1. Therapy & Careers
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2. Part 2: Careers
Appendix A

3. 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

4. Psychology’s subfields
School Psych
Rehabilitation Psych
Health Psych
Psychometrists
Counseling Psych
Experimental Psych
Educational Psych
Engineering Psych
Forensic Psych
Sports Psych
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5. 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

6. 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

7. 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