| What
can I do with a major in....?
Psychology
The
courses and programs offered by the Department of Psychology are meant
to be a part of a liberal arts education, teaching the basic principles
and theory of psychology, the scientific study of human behavior, mental
processes, and emotions. The psychology programs are designed to prepare
students with the analytical and technical skills necessary for graduate
study in psychology and for careers in human services and other occupations
for which a psychology background is valuable. Courses are offered that
introduce psychology to non-majors, enabling students to make practical
applications of psychology to their own lives.
Students who graduate with a major in psychology will be able to write
a research paper written in accordance with guidelines set forth by the
American Psychological Association (APA). They will be trained in those
research and statistical skills frequently employed in the field of psychology.
They will be able to complete an independent research project, and write
a synthesis of the psychological literature in an area of psychological
interest.
Required
Courses for the Psychology Major
Required
Courses for the Concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience
Transferable
Skills
Some information
taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science
Advising Office
| Human
Relations |
Research |
Interpersonal
skills
Behavior modification
Analyzing behavior
Motivating oneself and others
Understanding individual differences
Group dynamics
Attitude assessment
Empathy |
Framing
the central question
Clarifying/developing ideas and theories
Comparing/synthesizing theories
Isolating potentially causal factors
Gathering information
Organizing and analyzing data
Summarizing data/information
Relating theories to data
Evaluating theories and evidence |
| Communications |
Creativity |
Verbal/written
skills
Observing people/data/things
Influencing/persuading others
Informing/explaining to others
Mediating/negotiating with others |
Trouble
shooting
Defining problem areas
Setting up a system to analyze data
Offering new perspectives
Developing new agendas for old problems |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Science Advising Office
| Business |
Public
Administration |
Industrial
relations coordinator
Organizational psychologist
Personnel administrator
Placement counselor
Interviewer
Job analyst
Advertising agent
Market research analyst
Consumer psychologist
Labor relations coordinator
Sales representative |
Affirmative
action officer
Community organization worker
Community planning specialist
Police officer
Relocation worker
Policy analyst
Friend of the court
Intelligence specialist
Health policy planner |
| Communication |
General |
Consumer
researcher
Statistical report writer
Technical writer
Legal descriptive writer
Media administrator
Public opinion pollster |
Curriculum
designer
Corrections administrator
Animal ecologist
Histology technician
Hospital admissions counselor |
| Human
Services |
Psychologists |
Human
services
Youth counselor
Rehabilitation worker
Inmate worker
Case worker
Day care center director
Behavioral technician
Volunteer services coordinator
School counselor
Employment counselor
Physician
Psychiatric social worker
Psychotherapist
Psychometrist
Criminologist
Development officer
Senior citizen program coordinator
Medical case worker
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist |
Biological
Developmental
Cognitive
Counseling
Industrial/organizational
Clinical
Social
Statistical
Psychometric
Engineering
Educational
Environmental |
Graduate
and Professional Schools
APA:
Accredited Doctoral Programs in Professional Psychology
Clinical
Psychology Graduate School Directories from Walden University
Clinical
Psychology Programs
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on Psychology Careers
American
Psychological Association (APA)
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