What are the educational requirements to become a psychological researcher?
I’ve been considering pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology, with the intention of working in research, and not actually becoming a clinical psychologist with patients. I was wondering what sort of educational commitments this would entail. Would I have to go to Med School and therefore do ER and surgery rotations eventually? I was considering merely a BA in psychology, but I believe the BS will offer me more. I’m just trying to get a sense of where this track would lead me. Thanks!
No medical school but you will have to advance farther then a BA. More like a PH.D or a Doctorate or psychology. And followed by a one yr. internship. I am taking a psychology class right now and they mention all the fields/branches. They mention that a PH.D is really needed to advance and get the best jobs. So continue and receive you masters. Then decide if you feel like going another 4 or 5 yrs. But with a Masters in Psychology you can work in the field of social work.