1. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... PSYCHOLOGY www.sc.edu/career

2. psy·chol·o·gy 1.The science that deals with mental processes and behavior. 2.The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, group, or activity* *"psychology." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 06 Aug. 2009.. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/psychology

3. Psychology Majors Study Basic human processes and behaviors at the individual, social, and cellular levels Techniques and uses of descriptive and inferential statistics in evaluating human behavior theories of emotion, perception, motivation, personality, learning, and thinking...and more

4. Specializations Art/Dance/Music Therapy Clinical Psychology Community Psychology Counseling Psychology Consumer Psychology Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology Guidance (School Counseling) Health Psychology Industrial or Organizational Psychology Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Personality Psychology Recreation School Psychology Social Work Speech Pathology Sport Psychology Most undergraduate programs offer only a general course of study. However, many specializations can be pursued with additional study. These include, but are not limited to:

5. Psychology at the University of South Carolina Undergraduate Degrees Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major: Experimental Psychology Bachelor of Science (BS) Major: Experimental Psychology The university also offers a Minor in Psychology and Neuroscience

6. Psychology at the University of South Carolina Graduate Degrees Master of Arts (MA) Experimental Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) Experimental Psychology Clinical-Community Psychology School Psychology

7. Psychology Majors Develop Skills In Using insight to deal effectively with people Promoting positive relationships with groups or individuals Applying knowledge of human needs to counseling and crisis intervention Critical reading Using interviewing techniques in investigative reporting, social service, or marketing research Conducting surveys and interpreting results Analyzing statistical data

8. Psychology Majors Develop Skills In using computers and assisting in lab research conducting library research and developing reports teaching and speaking to groups managing and advising people using effective verbal and written communication to convey facts, theories, and ideas problem solving, conceptual, and analytical thinking observing human behavior

9. Employment The undergraduate degree alone in psychology does not directly lead to a career as a psychologist or professional counselor. The degree does provide you with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work involving people.

10. Employment Settings Business & Commerce: Includes management and direction of for-profit organizations including the development of business plans, marketing strategies, product development, and human resource management

11. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Business & Commerce Account Executive Community Relations Representative Corporate Merchandising Manager Customer Service Representative EEO/AA Specialist Junior Market Analyst Labor Relations Manager Marketing Director Mediator Operations Manager Recruiter Regulatory Administrator Statistician Analyst

12. Employment Settings Communication & Journalism: Includes print, television, radio, and Internet media. Encompasses everything from business planning and capital development to producing and writing original news or entertainment material.

13. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Communication & Journalism Advertising Director Casting Director Copywriter Editor Foreign Correspondent Media Buyer Media Planner News Anchor Personnel Interviewer Press Director Producer Public Relations Specialist Publications Director Publisher Reporter Technical Writer

14. Employment Settings Consulting: Includes historical and ethnographic research; political surveying, social/cultural assessments, designing bilingual and bicultural curricula; assessing services, and more.

15. Sample occupational titles associated with Consulting Bicultural Curricula Developer Business Consultant Community Planner Corporate Communications Consultant Employee Relations Specialist Marketing Strategist Mediator Management Consultant Policy Analyst Public Health Advisor Public Relations Consultant Recruitment Consultant Training Specialist

16. Employment Settings Education: Includes classroom instruction, curricula development, research, writing, administration, program management, and lecturing. Teaching and research positions at colleges and universities require an advanced degree. Most other teaching positions require proper certification.

17. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Education Administrator Admissions Evaluator Author/Writer Career Counselor College or University Professor Financial Aid Director Guidance Counselor Health Educator Lecturer Primary School Teacher Program Manager Residence Hall Director Secondary School Teacher Student Affairs Professional Text Writer

18. Employment Settings Social Services: Includes among others counseling, social work, program management, public service, non-profit work, ministry, and positions in correctional facilities. Most ministry and counseling positions require the completion of a certification or advanced study program.

19. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Social Services Art Therapist Career Planning Professional Child Psychologist Community Worker Corrections Worker Crisis Intervention Counselor Expressive Therapist Mental Health Coordinator Occupational Therapist Parole Officer Psychiatrist Public Health Statistician Social Worker Speech Pathologist

20. Distribution Of Employed Persons With A Bachelor’s Degree In Psychology By Sector Source: Fogg, N.P, Harrington, P.E. & Harrington, T.F, (2004). College Majors Handbook (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Publishing.

21. TOP 10 Occupations That Employ Persons With Only A Bachelor’s Degree In Psychology 1.Top- and mid-level managers, executives 2.Sales (including retail) 3.Social Workers 4.Other management-related occupations 5.Personnel, training and labor relations specialists 6.Other administrative (i.e. record clerks) 7.Insurance, securities, real estate, business services 8.Other marketing and sales occupations 9.Registered nurses, pharmacists, therapists, physician assistants 10.Accountants, auditors, other financial specialists Source: Fogg, N.P, Harrington, P.E. & Harrington, T.F, (2004). College Majors Handbook (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Publishing.

22. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Pursue an excellent academic record Obtain part-time, summer, or internship work experience Volunteer with service and counseling organizations Become fluent in a foreign language Obtain a minor in a related area (i.E. Criminal justice, psychology, gender studies or education) Obtain an advanced degree and/or certification to perform counseling Develop strong writing and speaking skills

23. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Develop strong quantitative and statistical skills Become comfortable working with people from different backgrounds and cultures Take courses focusing on inequality and families Become active in peer mediation groups if available Secure leadership positions in campus or community groups Obtain teaching certification Acquire survey and evaluation skills

24. Books And Web Resources Books Career Paths in Psychology by Robert J. Sternberg Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World by Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan Great Jobs for Psychology Majors by Julie Degalan and Stephen E. Lambert Web Resources APA: American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/http://www.apa.org/ American Psychological Society http://www.psychologic alscience.org/http://www.psychologic alscience.org/ Psych Web http://www.psywww.com/ http://www.psywww.com/

25. Resources For More Information Department of Psychology www.cas.sc.edu/psyc www.cas.sc.edu/psyc Career Center Library http://www.sc.edu/career/Library/library.html Psychology Related Websites www.sc.edu/career/la/psych.html CAS Career Development Website www.sc.edu/career/cascdp/index.html

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