What Can I Do With a Major in…
Psychology?
Psychologists study animal and human behavior and related mental, physiological and social processes in an attempt to
understand the dynamics of behavior. They also apply knowledge already attained to the prevention and solution of
both individual and social problems. Students interested in pursuing Psychology as a major can choose to obtain their B.S.
degree in one of four tracks: Clinical—Counseling, Industrial—Organizational, Paralegal, and General. Employers
recommend one or more internships to be successful and competitive when entering this field.
Skills, Values, and Attributes Associated with Psychology Majors:
Cultural sensitivity
Empathic nature
Proficient interpersonal communicator
High reading comprehension
Ability to observe and organize
Ability to conduct research, analyze and explain the results
Analytical mind
Understanding of human development and behaviors
Ability to analyze problems and make judgments
Mental and emotional well-being
Leisure Activities Psychology Majors May Enjoy:
Serving as a peer advisor
Working part-time or as a volunteer in a mental health agency, psychology department, hospital, or senior citizens’ home
Assisting with college recruitment efforts
Serving on a student council or as a tutor
Participating in Junior Achievement
Serving as a leader or chairperson in a community or school organization
Working part-time or as a volunteer in an advertising firm, sales department, special education class, or day care center
Working part-time or volunteering as a research assistant
Reading psychology-related publications
Courses Psychology Majors May Enjoy:
Human Development
Conflict Resolution
Animal Behavior
Abnormal Psychology
Organizational Development
Culture & Personality
Human Exceptionalities
Statistics
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Human Neuropsychology
Psychology and the Law
For More Information on majoring in Psychology, contact:
610-683-4455 • meehan@kutztown.edu • http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/psyc/
For More Information on Psychology Careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact
The KU Career Development Center • 113 Stratton Administration Center • 610-683-4067 • careers@kutztown.edu • http://careers.kutztown.edu
Possible Internship Sites and Employers of Psychology Majors:
Rehabilitation Agencies & Hospitals
Colleges/Universities
Business & Industry
Schools
Community Agencies
State/Federal Government
Private Practice
Correctional Facilities
Mental Health Agencies
Professional Organizations for Psychology Majors:
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
Association of Black Psychologists
www.abpsi.org
National Association of School Psychologists
www.nasponline.org
Association for Psychological Science
www.psychologicalscience.org
Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology
www.siop.org
Association of Women in Psychology
www.awpsych.org
Sample Career Titles:
Activity Leader
Admissions Evaluator
Animal Trainer
Art Therapist
Career Planning Professional
Child Psychologist
College Student Affairs Professional
Community and Social Service Worker
Community Relations Director
Corporate Merchandising Manager
Correctional Caseworker
Corrections Officer
Cottage Parent
Counselor: Alcohol/Drug
Counselor: Career
Counselor: Crisis Intervention
Counselor: Employment Agency
Counselor: Guidance
Counselor: Occupational
Counselor: School
Counselor: Vocational/Voc. Rehab
Creative Director
Criminologist
Editor
Employee/Labor Relations Mgr.
EEO/AA Specialist
Employee Assistance Director
Expressive Therapist
Financial Advisor
Financial Aid Director
Forensic Psychologist
Halfway House Parent
Health Educator
Hospice Coordinator
Hotel Management
Human Factors Specialist
Human Resources Administrator
Industrial Psychologist
International Student Advisor
Job Analyst &Developer
Labor Relations Specialist
Lawyer
Market Research Analyst
Marketing/Sales Manager
Mental Health Professional
Minority Group & Race Relations
Specialist
Motivational Speaker/Researcher
Music Therapist
Neuropsychologist
Occupational Therapist
Operations Manager
Outplacement Specialist
Personnel Manager
Physical Therapist
Police Officer
Prisoner Classification Interviewer
Probation Officer
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Social Worker
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychometrist
Public Health Statistician
Public Opinion Surveyor
Public Relations Specialist
Recreation Specialist
Regulatory Administrator
School Psychologist
Social Service Administrator
Social Worker
Sociologist
Speech Pathologist
Statistician Analyst
Teacher
Technical Writer/Communicator
Television/Media Researcher
Therapeutic Staff Support
Training & Development
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Wage/Benefits Analyst
Youth Corrections Officer
**Some careers may require further training and/or educational degree.
For More Information on Psychology Careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact
The KU Career Development Center • 113 Stratton Administration Center • 610-683-4067 • careers@kutztown.edu • http://careers.kutztown.edu
Websites for Psychology Majors:
The College Central Network
www.collegecentral.com/kutztown
Internships.com
www.internships.com
O*NET OnLine
http://online.onetcenter.org
Human Resources
www.hr.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.bls.gov/oco
Human Resources
www.jobs4hr.com
PsychWeb
www.psywww.com
MentalHealth.Net
www.mentalhelp.net
All Psychology Careers
www.allspychologycareers.com
Psychology—Online Resource Center
http://psychcentral.com
Online Psychology Career Center
www.socialpsychology.org
Opportunity Knocks
www.opportunitynocs.org
LaSalle Non-Profit Center
www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org
Social Service Jobs
www.socialservice.com
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
www.paralegals.org
Grad Schools
www.gradschools.com
CCN is KU’s online job/internship board. Students and alumni can search
internship, volunteer, part-time, and full-time job opportunities, post resumes,
create comprehensive online career portfolios, watch career advice videos, and
keep up-to-date on upcoming events.
Visit http://careers.kutztown.edu for more information.
Library Resources about Psychology in the Career Development Center:
Great Jobs for Psychology Majors
Opportunities in Mental Health Careers
Careers in Human Resources
Careers In Social & Rehabilitation Services
Opportunities in Training & Development
What to do With Your Degree - Psychology or Sociology
For More Information on Psychology Careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact
The KU Career Development Center • 113 Stratton Administration Center • 610-683-4067 • careers@kutztown.edu • http://careers.kutztown.edu
Key to Success... PLANNING!
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1st YEAR
DISCOVER!
2ND YEAR
EXPLORE!
3RD YEAR
EXPERIENCE!
4TH YEAR +
CHOOSE!
EXPLORE CAREER AREAS
COLLECT MORE INFORMATION
INCREASE EXPERIENCE
FIRST CAREER CHOICE
Talk with family, friends,
professors
Take STRONG &/or FOCUS
(offered by Career
Development)
Identify the following:
- Past accomplishments
- Interests
- Skills & abilities
- Work values
- Personality style
EXPLORE THE UNIVERSITY
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Read course catalogue/
become familiar with KU’s
majors
Set academic advising
appointment
Attend a workshop on:
- Study skills
- Test & note taking
- Time management
Think about taking summer
classes and plan a summer
job that relates to your
major
GAIN SELF-AWARENESS
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Identify interests & values
Find an organization or event to
volunteer your time
Visit the University Counseling
Center
List your major fears of college
life
Discuss your changing
relationship(s) with family
and friends
INITIATE RELATIONSHIPS
Join Res. Hall, Commuter or
Greek organization
Join KU clubs and organizations
that interest you
Allow time for fun!
Read about at least 3 career
options available to you
through your major
Talk with professionals in
interesting careers
(information interviews)
Spend a day on the job with
professionals in different
careers (job shadow)
Check out our website!
Gain experience through a
related summer job
GAIN MORE INFORMATION
Make an appointment for
academic advisement
Join the KU academic club for
your major
Confirm you’re in the correct
major for you
Look into a study abroad
program
Take some computer or business
courses
Focus attention on attaining a
good GPA - study HARD!
EXPAND NEW ROLES
Get to know some international
students
Find a mentor who can offer
support
Plan discussions with others from
different backgrounds and
cultures
Broaden your circle of friends
INCREASE INVOLVEMENT
Work on Res. Hall, Commuter or
Greek project/program
Apply for a campus work-study
position
Participate in intramurals
Try an internship
List tentative decisions about
your career
Attend Resume Writing &
Interview prep workshops
Begin to collect
recommendations from
employers/faculty/etc.
Become familiar with work
settings & job descriptions
Join a professional
organization at the
cheaper student rate!
MAKE INITIAL CHOICES
Earn good grades in major
courses
Attend seminars & conferences
related to your major
Ask faculty about relationship
between academic
coursework & future plans
Is grad school in your future?
Find out when & what you
need to do
TAKE SOME RISKS
Seek out people to talk about
your concerns
Help another work through a
problem
Discuss some of your decisions
with a mentor
Test your ideas through a
discussion group
Attend Job Search,
Interviewing and Sr.
Orientation workshops
Develop employer contact
list
Attend Career Fair(s)
Interview for jobs on
campus, at job fairs &
independently
Explore ALL jobs
Read professional journals
& join a listserv
LONG-TERM DECISIONS
Send out grad school
applications
Develop a special senior
project
Develop an independent
study
Make a list of your longterm learning goals
Where do you see yourself
in 5, 10 yrs.?
MAKE COMMITMENTS
List the components of your
lifestyle
Talk to an alumni about your
first year out of school
Make a list of your firm
decisions
Write 3 life goals & 3 fears
about next year
EXERCISE NEW SKILLS
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP
Get involved in student govt./
run for office!
Volunteer your time to help a
community organization
Chair a group
Lead a professional
organization
Volunteer to work in one of
the campus offices
Prepared by the Career Development Staff at Kutztown University
For More Information on majoring in Psychology, contact:
610-683-4455 • meehan@kutztown.edu • http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/psyc/
For More Information on Psychology Careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact
The KU Career Development Center • 113 Stratton Administration Center • 610-683-4067 • careers@kutztown.edu • http://careers.kutztown.edu