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Psychologists and other human services professionals will have a strong knowledge and understanding of human behavior, social groups and institutions. Combined with appropriate related courses, the concentration provides students with a background for entrance into the field of psychology, medicine, law or other professions.
- Oral and written interpersonal communications
- Knowledge of human development and behavior
- Ability to observe, analyze and interpret information
- Critical thinking
- Ability to understand group dynamics
- Ability to resolve or mediate conflicts
This guide contains only a partial list of related occupations in Psychology.
In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college
course work in this major, you may also need to acquire career related
work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional
education.
Advertising Assistant
Assistant Account Executive
Assistant Probation Officer
Case Worker
Clinical Psychologist
Community / Social Service Worker
Corrections Officer
Counseling Psychologist
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Crisis Intervention Counselor
Forensic Psychologist
Hotel / Event Management
Human Resources Staff
Industrial / Organizational Psychologist
Market Research Analyst
Marketing / Sales Manager |
Media Buyer / Planner
Public Relations Assistant
School Psychologist
Statistician
Teacher
Technical Writer
Television / Media Research |
In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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