Careers in Psychology
Many employers respect a degree in psychology because it says the graduate has studied human behavior in ways that other degrees may not offer. The Shippensburg University Psychology Department provides its students with both a well-rounded education and the opportunity to explore specific areas of psychology in which they have a special interest. Graduate education is a process of further refinement during which students become increasingly more proficient in and knowledgeable of an area of psychological specialization.
Many employers respect a bachelor’s degree in psychology because it says the graduate has studied human behavior in ways that other degrees may not offer. The bachelor’s degree also qualifies graduates for many entry-level positions in mental health services. It is also true, though, that when individuals go on to earn postgraduate degrees they typically increase their earning power.
Read about some of our talented alumni working in the Applied Behavior Analysis field.
Persons with degrees in psychology are employed in a wide variety of roles, including the following:
- Clinicians, counselors, and human service workers
- School psychologists, researchers, and academic psychologists
- Industrial and organizational psychologists
- Human factors engineers
- Forensic psychologists
Clinical and Helping Services Careers
Many undergraduate students major in psychology with the plan of pursuing a career in a helping profession. There are various post-graduate paths that may lead to a career in a mental health-related field, but it can be difficult for students to determine the path that will be the best fit for them. Visit our helping professions page to explore some of the different options for graduate study and view a few external resources that can aid in making these graduate school and career decisions.
-Salary data from Glassdoor