Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole “jobs with an associate’s degree in psychology” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a journey. I wanted to see what’s actually out there for folks who’ve put in the time for an associate’s, but maybe aren’t going for the full bachelor’s right away. Or ever. No judgment here!
First, I started with the obvious: good ol’ Google. I just typed in “jobs with associate’s in psychology” and, well, a ton of stuff popped up. Lots of articles, lists, and job boards. It was a little overwhelming, to be honest.
My Research Process
- Searched general terms on major job boards to check the options. This gave me a broad sense of what keywords kept coming up.
- Narrowed it down. After the first search, I started to see some patterns. Certain job titles appeared more than others. So, I focused my searches on those specific roles. For instance, I’d search for things like “psychiatric technician jobs” or “social work assistant jobs.”
- Looked at real job postings.This is key. I didn’t just want to read articles about the jobs; I wanted to see actual job listings. So I went to sites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter, and searched for those same terms.
- Read the requirements CAREFULLY. This is where the rubber meets the road, right? I paid close attention to the “education” section of each listing. Did it really only require an associate’s? Or did it say “bachelor’s preferred” (which, let’s be real, can sometimes mean “bachelor’s required”).
- Made a list.. I noted down the jobs that consistently seemed to be okay with just an associate’s degree.I also made some notes on the required skills,I found the important to be more competitive.
- Compared notes. I looked at a few different sources, just to make sure I wasn’t getting bad info from one place. I checked out some career advice websites, too, to see what they had to say.
After all of this, I was able to see a few things. First, there are many options out there. But, it depends on the specific job. Some said bachelor’s preferred, which felt I needed to keep learning to improve myself.
This whole process taught me that doing your homework is super important. Don’t just take one website’s word for it. Look at real job postings, read the fine print, and see what’s actually out there in your area. It takes some time, but it’s way better than just guessing!
