Careers for graduates with a bachelors degree in psychology

 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”

 Do your homework. Don’t wait until the last minute.  Career Development Center  Talk to your advisor  Go on line (check out  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.

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:

 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

 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 311 Personality  PSY 325 Social Behavior  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 416 Abnormal Child Psychology  PSY 417 Atypical Infant  PSY 411 Abnormal Psychology  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

 Know yourself. Play to your strengths!  Work on generic skills  Interview and communication skills  Putting together a resume  Grooming and etiquette  Watch your and internet presence  Follow through  Keep an open mind.  Be proactive  Follow your passion. Do what you like and like what you do!