Psychology
The psychology major emphasizes the role of psychological theory and research in understanding human behavior and experience. Students analyze and interpret psychological literature and conduct psychological investigations through seminars, lab and research courses. Majors are required to choose a related field, which is typically a six-course concentration or minor.
Related Careers:
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Human Services |
Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Services, Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychiatry |
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Education |
Guidance Counselor, School Psychologist, Elementary, Secondary, Middle School, or College Teaching |
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Business |
Human Resources, Advertising, Market Research, Sales, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist |
| Government / Private Research Centers | Research, Psychometrics |
Other areas to consider: Law, Public Health
Links:
American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org/)
American School Counselor Association (http://www.schoolcounselor.org)
National Association of Social Workers (http://www.naswdc.org)
American Psychiatric Association (http://www.psych.org)
National Institute of Mental Health (http://www.nimh.nih.gov)
American Psychology-Law Society (http://http://www.ap-ls.org/)
Psychometric Society (http://www.psychometrika.org/)