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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Psychology

Psychologists study the way people think and behave, including responses to various stimuli, perception of events, and abnormalities in individuals. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to psychology majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Admissions Counselor
Animal Trainer
Art Therapist
Behavioral Psychologist
Career Services Director
Child Welfare Worker
Clergy Member 
Correctional Caseworker
Correctional Officer
Criminologist 
Guidance Counselor 
Human Resource Specialist
Intensive Family Therapist
Investigator
Market Research Analyst
Marriage Counselor
Medical Social Worker
Occupational Therapist 
Police Officer 
Probation Officer
Professor
Psychiatrist
Social Worker
Substance Abuse Counselor
Teacher

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Paths in Psychology (OCC 178.3)
Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services (OCC EDU 4)
Careers for Persuasive Types & Others Who Won’t Take No for an Answer (OCC PT 54)
Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World (OCC 178.4)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Psychology Majors (OCC 178.5)
Majoring in Psych? (OCC 178.6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (OCC 51)
Opportunities in Psychology Careers (OCC 179)
What Can You Do with a Major in Psychology? (OCC 179.3)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Psychological Sciences: http://www.bsu.edu/psysc 
Great Links to Explore  (BSU Career Center)
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Careers in Psychology: http://www.psywww.com/careers/index.htm
Careers in Psychology (American Psychological Association): http://www.apa.org/topics/psychologycareer.html
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

 

 

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