Career Options
The completion of our psychology programs will serve you well in your career preparation. The knowledge and skills gained from obtaining a psychology degree can be applied to a large number of other disciplines and a variety of occupations. Psychology graduates possess numerous transferrable skills (e.g., managing projects, analyzing problems, relating to others, and effective communication) that heighten their attractiveness to future employers. Psychology graduates can pursue many professions. Those who hold a bachelor's degree will find positions as assistants in rehabilitation centers, jobs related to data collection and analysis, or positions involving significant interpersonal relations.
Subfields in Psychology
- Abnormal psychology
- Behavioral Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Counseling/Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- School Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Sports Psychology
Career Options for Psychology Graduates
Advertising
- consumer researcher
- market analyst
- data analyst
- interviewer
- market researcher
- social science researcher
- statistician
- survey research technician
Research
- consumer researcher
- criminology researcher
- market analyst
- data analyst
- interviewer
- market researcher
- social science researcher
- statistician
- survey research technician
Education
- community college instructor
- admissions officer
- public health educator
- teacher
Business and Industry
- advertising executive
- business analyst
- public relations specialist
- consumer relations specialist
- human resources manager
Government
- employee specialist
- foreign service officer
- human rights officer
- program supervisor
- special agent
- urban planner
Community and Social Services
- child development specialist
- environmental organizer
- family planning worker
- hospital administrator
- public health supervisor
- rural health outreach worker