Should I study teaching or psychology at college?

Question

I am from CA, and in Fall 2009 i am planning to go to college, i have always been interested in Psychology and I hope to become a psychologist (or go into counselling in my future)

But i am interested to know, how hard is it to get a job after college, after majoring in Psychology? ( If i decide on the psychology route i deffinatly plan on getting my MASTERS)

I would much appreciate anyone doing a psychology degree at college, or someone who has in the past to reply with your views on how the course is and what you are doing now (if recieved the degree) or what your plans are.

I am also looking into teaching(elementry), as it seems like a safer choice for me to go for, as ive had many work experience placements at schools and have gotten the feel of an elementry school atmosphere. I feel that if i went for a teaching degree i would not want to stick with teaching forever, and would like to move onto somthing in psychology. So would it be possible for me to major in elementry education, and minor in psychology and still be able to go in counselling in the future? For some reason i feel that it wouldnt be possible to go the other way around, Major in psychology and minor in Elementry education. Or is this possible?

Overall i would love someone with experience in these areas to reply with their advice/thoughts to help me with my decisions.

THANKYOU:-)

Answer 1

You may want to consider majoring in education and minor in psychology.  Or better yet, just take a few psychology courses as electives and call it a day.  

Psychology is a horrible major to get into.  It doesn't prepare you to do anything in the real world.  You're almost certain to be unemployed months after graduation and have to settle for a low-level job you never expected to take to make ends meet.   Also, a masters in psychology isn't enough to do private practice counseling, you will need a doctoral degree.

Answer 2

Hi! I have a bachelors of science in psychology. Guess what I do now? I work on the railroad. Yeah. If you go the psych route, plan on throwing everything into psych (being in clubs, doing research, etc) and getting your doctorates if you want a chance of getting any sort of psychology related job.

Anywho, my reccomendation: Either major in education and minor in psych. Or double major, and then get that masters in psych while you work as a teacher. Or you could just major in psych and get a masters in psych and become a school counselor (one of the few jobs available to people who hold masters degrees).

Good luck.