Career Options

The successful psychology major graduates have an increased knowledge of human behavior and sufficient analytical and interpersonal skills to be effective in utilizing this knowledge. Hence, a wide range of interesting and stimulating career opportunities are available in numerous fields. A sample of positions in these fields include personnel administrators, public relations, recreation, psychiatric assistants, health educators, probation and parole officers, salespersons, counselors, laboratory and research assistants, community workers, daycare center supervisors, newspaper reporters, technical writers, business employers and employees, and many others. The major in psychology also prepares students very well for graduate study.