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a major in Psychology? |
Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge of human needs and problems to counseling, crisis intervention, education, and social services.
- Advanced quantitative, analytical, and research skills.
- Understanding of the socioeconomic, socio-cultural, developmental, and environmental factors that impact human behavior.
- Ability to conduct and analyze psychological research and tests.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
- Highly developed observation and introspective skills.
- Capacity to work well during crisis situations and independently.
* Please Note: It is important to note that it will be extremely difficult to counsel without an advanced degree.
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Possible Careers / Job Titles
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- Advertising
- Affirmative Action Officer
- Art Therapist
- Career Counselor
- Child Welfare Worker
- Clergy Person
- Clinical Psychologist
- Conflict Resolution Counselor
- Corporate Trainer
- Counseling Psychologist
- Counselor
- Criminologist
- Discharge Planning Counselor
- Drug & Alcohol Counselor
- Employee Assistance Counselor
- Equal Opportunity Officer
- FBI / CIA Agent
- Foreign Student Adviser
- Forensic Psychologist
- Gerontologist
- Guidance Counselor
- Human Resources
- Labor Relations
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- Lawyer
- Marketing
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Organizational Psychologist
- Parole / Probation Officer
- Pollster
- Polygraph Examiner
- Professor
- Psychologist
- Recreational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Special Education Teacher
- Speech Pathologist
- Student Assistance Counselor
- Teacher
- Test Developer
- Vocational Counselor
- Youth Center Director
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Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.
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This page last modified on August 6, 2009.
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