Psychology Career Resources
Psychology is a liberal arts degree that prepares students for a variety of positions. Students who hold bachelor’s
degrees in psychology are qualified in many different ways; they have human relation skills, critical thinking ability, and
writing ability, all of which are desirable characteristics to most employers. There are hundreds of professional level
positions that require either liberal arts major like psychology, or any bachelor’s degree. Visit the Career Center to learn
more about liberal arts occupations and career options for psychology majors.
Psychology Career Related Websites:
Careers in Psychology: http://careersinpsychology.org/
PsychologyCareerCenter.Org (Find internships, careers, and licensure information)
Psych Jobs: http://www.psychologyjobs.com /
Visit Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore careers related to psychology
Search for County, State, and Government Jobs: (Search for these job titles)
Sacramento County
www.saccounty.net/
State of California
http://jobs.ca.gov//
Federal Government
https://www.usajobs.gov/
Child Development Specialist
Mental Health Worker
Probation Aide
Family Service Worker
Human Services Assistant
Therapist Aide
Associate Personnel Analyst
Associate Program Planner
Behavior Specialist
Staff Services Analyst
Medical Technical Assistant
Research Program Specialist
Human Resources Program Planner
Social Service Aids and Assistants
Rec. and Creative Arts Therapists
Personnel Staffing Specialist
Personnel Management Specialist
Research Analyst Specialist
Join a Professional Association*: (Attend conferences, workshops, and network with psychology professionals)
American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org/ )
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (http://www.apa.org/apags/ )
Association for Psychological Sciences (http://www.psychologicalscience.org/ )
Social Psychology Network (http://www.socialpsychology.org/psych.htm )
Sacramento Valley Psychological Association (http://sacramentovalleypsychologist.com/)
*Various associations allow students to join at discounted rates
Sample Career Fields Directly or Indirectly Related to Psychology (Search: www.ONetonline.org)
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Consulting Psychologist
Human Resources
Sales and Advertising Representative
Family Preservation
Public Relations
Market Research Analyst
Mental Health Counselors
Education Teacher
Production Analyst
School Psychologist
Project Manager
Career Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Recreational Counselor or Aide
Child Care Counselor
Social Worker
Guidance Counselor
Research Analyst
Marriage Family Therapist
Academic Advising and Career Center • California State University, Sacramento • (916) 278-6231 • www.csus.edu/careercenter • April 2013