Studying clinical psychology or child psychology?

Question

I have a Bachelor of Social Work honour degree, and Master of Social Science(mental Health) in the university of Hong Kong. Now, i would like to further my study in the above 2 subjects. However, i don't have psychology bachelor degree. What course should I take first. because of the expensive school fee, can i have a faster way to do the prerequisite course?

Answer 1

I looked at a lot of clinical psychology, educational psychology, and child psychology programs when I was applying to graduate school.  I don't think any program I looked at reqired a degree in psychology, although most wanted people with a strong background in psychology.   I would recommend taking intro to psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, research design and statistics before trying to enter and get through a graduate program in child or clinical psychology.  Of course, the more lower level psychology classes that you take, the easier the graduate work will be for you.

Answer 2

While most psychology programs will look more heavily at applicants with a BA in psych, it is usually not a prerequisite.  You should have met the prerequisite through you BA and MA in terms of courses (usually developing a core understanding of psychology, research).  The school will list in its application process the actual prerequisites.  DA

Answer 3

I am currently doing a masters in educational psy course. although i am from a psy undergrad course, some of my classmates dont have a psy bach degree. i believe that at the post grad level, they will require u to have a RELEVANT bach degree (not neccessarily psy) and RELEVANT working experience will be an advantage. your bach and master are very relevant subjects so there shld be no worries.

:) good luck!