Career Options for Psychology Majors
This is a brief sampling of skills, occupational titles, and employment settings which relate to a
major in psychology.
Knowledge and Skills Psychology Majors Develop:
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Problem solving
Knowledge of brain/behavior relationships
Effective oral and written communication
Critical thinking: analysis, synthesis, evaluation
Social perception and sensitivityLiterature review
Knowledge of social behavior
Research skills: statistical analysis, research design measurement, and evaluation
Knowledge of human development
Career Options PDF
Sample Job Titles for Psychology Majors:
Entry Level Positions
Advisor in education
Caseworker
Child care worker
Clergy member
Employee trainer
Employment recruiter/interviewer
Group home "house parent"
Journalist/columnist/commentator
Parent educator
Personnel officer
Probation officer
Program evaluator
Salesperson
Social worker (Level 1)
Youth program supervisor
Positions Requiring Further Training
Attorney
Counselor (e.g., rehab, guidance)
Elementary/secondary/special ed.
Hospital administrator
Marriage and family therapist
Occupational/physical therapist
Physician
Psychiatrist
Psychologist (e.g., clinical,
Psychiatric aide
Public relations representative
Recreation supervisor
Research technician/statistician
developmental)
Psychometrist
Therapist (e.g., art, music, drama)
University professor
Possible Employment Settings for Psychology Majors:
Adoption and child care agencies
Advertising depts and agencies
Air, bus, rail lines
Business corporations
Churches and religious
organizations
Colleges and schools
Community organizations
Correctional institutions
Court system
Educational agencies
Government agencies
Hospitals
Mgmt consulting firms
Mental health agencies and
associations
Personnel departments
Social services agencies