Hello everyone,
I am a 28-year-old Canadian who currently holds two degrees: A Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) and A Bachelor of Arts (History). I've been out of school since 2015, working various full-time and part-time positions while I've done some "soul searching." Recently, I've begun to realize I've always had an interest in Psychology and working as a Therapist/Counselor. Upon this realization, I've been intrigued by two programs: "Masters of Counselling" at Athabasca University, and "Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology" at Yorkville University. These two are the most exciting options for me because they are entirely online. I currently work two part-time jobs, and online scheduling would give me the flexibility to retain those jobs while I attend classes.
What worries me is that I have no prior history taking Psychology courses. I read the outline at Athabasca, and they do have some undergraduate requirements related to Psych courses, but at Yorkville, that does not appear to be the case (But they do state Psych majors will be favored). So my question is: Do I have a chance at pursuing this type of degree? Should I bother applying for these MAs knowing, I have no Psych background.
Here's a small list of things I do have, and that I hope are relevant:
-Awarded Cum Laude with both my degrees
-Awarded three different Scholarships during my two Undergraduate degrees
-Was accepted to complete an Undergraduate Thesis during my last year
-Worked two years full-time as the Head of Music and Head of History Department in a highly respected Private School
Do I have a chance? If not, could anyone advise me on what I should do to start my pursuit of this goal? I would appreciate any input, especially from people in a similar boat!