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A Major in 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.
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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