A psychology major prepares students to work in wide variety of occupations. Students with bachelor's degrees not only obtain work in psychology but in business, government, criminal justice, and research. The table at below lists titles of jobs obtained by students with bachelor's degrees in psychology.
Psychology is also a good preparation for graduate school in all areas of psychology, education, business, criminal justice, law, and health-related areas, including medical school.
Examples of job titles for students with a bachelor's degree in psychology are shown below by area.
Business
Employment counselor
Management trainee
Personnel analyst
Public information officer
Public relations
Sales representative
Store manager
Staff training & development
Mental Health or Social Services
Corrections officer
Drug/substance abuse counselor
Intensive case manager
Milieu therapist I
Police officer
Probation/parole officer
Rehabilitation adviser
Residential youth counselor
Government, Research, or Other Areas
Congressional aide
Lab manager
Reporter
Research assistant or associate
Statistical assistant
Technical writer
Sources:
Jobs obtained by Penn State Greater Allegheny students
APA Careers in Psychology. http://www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers.aspx
Lloyd, M.A. (1997, July 16). Entry level positions obtained by psychology majors. http://www.psywww.com/careers/entry.htm.
Penn State Greater Allegheny career services
Penn State University Park Psychology Department career links
American Psychological Assocation career information