What Can I Do With a Psychology Major?

Description of the Major

Psychology majors explore a wide range of theories concerning human behavior, development, thought, emotion, learning, intelligence, personality, group dynamics and abnormal behavior. Through course work and a variety of fieldwork opportunities, students are encouraged to use what they learn toward understanding themselves and their relationships. Like other liberal arts majors, psychology provides a strong foundation for graduates pursuing a wide range of career fields.

Career Areas

Business/Industry
Colleges/Universities
Community Agencies
Correctional Facilities
Government
Hospitals
Mental Health Agencies
Private Practice
Behavioral Research
Shelters

Sample Job Titles*

Advertising Executive
Counselor
Criminologist
Doctor
Health Educator
Lawyer
Market Researcher
Marriage & Family Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Probation/Parole Officer
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Religious Leader
Research Assistant
Social Worker
Teacher
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree

What recent Johnson State College PSY graduates are doing

Residential Specialist
Clinical Project Coordinator
Paraprofessional Educator
Admissions/Marketing
Security Officer
Behavioral Interventionist
Investigator
Vocational Specialist
Therapist
Case Manager
Social Worker


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Skills and personality traits representative of PSY majors

Students who major in Psychology enjoy analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing and evaluating information especially as it pertains to behavior. These students have highly developed intrapersonal and interpersonal insights, good speaking, listening, and writing skills, and the ability to appreciate human diversity, which is the very core of psychology. They engage in research activities in order to test theories and answer questions about a variety of human and animal behaviors.


Web Links for Psychology Majors


American Psychological Society

Psych Web

American Psychological Association

National Institute of Mental Health

National Mental Health Association

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