Therapy & Careers 6.3.16

Part 2: Careers Appendix A

Psychology’s branches Biological Psychologists explore the links between the brain & the mind Developmental Psychologists study our changing abilities from womb to tomb Cognitive Psychologists experiment with how we perceive, think, and solve problems Personality Psychologists investigate our persistent traits Social Psychologists explore how we view and affect one another

Psychology’s subfields School Psych Rehabilitation Psych Health Psych Psychometrists Counseling Psych Experimental Psych Educational Psych Engineering Psych Forensic Psych Sports Psych p.4

Careers in psychology Top 10 Occupations that Employ People with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: Top- and mid-level managers, executives, and administrators Sales (including retail) Social workers Other management-related occupations Personnel, training, labor relations specialists Other administrative (clerks, assistants, etc.) Insurance, securities, real estate, business services Marketing Registered nurses, pharmacists, therapists, physician assistants Accountants, auditors, other financial specialists

What do employers look for? 10 most important characteristics of psychology graduates Listening skills Ability to work with others Getting along with others Desire and ability to learn Willingness to learn new skills Focus on customers/clients Interpersonal relationship skills Adaptability Ability to suggest solutions Problem solving skills

Beyond a bachelor’s degree Master’s Degree Research & data collection Assisting in clinical service or therapy Health, government, industry, education fields Ph.D. Self-employment Health service providers Industrial/organizational psychology Educational psychology 1/3 of all Ph.D. psychologists are employed in an academic setting