Careers Available with a Bachelor´s Degree in Psychology

As you probably know, to be considered a "psychologist," one must have an advanced degree (Master´s, Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in psychology. However, a major or minor in psychology is an excellent adjunct to many fields such as law, business, or teaching. A basic knowledge of psychology can illuminate some basic principles of behavior--a tremendous asset if one wants to communicate effectively, persuade, supervise, or teach. Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors, and many majors use it as the basis for a liberal arts education, or as a foundation for work in other fields such as medicine, law, business, human services, management, sales, and the like.

Click on the links below to learn more about the kinds of careers you can pursue with your Bachelor´s degree in psychology.

Entry Level Positions Obtained by Psychology Majors

• This web page provides a list of the types of jobs frequently obtained by psychology majors.

Bachelor´s-level Psychology Jobs

• This is a great site featuring sections on: (1) Questions often asked by career-seeking psychology majors, (2) Job skills possessed by psychology majors, (3) What do employers look for in psychology majors they interview?, (4) Do you prepare for graduate school and a job in the same way?, and (5) Areas of specialization in psychology.

Finding Careers with a Bachelor´s Degree in Psychology

• This is an article written by the Psi Chi National President describing how and where to look for jobs, and how to best prepare yourself to get a job.

Bachelor´s Graduates Seek Greater Challenges (link updated 07/11/2006)

• This is an article from the APA Monitor which describes the kinds of jobs you can get with a Bachelor´s degree in psychology and how to prepare for these jobs. It also provides statistics on the settings in which psychology majors are working.

The Distinctive Skills of a Psychology Graduate (link updated 07/11/2006)

• This is another article from the APA Monitor which describes the various skills psychology students develop through their training -- skills which you can use to better market yourself. This article is especially helpful when preparing a resume or vita!

Job Outlook for the Next Two Decades - Bachelor´s Graduates

• This is a section from the American Psychological Association´s online brochure entitled Psychology Careers for the 21st Century.

Books on Careers for Psychology Majors

• This web page provides a very useful list of books all about your career options as a psychology major. Some of these books may be available in the ASUN Bookstore -- if not, check out Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.