Careers in Psychology
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Counseling psychologists work with many different types of people including individuals of all ages, families, and organizations. They apply their professional skills in psychology to provide personal, group, and educational guidance to their clients as to how to recognize their inner strengths to cope with their problems. Counseling psychologists take jobs within group counseling practices, private practices, special population programs, and universities. To practice as a counseling psychologist, one needs a masters degree and a state license.
| Vocational | Chemical Dependency | Child Development | Sport |
| Relationships | Adult Development | Adolescent Development | Health |
| Mental Illness | Anxiety Disorders | Aggression/Anger Control |
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Clinical psychologists are mainly involved with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Some clinical psychologists practice exclusively with specific disorders while some concentrate on certain populations. Careers in clinical psychology include teaching in universities, working in hospitals and clinics, and practicing privately. To practice as a clinical psychologist, one needs a masters or doctoral degree and in some cases a state license.
| Eating Disorders | Out-Patient | Pediatric |
| Neuro Psychologist | Forensic | Rehabilitation |
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
School psychologists work directly with public and private schools while studying the ways in which children and adults learn and the influences that educational strategies and tactics have had on them. Their career tasks include assessing and counseling students, holding conferences with parents and school staff, and administering intervention sessions. To practice as a school psychologist, one must have public school teaching experience, a masters degree, and school psychologist certification.
| High School | Junior College |
| College | University |
| Educator |
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PSYCHOLOGY
Business psychologists help businesses strengthen their core team and work out how to inspire their star players. Business psychologists focus on things such as individual talent, entrepreneurial flair and leadership potential.
| Industrial Psychologist | Statistician |
| Labor Relations | Human Resource Generalist |
| Advertising | Sales |
| Public Relations | Retailing |
RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY
Research psychologists is someone who studies the workings of the human mind, looking at things like cognition, behavior, and affect. A research psychologist may also simply study people to learn more about them, or study animals in an attempt to learn more about basic behavior mechanisms.
| Humans | Animals |
| Science | Workplace |
HUMAN SERVICES
Students with bachelor degrees in psychology are employed in many different positions. The psychology degree represents a well-rounded liberal arts education allowing individuals to flourish in areas such as human resources, social services, mental health services, medical and religious organizations, and all branches of government.
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