Choosing a Major

What can I do with my PSYCHOLOGY degree?

Employers of Psychology Majors

• Federal Government, Depts. of Health & Human Services, Justice and Veteran=s Assistance State Governments, Depts. of Human Services, and Mental Health
• Community Mental Health Centers
• State Psychiatric Hospitals
• Facilities for Mentally Handicapped
• Dept. of Justice, Probation and Parole
• Local Government
• Senior Citizen=s Centers
• Boys and Girls Clubs
• Goodwill Industries, YMCA, YWCA, Religious Service Organizations

Related Occupations for Psychology Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional schooling at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook@ or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of the other resources available at the Career Planning Office, located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

• Activity Leader 
• Crisis Intervention Counselor 
• Admissions Evaluator
• Art Therapist 
• Career Planning Professional 
• Child Psychologist
• College Student Affairs Professional 
• School Counselor 
• Vocational Counselor
• Creative Director 
• EEO/AA Specialist 
• Employee Assistance
• International Student Advisor 
• Job Developer 
• Probation Officer
• Mental Health Director/Coordinator 
• Psychologist 
• Recreation Specialist
• Community & Social Service Worker 
• Community Relations Director 
• Caseworker
• Cottage Parent 
• Substance Abuse Counselor 
• Career Counselor
• Guidance Counselor 
• Occupational Counselor 
• Hospice Coordinator
• Human Resources Professional 
• Motivational Researcher 
• Music Therapist
• Corrections Officer 
• Statistician 
• Clinical Psychologist

Preparing for a Job in Psychology

• Be prepared to obtain an advanced degree to do counseling work.
• Obtain practical experience through part-time or summer work such as camp counselor, resident hall advisor, work at a senior citizen=s facility.
• Volunteer in programs such as Big Brother/Sister, Special Olympics, psychiatric hospitals, or advocacy groups.
• Maintain high grade point average for admission to graduate school.
• Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills.

RELATED MAJOR AT CSU

• PSYCHOLOGY

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES

THE PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR COURSE GUIDE IS AVAILABLE AT:  psychology