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 TrainerArt Therapist Behavioral PsychologistCareer Services Director Child Welfare Worker Clergy Member Correctional CaseworkerCorrectional Officer Criminologist Guidance Counselor Human Resource SpecialistIntensive Family TherapistInvestigator Market Research Analyst Marriage CounselorMedical Social Worker Occupational Therapist Police Officer Probation OfficerProfessor Psychiatrist Social Worker Substance Abuse CounselorTeacher
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)
BSU Dept. of Psychological Sciences: http://www.bsu.edu/psysc Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.orgCareers in Psychology: http://www.psywww.com/careers/index.htmCareers in Psychology (American Psychological Association): http://www.apa.org/topics/psychologycareer.htmlEmployment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInternships.comInternships USA.comVault Career InsiderO*NET: http://online.onetcenter.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.comVolunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org