Psychology Majors What
are you going to do with your major?
Remember, a
liberal arts degree opens a vast array of career choices and
opportunities. Your degree has prepared you to approach problems
analytically, think critically about ideas, research, organize your
thoughts, and write about your findings. Your only limitation is
thinking that you are only qualified for the traditional jobs in a
selected major.
“Many employers
are interested in the skills that psychology majors bring to
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and their experience
with statistics and experimental design.” –
American Psychological Association
The following
books are available in the Career Center’s Resource Library (lower
level, Seegers). The locations of these books in the library are
next to the title with the section number:
Careers in
Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World-
Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan PSSN
The
Psychology Major- R. Eric Landrum and Stephen F. Davis
PSSN
The
Psychology Major’s Handbook- Tara L. Kuther PSSN
Careers
in Social and Rehabilitation Services Geraldine O. Garner
PSSN
The
Helping Professions William R. Burger and Merrill Youkeles
PSSN
Opportunities in Social Science Careers Rosanne J. Marek
PSSN
Great
Jobs for Psychology Majors Julie DeGalan and Stephen Lambert
EXPLORE
What Can
You Do with a Major in Psychology? Jennifer A. Horowitz
Other Career Center resources:
This Handout available on the
Career Center website or in the Career Center Resource Library.
Muhlenberg Career Network, a database
accessible from the career library computer that provides contact
information for Muhlenberg alumni who have volunteered to help
students with their career goals.
Examples of types of jobs held by psychology majors:
Human Resources (InstiNet)
Research Study Analyst (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center)
School Psychologist (Riverdale Elementary School)
Neuropsychologist (Kessler Medical Rehab. Corp.)
Clinical Specialist (Medtronic Inc.)
Teacher of Gifted and Talented (Kingwood Township School)
Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish)
Case Manager (Morristown Memorial Hospital)
Therapeutic Support Staff (KidsPeace)
Pre-Professional Advisor (University of Pennsylvania)
Rehabilitation Therapist-Dance (Metropolitan State Hospital)
Coordinator of Judicial Affairs (University of Delaware)
Graduate Programs:
Career
Center:
Kaplan’s GRE Exam Subject Test: Psychology GRAD
American Psychological Association’s Graduate Study
in Psychology GRAD
Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and
Counseling Psychology GRAD
Faculty Resources:
Advisors in the Muhlenberg Psychology Department are excellent
resources to find out professions in the
psychology field and other careers pursued by
psychology majors. In addition, advisors are willing
to explore graduate school opportunities and options.
A scientific
and professional organization; the largest association of
psychologists in the world. Promotes research, diffusion of
knowledge, and high standards of ethics, education, conduct and
achievement.
A non-profit
organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology
and its representation at the national level, aiming to promote
research and teaching.
Provides
job search links, graduate school information, as well as job
descriptions and publications of this professional society. This
society has student membership opportunities.
Gives detailed information
regarding the various places where psychologists work, the type of
research that they do, and the different jobs that use this major.
Provides information, contacts,
and links to job listings and sites. This site also contains
resources related to several professional organizations and
degree programs and various institutions.
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