Psychology
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Psychology, and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a Psychology major at Purchase College.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Strong reading comprehension, writing and speaking skills
- Ability to observe and analyze introspectively
- Sensitivity to & understanding the needs and emotions of others
- Evaluates and solves problems
- Interpersonal communication
- Ability to interact with people of varying ages & backgrounds
- Handles stressful situations
- Critical thinking
- Listening
- Insight to deal effectively with people
- Research
Career Titles
- Admissions Advisor
- Advertising Assistant
- Art Therapist
- Career Counselor
- Case Manager
- Caseworker
- Clergy
- Clinical Psychologist
- College Student Affairs Professional
- Customer Service Rep.
- Dance Therapist
- Dean of Student Affairs
- Director of Volunteer Services
- Drama Therapist
- Drug Rehab Counselor
- Education Specialist
- Family Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- Human Resources Assistant
- Human Resources Generalist
- Job Coach
- Journalist
- Juvenile Case Worker
- Lawyer
- Market Research Analyst
- Marriage Therapist
- Media Buyer
- Music Therapist
- Professor
- Program Assistant
- Psychiatrist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Recruiter
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Research Associate
- Social Worker
- Special Education Teacher
- Teacher
- Trainer
- Training/Development Manager
- Vocational Counselor
- Women’s Advocate
- Youth Ministry Coordinator
Types of Organizations that Hire
- Educational Institutions
- Hospitals
- Health Care Facilities
- Government Agencies
- Volunteer Organizations
- Social Services Agencies
- Nonprofit Agencies
- Religious Institutions
- Retirement Communities
- Youth Programs
- Counseling Centers
- Private Corporations
Career Information and Professional Association Links
- Employers of Psychology majors
- The American Psychological Association
- APA Career Guides
- The American Counseling Association
- Social Psychology Network
- Careers in Psychology
- National Association of Social Workers
- American Art Therapy Association
- North American Drama Therapy Association
- American Music Therapy Association
- National Career Development Association
- American School Counselor Association
- Psychology degree and career guide
- Society for Human Resource Management
- The New York Academy of Sciences
- Science Alliance - Committed to advancing the careers of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- LearnPsychology - Explore degree programs, careers and resources.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job type descriptions, job growth forecasts, and salary information.
Job Search Links
- Career Development Center - Visit Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
- SocialService.Com - Great list of variety of social service jobs
- The Chronicle of Higher Education - Information and jobs
- K-12Jobs.com - Public, private and technical school jobs
- NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities - Jobs working with people with developmental disabilities
- Idealist - Nonprofit site, internships and jobs
- NonProfitJobs.org - Jobs and internship
- The New Social Worker - Job bank and news for social work
- HigherEdJobs - Jobs in Higher Education
- ResearchGate - Professional network for scientists/researchers and job search
- IHireSocialServices -Social Service Jobs
- PsychologyJobs.com Explore psychology jobs
- National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates
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