Unfortunately, many high schools offer only a few psychology courses, if any.
The good news is that most high schools do offer non-psych courses that can still benefit future psych majors.
Here are a few high school courses they’re likely to recommend.
Don Mason / Getty Images
Biology
Psychology and biology are as closely related as the mind is to the body.
What do you learn in high school psychology?
Extracurricular Activities for Future Psychology Majors
Step outside the classroom with your efforts, too.
As a bonus,these study skillswill also help you in the core non-psychology classes your college requires.
You also might find some inspiration.
Talk to your school’s guidance counselor about how they decided on their career.
When did they know this was the career for them?
What helped them as they prepared for it?
What challenges do they find most difficult at work?
How does their career in psychology affect them personally?
This amounts to about eight years of study.
American Psychological Association.Enrollment data.
