Psychology
Career Options for Psychology Majors

Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior. It attempts to explain normal and abnormal behavior, ability, perception, development, and differences. As applied to human beings, psychology also studies emotions, thoughts, and motives.

The following job titles are related to the field of Psychology. Some may require study beyond the Bachelor of Arts level. This is not a complete list of possible careers for Psychology graduates, but simply provides some suggestions of potential career options. (Phifer, 1987)

 

CAREER OPTIONS
Advertising Agent
Career Counselor
Community Organization Worker
Consumer Affairs Advocate
Criminology
Educator
Educational Administrator
Employment Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Hospital Administrator
Human Resources Administrator
Human Services Worker
Job Analyst
Judge, Lawyer
Market Research Analyst
Member of Clergy
Mental Health Worker
Occupational Therapist
Penologist
Personnel Manager
Police or Probation Officer
Psychiatrist/Psychologist/Psychometrist
Rehabilitation Counselor
Researcher
Residence Counselor
Social Caseworker
Special Education
Speech Pathologist
Therapist (Art, Dance, Music)
Vocation/Rehabilitation Counselor


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Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998 at 10:20 PST.