Psychology


 

Description of Major 

This major educates students about human and animal behavior, specifically studying the patterns of behavior as well as in applying psychological principles and techniques to solving social and individual problems.           

For more information on studying Psychology:  click here

Employment Opportunities 

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, education, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, private practices, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for psychology graduates, including:

 

Activities Leader	Labor Relations Specialist
Admissions Counselor	Market Research Analyst
Advertising Professional	Marriage Counselor
Business Manager	Mental Health Worker
Career Counselor	Nursing Home Administrator
Child Psychologist	Personnel Manager
Child Welfare Worker	Police Officer
Clinical Psychologist	Probation/Parole Officer
College Student Affairs Professional	Psychiatrist
Community Relations Specialist	Psychologist
Copywriter	Psychometrist
Counselor	Public Relations Manager
Criminologist	Recreational Therapist
Customer Service Professional	Rehabilitation Counselor
Editor	Residence Counselor
Gerontologist	Sales Representative
Guidance Counselor	School Psychologist
Hospice Coordinator	Social Worker
Hospital Administrator	Speech Pathologist
Human Factors Specialist	Substance Abuse Counselor
Human Resource Professional	Teacher
	Youth Counselor

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.

 

Additional Links

            American Psychological Association (APA)
            Association for Psychological Science
            American Counseling Association
            International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
            UC McMicken College of Arts & Sciences

 

This page last updated on June 6, 2008
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