What Can I Do With a Major In Psychology?
Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior. It seeks to understand and explain both normal and abnormal behavior, mental ability, perception, development, and differences in individuals.
Areas of Focus
Industrial and Organizational psychology- job advisor, measurement psychologist, study job morale, developmental psychology, psychology of personality, social psychology, educational psychology
Counseling Psychology- vocational rehabilitation, employment bureaus/social agencies, rehabilitation centers, public/private hospitals
Clinical and Abnormal psychology- development of principles, methods, techniques, manifestations, and personality defects
Community psychology- how we function at home, school, and our communities
Developmental psychology- human development from birth to death and explanations of personal differences and similarities
Educational psychology- how people learn as applied to schools, industry, and technology
Environmental psychology- how we see different spaces to be more comfortable in our environments and personal space
Experimental psychology- research, animal work, how we speak and understand
Neuropsychology/Psychobiology- relations between physical systems and behavior. Lab and medical settings, research, testing
Psychometrics and Quantitative psychology- math, data analysis, psychological testing, assessment
Rehabilitation psychology- effects of birth trauma, stroke, and handicaps. Try to overcome situational and psychological obstacles
School psychology- deal with emotional, psychological, and intellectual development of young people as in an educational system, guidance counselor, deliver workshops
Family psychology- importance of family as a formative structure in our lives for the prevention and treatment of marital and family problems through research and application
Health psychology- concerned with psychology of health maintenance
Social psychology- interested in how our attitudes and opinions are formed and changed
Psychology of Aging- understanding the impact of aging and helps cope with growing old.
Psychology and Law, and Forensic psychology- bridges the gap between psychology and law enforcement.
Psychology and Gender- development of gender identity, impact of socialization on self-identity, issues of abuse, hormonal influences
Career Titles
Caseworker
Day Care Center Director
Employment Counselor
Youth Counselor
Volunteer Services Director
Child Development Specialist
Health-Service Administrator
Rehabilitation Worker
Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health Coordinator
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatrist
Psychometrist
Penologist
Probation/Parole Officer
Psychiatric Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Criminologist
Neuropsychologist
Probation Officer
Corrections Officer
Correctional Caseworker
Police Officer
Industrial Relations Coordinator
Stockbroker
Job analyst
Marketing Manager
Training Specialist
Organizational Psychologist
Employment Recruiter
Advertising Account Manager
Marker Research Analyst
Systems Analyst
Consumer Psychologist
Labor Relations Coordinator
Human Resource Manager
Biomedical Laboratory Technician
Art Director
Salesperson
Business Administrator
Computer Programmer
Executive Search Consultant
Statistician Assistant
Teacher
School Psychologist
School Counselor
Professor
Experimental Psychology Researcher
Clinical Psychology Researcher
Curriculum Designer
College Student Affairs Administrator
Consumer Researcher
Statistical Report Writer
Technical Writer
Media Director
Public Opinion Survey Worker
Journalist
Vocational Teacher
Attorney
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Copywriter
Affirmative Action Officer
Community Organizer
Relocation Worker
Policy Analyst
Field Health Officer
Health Policy planner
Environmental Psychologist
Activity Leader
Assistant Account Executive
Food and Beverage Assistant
Media Buyer
Media Planner
Television/Media Research
Program Developer
Recreation Specialist
Health Club Assistant Manager
Social Service Professional Staff
Cottage Parent
Minister
Public Relations Specialist
Music Therapist
Physical Therapist
Sociologist
Art Therapist
Career Related Websites
Psych Job Listings in Geocities
Jobs with the US Department of Health & Human Services
Jobs with the US Department of Housing & Urban Development
The Corporation for National & Community Service
American Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists