Careers in Psychology

First…  It is a social science.  There are many subfields.

Social Sciences  Social Sciences are the disciplines that study human social behavior or institutions and functions of human society in a scientific manner

Social Sciences  Anthropology  Psychology  Economics  Political Science  History  Sociology

Anthropology  The comparative study of past and present cultures.  Focuses on societies of the past and that are less advanced.

Psychology  The study of the mind and behavior of organisms.  It focuses on the individual behavior rather than the group behavior.

Economics  The study of the choices people make in an effort to satisfy their needs and wants. 

Political Science  The examination or study of the organization and the operation of government.  Examples are voting patterns, political power, and the formation of politically based groups.

History  The study of past events.  Historians study the past in an effort to explain current behaviors.

Sociology  The social science that studies human society and social behavior.  Sociologists focus on groups rather than individuals.  They also focus on social interaction

 Growing demand for social scientists.  Skills needed in these areas are organizational, writing, speaking, data analysis, planning etc.  Jobs includes social worker, global tech specialist, law enforcement, environmental health specialist etc.

Money, money, money!  Average starting pay $65,500  National Avg. 72,000  Increases over time with experience and depends on location..

Clinical Psychologist  Largest group  Help with anxiety, depression or relationships  Work in Hospitals, in prisons and clinics  Not be to be confused with psychiatrists

School Psychologists  Identify students who have difficulties that interfere with learning.  Talk to teachers, administer tests and observe students

Developmental Psychologists  Study the changes that occur throughout the lifetime.  Physical, emotional, cognitive and social

Consumer Psychologists  Study the behavior of shoppers to explain and predict their behavior

Forensic  They work within the criminal justice system  Explain how psychological problems give rise to criminal behavior  Assist police officers cope with their duties  Forensic Psych. Interview Forensic Psych. Interview Forensic Psych. Interview

Sports Psychologists  Improving motivation and performance  Understanding how sports and athletics can improve mental health and overall well being

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