CO-OP & CAREER GUIDES
PSYCHOLOGY
The major in psychology focuses on learning how to frame
useful questions regarding human behavior, cognition and
emotion, how to research their answers, and how to
understand their meaning and application.
Our renowned faculty specialize in a wide range of areas,
including health, forensics, neuropsychology, cognitive,
human experimental, and clinical psychology. Our faculty
are involved in cutting-edge research and clinical
applications.
Employers Who Have Hired
Drexel Students Include:
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Belmont Center for
Comprehensive Treatment
CRI Lifetree
Drexel University
ePharmaSolutions
Hay Group Inc.
Philadelphia School District
Ronald McDonald House
Special People in N.E., Inc.
YSC Sports
Psychology majors take a variety of courses addressing
research methods and fundamental bases of behavior.
They also take specialized electives, conduct research
under the supervision of faculty advisors, and have the
option to engage in co-op opportunities.
The psychology community in our department is lively and
fueled by an active psychology honor society (our Psi Chi
chapter) and a Psychology Club. We welcome eager,
committed students who have the passion to understand the biological, psychological and social
underpinnings of human behavior.
Psychology majors are able to take advantage of both the undergraduate and graduate
opportunities at Drexel by applying to the Accelerated BS/MS in Psychology.
JOB TITLES
Research Assistant
Human Resources Associate
Educational Coach
Health Research and Program
Evaluation Assistant
Sport Psychologist
Clinical Associate
Administrative Assistant
Associate Consultant
Volunteer Coordinator
Please refer to drexel.edu/scdc for our most recent co-op salary information.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & INTERNET RESOURCES
American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy
aamft.org
American Psychological Association
apa.org
American Counseling Association
counseling.org
National Association of Social Workers
socialworkers.org
American Mental Health Counselors
Association
amhca.org
Pennsylvania Psychological Associaiton
papsy.org
American Occupational Therapy
Association
aota.org
Psi Chi (Pschology Honors Soiciety)
psichi.org
CAREER RESOURCES
Steinbright Career Development Center:
Pre-Law Advising, Career Counseling, Career Assessments
drexel.edu/scdc/career-services
Resume, Interviewing and Job Search Best Practices
drexel.edu/scdc/professional-pointers
Workshop Calendar
drexel.edu/scdc/calendars-events/workshops
Drexel Writing Center
drexel.edu/engphil/about/DrexelWritingCenter
DREXEL DEPARTMENTS
Department of Psychology
nd
Stratton Hall, 2 Floor
3141 Chestnut Street
drexel.edu/psychology
Career Services Library
Careers Collection
Hagerty Library
rd
33 and Market Streets, Room 136
www.library.drexel.edu/guides/careers
3201 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215.895.2185
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STEINBRIGHT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
June 2014