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Career Options for Psychology Majors
What is Psychology?
How best to choose a path?
• 3+ Ms = MAP TO MUCH SUCCESS • Multitude of career options in psychology• Make exploration your guide• Match your skill set/career goals/passion with your career choice
• (Make money!)
MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS
• Different degrees (basic & applied fields)• Bachelor’s degree*
• Case worker; Substance abuse counselor; Personnel administrator• Master’s degree*
• School psychologist; Consumer psychologist; Art therapist• Doctoral degree*
• Clinical psychologist; Behavioral neuroscientist; Professor/Researcher
(*examples)
MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS
• Demand for psychology degree remains strong.• Skill set developed in the study of psychology is valued by many
employers.• Skill set = writing, research/experimental design, & analytical thinking.
• Many fields are competitive.• Typically more opportunities for career growth with graduate
degree… ENACT YOUR PLAN EARLY!• Smart/thoughtful plan includes working for a good GPA & becoming
involved in research/internship.
MAKE EXPLORATION YOUR GUIDE
• Explore now to discover which psychology field/career is best for you.• PSY 101 300 level classes 400 level classes• Non-psychology classes• Minor(s )• Extracurricular activities
• “Golden” sources of information• Advisor• APA.org (Careers in Psychology)• Career Development Center
MATCH INTEREST & SKILLS WITH CAREER CHOICE
• What can you do with a psychology degree?• MUCH (ado about something!)
• Formulate a general plan early.• Stick to it but be willing to modify as you learn more via exploration and make
more specific your plan.• Match your penchants/philosophy/skills with a career that will enable you to
reach your goals.
• Don’t worry…(work hard)…be happy.
Sample Salaries – Bachelor’s Degree Only
Number One (Lavender Mist): Jackson Pollock, 1951