Psychology

 

DESCRIPTION   [Top]
Psychology is the study of both normal and abnormal behavior, mental ability, perception, development and individual differences. In addition, psychological study explores human emotions, thoughts, and motives. Among the major sub-branches within psychology are educational psychology, social psychology, comparative psychology, psychometrics, developmental psychology, biopsychology, abnormal psychology, applied psychology, cognitive psychology, sports psychology, organizational psychology, school psychology, and the psychology of personality. Although assistant positions in psychology and a variety of business opportunities are available to those with a bachelor's degree, at least a master's degree is required for professional work involving testing and counseling. UNCG offers a BA in Psychology. For more information on the psychology major go to the department’s website.
 
CAREER IDEAS     [Top]
Advertising Manager
Biographer
Career Advisor
Child Psychologist
Clergy Member
Columnist/Commentator
Community Organization Worker
Corporate Trainer
Counselor
Criminologist
Cross-cultural Trainer
Director of Aging Services Clinic
Director of Social Services
Editor
Employment Interviewer
Experimental Psychologist
Gerontologist
Hospital Administrator
Human Resources Recruiter
Human Services Worker
Industrial Psychologist
Job Analyst
Lawyer
Occupational Therapist
Ombudsman
Penologist
Personnel Manager
Physician
Placement Director/Interviewer
Probation Officer

Psychiatrist
Psychological Anthropologist
Psychologist (clinical,
  developmental, school, etc.)
Public Relations Specialist
Recreation Director
Researcher
Residential Counselor
Social Worker
Speech Pathologist
Teacher (HS/College)
Test Development Specialist
Writer
WORK SETTINGS     [Top]
Adoption & Child Care Agencies
Advertising Departments
Churches & Religious Organizations
Community Organizations (e.g.,
  YW/MCA)
Correctional Institutions
Educational Institutions
Government Agencies (e.g., Civil
  Rights, FCC, Health & Human
  Services, Peace Corps)
Hospitals
Management/Consulting Firms
Marketing Research Firms
Mental Health Associations
Nursing Homes
Personnel Departments
Public Opinion Research Companies
Public Relations Firms
Publishing Companies
Research Institutions
Social Services Agencies
Test Development Corporations

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