Careers in Psychology
A degree in psychology can help prepare individuals for careers in research laboratories, mental health agencies, hospitals, academic institutions, business, industry, and public organizations.
Although a Bachelor's degree in psychology can help provide general training and knowledge for a variety of general careers, a graduate degree is typically required for more specialized careers in the field of psychology including becoming a therapist, school counselor, neuroscientist, and other professions.
Careersinpsychology.org outlines various career options for individuals who obtain a degree in psychology.
The following career options are available for individuals will a degree in Psychology:
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Academic Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107010.html
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Applied Statistician http://www.occupationalinfo.org/02/020167026.html
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Art Therapist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/07/076127010.html
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Career Information Specialist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/24/249367014.html
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Caseworker http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107010.html
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Chief Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107046.html
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Child Development Specialist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195227018.html
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Child Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045061010.html
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Child Welfare/Placement Caseworker http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107014.html
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Clinical Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107022.html
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College/University Professor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/09/090227010.html
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Counseling Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107026.html
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Criminal Investigator (FBI, etc) http://www.occupationalinfo.org/37/375167042.html
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Developmental Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045061010.html
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Educational Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045067010.html
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Elementary School Teacher http://www.occupationalinfo.org/09/092227010.html
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Employee Relations Specialist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/166267042.html
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Employment Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/166257010.html
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Experimental Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045061018.html
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Family Counselor/Caseworker http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107018.html
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Financial Aid Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/169267018.html
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Guidance Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107010.html
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Health Care Facility Administrator http://www.occupationalinfo.org/18/187117010.html
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High School Teacher http://www.occupationalinfo.org/09/091227010.html
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Human Resource Advisor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/166267046.html
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Industrial/Organizational Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107030.html
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Market Research Analyst http://www.occupationalinfo.org/05/050067014.html
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Marriage and Family Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107054.html
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Medical Social Worker http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107030.html
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Music Therapist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/07/076127014.html
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Personnel Recruiter http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/166267038.html
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Polygraph Examiner http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/199267026.html
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Preschool Teacher http://www.occupationalinfo.org/09/092227018.html
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Probation/Parole Officer http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107046.html
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Psychiatric Aide/Attendant http://www.occupationalinfo.org/35/355377014.html
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Psychiatric Social Worker http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107034.html
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Psychiatric Technician http://www.occupationalinfo.org/07/079374026.html
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Public Relations Representative http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/165167014.html
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Recreational Therapist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/07/076124014.html
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Research Assistant http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/199364014.html
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School Psychologist http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107034.html
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School Social Worker http://www.occupationalinfo.org/19/195107038.html
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Substance Abuse Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107058.html
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor http://www.occupationalinfo.org/04/045107042.html
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Volunteer Coordinator http://www.occupationalinfo.org/18/187167022.html