Psychology

The psychology major has special characteristics that will make you a valuable addition to prospective employers:

Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
Ability to apply knowledge of human needs and problems to counseling, crisis intervention, education and social services.
Advanced quantitative, analytical, and research skills.
Understanding of the socioeconomic, socio-cultural, developmental and environmental factors that impact human behavior.
Ability to conduct and analyze psychological research and tests.
Proficiency in the use of computers.
Highly developed observation and introspective skills.
Capacity to work well during crisis situations and independently.

It is important to note that it will be extremely difficult to counsel without an advanced degree.

Possible Career Paths
Although this major will prepare you for the following careers, advanced training/education may be required. Research careers/job titles that interest you to become aware of the requirements for this field:
Advertising Affirmative Action Officer Art Therapist Career Counselor Child Welfare Worker Clergy Person Clinical Psychologist Conflict Resolution Counselor Corporate Trainer Counseling Psychologist Counselor Criminologist Discharge Planning Counselor Drug & Alcohol Counselor Employee Assistance Counselor Equal Opportunity Officer FBI / CIA Agent Foreign Student Adviser Forensic Psychologist Gerontologist Guidance Counselor Human Resources Labor Relations			Lawyer Marketing Marriage and Family Therapist Mental Health Worker Occupational Therapist Organizational Psychologist Parole / Probation Officer Pollster Polygraph Examiner Professor Psychologist Recreational Therapist Rehabilitation Counselor School Psychologist Social Worker Special Education Teacher Speech Pathologist Student Assistance Counselor Teacher Test Developer Vocational Counselor Youth Center Director

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