue a Psychology career in academia from non-Psychology background?
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# How to pursue a Psychology career in academia from non-Psychology background?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-03-04)

I don't have a Psychology degree but would like to pursue it. I'm interested in academic related work, teaching and research.

Is there any way I could make a career change without taking another Bachelor's degree?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-03-05. Score: 3

Psychology is a very broad field. While some subfields require a license (e.g., clinical psychology), a huge number of undergraduate fields can prepare you for *academic related work, teaching and research*. I know individuals with Bachelors in Math, Physics, BME, EE, CS, MechE, Statistics, Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Music, and Education who have either gone on to get a PhD in Psychology or a faculty position in a Psychology Department.

As a former faculty member in a Psychology department with an engineering background, I cannot think of any major I would turn away out of hand for a PhD position.


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