What is a "related field"?

[Fixer]

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I have been coming accross PhD programs that mention a degree in psychology or related field? Can anyone give me some examples of related fields?

 

[JackD]

Any sort of "counseling" degree that doesn't include counseling psychology. Degrees such as:

counseling studies

mental health counseling

community counseling

Family counseling


There is also social work. I am sure there are more but i can't think of any right now.

Just keep in mind that these are related fields,which means they will have some differences from psychology. If you do get a degree in a related field, i will work but it will probably take a bit longer. Your best bet is always to go the most direct route you can, in the interest of saving time and money but it wouldn't be a disaster to go that way too.

 

[amphigory]

Do you mean "related field" in the sense that PhD programs want you to have a BA in Psychology or a related field?

 

[Fixer]

Yes. I have a BBA in Finance and will have a MA in conflict management/Dispute Resolution. Just wondering how Conflict Management relates.

 

[JackD]

Yes. I have a BBA in Finance and will have a MA in conflict management/Dispute Resolution. Just wondering how Conflict Management relates.

I am not familiar with that degree. Was it from a business school?

 

[terpskins10]

I have been coming accross PhD programs that mention a degree in psychology or related field? Can anyone give me some examples of related fields?

A lot of websites mention this, and I think they are referring to the social sciences in general. A few programs I've seen, it clearly gives examples (sociology, political science, anthropology, etc.). And yes I am aware of the differences between psychology and these disciplines. 😎

 

[cdh0339]

I came across a similar issue last year when applying. My bachelor's is in psych, but some programs required a master's in clinical psych or a related field. My M.A. in special ed met the criteria across the board, so I'm sure there are many more. Maybe follow up with the schools directly...

 

[toby jones]

finance might potentially relate to organizational psychology as would conflict management kinda stuff. i would guess different schools would feel differently about what counts as 'related' or not depending on the focus of the program.