bsc vs ba in psychology

ABOUT-

A Bachelor of Arts degree focuses on more liberal arts general education courses. 

A Bachelor of Science degree will focus on more science and mathematics courses.

SYLLABUS-

The syllabus for BA Psychology in India generally includes a study of various branches of psychology like -

-Foundations of Psychology

 -Research Emergence and Growth of Psychology

-Social Psychology

-Industrial and Organizational Psychology

-Human Resource Management

-Psychology of Health and Well-Being

- Child and Adolescent Development

Topics which will be included in the undergraduate course of Bsc psychology are-

-Introduction to psychology

-Basic psychological processes

-Biological bases of behavior

-Psychometric

-Methodology

- Health and counseling psychology

-Psychopathology

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SPECIALIZATION-

The BA option usually involves taking fewer courses in psychology and more classes in subjects outside of the major field area.

The BSC option involves a stronger concentration on the major area of study and students take more psychology courses than those who are pursuing a BA.

CAREERS-

Students who choose this degree option can also opt to go later on to pursue career sectors like-

Law,

Social work,

Counseling,

Education,

Journalism,

Political science

and Business.

Students who choose this degree option can also opt to go later to do masters or specialization and become-

Clinical psychologist

Counselling psychologist

Educational psychologist

Forensic psychologist

Sport and exercise psychologist

Occupational psychologist

Neuropsychiatrists

Research Psychologist etc.
 

WHO SHOULD CHOOSE?

• For students who have a keen interest in psychology but also want to explore other disciplines in greater depth.
   
•  For example, you might want to study psychology but also take a lot of courses in an area such as nutrition and health. Such preparation might be perfect for students who are considering specialized psychology fields such as health psychology or social psychology.
   

• Students with a strong interest in science can also benefit from this degree options extensive study in biological science and research methodology.
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• You plan to go to medical school.
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• You are interested in taking a wider range of science-related courses.