1. Career Options for Psychology Majors

2. What is Psychology? Scientific study of behavior Emotion Cognition
Action
Brain
Language
Perception
Social navigation
Learning/Memory
Stress
Mental Illness
Study of Psychology
Add to growing scientific understanding

3. How best to choose a path?
3+ Ms = MAP TO MUCH SUCCESS
Multitude of career options in psychology
Make exploration your guide
Match your skill set/career goals/passion with your career choice
(Make money!)

4. MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS Different degrees (basic & applied fields)
Bachelor’s degree*
Case worker; Substance abuse counselor; Personnel administrator
Master’s degree*
School psychologist; Consumer psychologist; Art therapist
Doctoral degree*
Clinical psychologist; Behavioral neuroscientist; Professor/Researcher
(*examples)

5. MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS Demand for psychology degree remains strong.
Skill set developed in the study of psychology is valued by many employers.
Skill set = writing, research/experimental design, & analytical thinking.
Many fields are competitive.
Typically more opportunities for career growth with graduate degree… ENACT YOUR PLAN EARLY!
Smart/thoughtful plan includes working for a good GPA & becoming involved in research/internship.

6. MAKE EXPLORATION YOUR GUIDE
Explore now to discover which psychology field/career is best for you.
PSY 101  300 level classes  400 level classes
Non-psychology classes
Minor(s )
Extracurricular activities
“Golden” sources of information
Advisor
APA.org (Careers in Psychology)
Career Development Center

7. MATCH INTEREST & SKILLS WITH CAREER CHOICE
What can you do with a psychology degree?
MUCH (ado about something!)
Formulate a general plan early.
Stick to it but be willing to modify as you learn more via exploration and make more specific your plan.
Match your penchants/philosophy/skills with a career that will enable you to reach your goals.
Don’t worry…(work hard)…be happy.

8. Sample Salaries – Bachelor’s Degree Only
                                                              

9. Number One (Lavender Mist): Jackson Pollock, 1951