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Psychology

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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes approached from physiological, cognitive, behavioral, social and applied perspectives. Majors in Psychology receive training in the scientific approach as it has been applied to the study of such topics as: brain function, perception, learning, motivation, memory, development, social influence, attitudes, organizational behavior and mental disorders and treatments. Understanding how these topics have been investigated scientifically requires the development of critical thinking skills, quantitative reasoning skills and speaking and writing abilities necessary to communicate research knowledge to others, as well as an appreciation for the ethical issues involved in dealing with colleagues, clients and subjects. Although these skills are developed throughout the Psychology curriculum, demonstrated competence in the Statistics and Research Methods courses is essential.

Psychology majors have gone on to successful careers in research, counseling and teaching, as well as such fields as medicine, business, journalism and law.

The following list contains a representative sample of job titles of graduates with this major. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelors’ degree.

Related Career Titles for Psychology Majors

Account Executive	Counselor: Crisis Intervention	International Student Advisor	Probation Officer
Activity Leader	Counselor: School	Job Developer	Professional Employment Recruiter
Admissions Evaluator	Counselor: Vocational	Junior Market Analyst	Program Developer
Advertising	Creative Director	Labor Relations Specialist	Psychiatrist
Art Therapist	Customer Service Representative	Market Research Analyst	Psychologist
Assistant Account Executive	Customs/Immigration Officer	Marketing and Sales Manager	Public Health Statistician
Career Planning Professional	EEO/AA Specialist	Media Buyer	Public Opinion Surveyor
Child Psychologist	Employee Assistance Director	Media Planner	Public Relations
College Student Affairs Professional	Employee/Labor Relations Manager	Mental Health Coordinator	Recreation Specialist
Community and Social Service Worker	Employment Agency Counselor	Minority Groups & Race Relations Specialist	Regulatory Administrator
Community Relations Director	Ergonomist	Motivational Researcher	Sales Representative
Community Relations Representative	Expressive Therapist	Music Therapist	Social Service Administrator
Copywriter	Financial Aid Director	Nurse	Social Worker
Corporate Merchandising Manager	Financial Advisor	Occupational Therapist	Sociologist
Corrections Officer	Food and Beverage Manager	Operations Manager	Statistician Analyst
Correctional Caseworker	Health Club Manager	Personnel Assistant	Teacher
Cottage Parent	Health Educator	Personnel Interviewer	Technical Writer/Communicator
Counselor: Alcohol/Drug	Hospice Coordinator	Personnel Manager	Television/Media Research
Counselor: Career	Hotel Management	Physical Therapist	Training & Development Professional
Counselor: Guidance	Human Resources Professional	Press Liaison	Wage/Benefits Analyst
Counselor: Occupational	Human Resources Administrator	Prisoner Classifications Interviewer	Youth Corrections Officer