Exploring Careers in Psychology
Interested in careers related to psychology? Not sure what you can do with a psychology degree? Check out some of these resources:
This article begins by defining the difference between psychology and neuroscience, and then goes on to introduce forty different fields of psychology and neuroscience, including community psychology, health psychology, psychometrics, and sports psychology.
The American Psychological Association provides a helpful overview of psychology as a science, some of the subfields that exist within the field, the professional outlook, and the steps to prepare for a career in psychology.
Dr. Drew Appleby of Indiana University has created an online resource for students to explore career options available for the psychology major. This resource contains more than 2000 websites featuring more than 281 different careers one might pursue after earning their bachelor’s degree in psychology.
This article, published by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, describes the value of an undergraduate degree in psychology, and explains several “threats” or misconceptions about the discipline.
This article provides a brief overview of various psychology degrees and the different career opportunities available to those who study psychology.
- Listen: Why Major in Psychology?
This podcast produced by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, features Dr. Stacie Spencer sharing three great reasons why you should major in psychology.
- Interactive Visual Tool: What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology?
Use this interactive tool published by the APA to see the different types of jobs held by individuals with bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees in psychology.