Careers in Psychology
A quality education in psychology prepares students for an array of occupational/professional opportunities! The psychology degree is arguably one of the most versatile degrees a student can earn. The scientific study and holistic appreciation of mental processes and behavior encompasses many areas of inquiry and fields of practice. This page is meant to direct students to web-based resources on careers in psychology. It will be regularly updated to provide the prospective psychology student with the most current information on career opportunities in the psychological sciences.
WEB-BASED RESOURCES ON CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
- PsycCAREERS: http://www.psyccareers.com/
This site is hosted by the American Psychological Association and provides great resources on career opportunities in psychology! It is one of my favorite career sites.
- Marky Lloyd's Careers in Psychology Page: http://www.psywww.com/careers/
A wonderful, down-to-earth site providing students with good information about careers in psychology.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook_Psychologists: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm
Classic resource for the most current information on the job outlook within the field of psychology. After reviewing this site, you will see that there is a growing need for qualified psychologists in the United States!
- Board of Examiners in Psychology_Educational Programs: http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/Psychology/education.htm
"The Board of Examiners in Psychology was created in 1953 by an act of the State Legislature. Its mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice as psychologists or psychological examiners within this state be qualified." The Board of Examiners provides a list of educational programs in psychology. I would use the links provided to survey the various colleges/universities in Tennessee that offer psychology degree programs.
- What can I do with a degree in Psychology? http://www.apsu.edu/careers/majors/majors/psychology.pdf
This link requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher (www.adobe.com) This source was prepared by representatives at Austin Peay State University, located in Clarksville, TN. It provides a good overview of likely careers in psychology.
"The purpose of psychology is to give us a completely different idea of the things we know best." --Paul Valery, Tel quel