1. Careers in Psychology

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

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

4. Social Sciences Anthropology Psychology Economics Political Science
History
Sociology

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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, economist, urban planner etc.

12. Money, money, money! Average starting pay $65,500 National Avg. 78,690
Increases over time with experience and depends on location. .
Higher education level=higher salary

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

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

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

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

17. 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

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

19. sports psychology