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