So you want a good paying job after you graduate Careers for graduates with a bachelors degree in psychology

Thinking about careers with a psychology Bachelors To be a professional psychologist requires a doctorate (or in a few cases masters degree) There are plenty of career options with a bachelor’s degree that are rewarding, interesting, and pay well A Psychology Bachelor’s gives you an edge The preparation in the major (critical thinking, communication skills, research skills) The “mystique” of psychology The Buffalo State College and SUNY diploma “brand”

Getting a good job after you graduate… Do your homework. Don’t wait until the last minute. Career Development Center Talk to your advisor Go on line (check out http://www.payscale.com) Think about an internship in your Junior or Senior year Mind your academics (GPA does count, don’t drop too many classes, think about minors that are relevant to your career interests) Get involved. Get to know your faculty members. That will help when you need references.

Some Careers for Psychology Bachelors Graduates (ranked by popularity) starting salary Administrative Assistant     $34,800 Case Manager, Social Services     $33,700 Human Resources (HR) Manager    $69,300 Mental Health Case Manager     $32,600 Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter    $71,700 Customer Service Representative (CSR)     $34,600 Administrative / Office Manager     $41,500 Mental Health Counselor     $38,500 Office Manager     $44,300 Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization     $38,800 Human Resources (HR) Generalist     $53,600 Executive Assistant     $49,400 Retail Store Manager     $52,500 Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)     $59,700 Human Resources (HR) Administrator     $40,900 Retail Store Assistant Manager     $40,200 Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization     $64,100 Program Manager, Non-Profit Organization     $46,500 Substance Abuse Counselor     $36,400 Office Manager, Medical or Dental Office     $44,100 Preschool Teacher, (but not Special Education)     $29,700 Daycare Teacher     $24,000 Source: www.payscale.com http://www.payscale.com.

Some general job categories to look at Human Resource Management Sales Customer Service Representative Manager/Administrator Administrative Assistant Case Management Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Don’t forget about Civil Service! Law enforcement Social service and mental health agencies

Some Elective psychology Courses to consider For Human Resource Management/Administration PSY 311 Personality PSY 325 Social Behavior PSY 365 Psychology of the Workplace PSY 367 Organizational Psychology PSY 466 Personnel Psychology PSY 481 Tests and Measurements For Sales/Customer Relations PSY 382 Psychology of the Consumer Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) PSY 499 Independent Study For Case Management/Counselor PSY 327 Psychology of Aging PSY 355 Lifespan Development PSY 356 Child Development PSY 357 Adolescent Development PSY 375 Health Psychology PSY 392 Abnormal Psychology PSY 393 Abnormal Child Psychology PSY 417 Atypical Infant PSY 412 Community Psychology PSY 440 Addictive Behaviors For Law Enforcement/Legal PSY 311 Personality PSY 325 Social Behavior PSY 375 Forensic Psychology PSY 460 Advanced Legal Psychology

It’s not just coursework and The degree Know yourself. Play to your strengths! Work on generic skills Interview and communication skills Putting together a resume Grooming and etiquette Watch your email and internet presence Follow through Keep an open mind. Be proactive Follow your passion. Do what you like and like what you do!