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Career Services
What Can I Do With My Major?
Psychology Majors
The following is a sample of career possibilities for students who are majors in Psychology. Please note that this is not a complete list of options, and that some of these jobs may also require further education beyond the Bachelors level. To learn more about careers in the Psychology field, you may contact some of the professional organizations listed below, review the references listed here, and visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook website at: http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOH
Professional Organizations
A professional organization is comprised of a group of professionals and aspiring professionals in a particular industry who meet periodically for the purpose of sharing ideas and promoting professional development in that field. Professional organizations are a wonderful venue for networking in your industry. You can meet and work with professionals in your field and have the opportunity to share your expertise and questions with those who are interested in doing the same. Most professional organizations hold meetings, workshops or seminars on selected topics that allow you to learn more about those topics. They may also have professional journals or newsletters to keep you up to date on the organization and trends in the industry. Upon joining a professional organization, try to become as involved as you can in the organization(s) you select: join committees, hold an office, write articles. It is a great way to get noticed. Membership dues will vary by organization. There is often a student or new professional rate that is lower than the regular rate. For more information on professional organizations in your field, speak to a faculty member or professional in your major. American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/ Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology http://www.psichi.org/ The American Counseling Association http://www.counseling.org Western Suffolk Counseling Association http://www.wsuffolkcounselors.org References
Aubrecht, L., (2001). What Can I do with A B.A. in Psychology? Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology. Retrieved 4/14/02 from http://www.psichi.org/pubs/articles/article_68.asp DeGalan, J. and Lambert, S. (2000). Great Jobs for Psychology Majors. Lincolnwood: VGM Career Horizons. The Occupational Outlook Handbook. http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOH. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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