Psychology majors leave AU with these obtained skills
- An understanding of sociocultural and situational forces that impact human behavior
- An awareness of the processes involved in dynamic person-environment interaction
- An understanding of human development, behavior, and mental processes
- The ability to interpret and explain psychological research and a variety of testing procedures
- Quantitative and statistical skills
- The ability to operate and use information derived from computers
- An ability to read, write, and speak proficiently
- An ability to evaluate, integrate, and apply knowledge
- The ability to establish and maintain rapport through interpersonal communication skills
Possible Career Options
Psychology majors can pursue a variety of career opportunities reflective of their interests, values, personal style and the skills listed above. Below is a partial list of career options for the ambitious, dedicated, and knowledgeable student.
SAMPLE of job titles relevant to those with a BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Psychology
Job Positions Related to Psychology
Academic Advisor |
Director of Volunteer Services | Public Affairs Coordinator |
| Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor | Eligibility Worker | Public Relations Specialist |
| Behavior Analyst | Employment Counselor | Publications Researcher |
| Career Counselor | Family Services Worker | Radio/TV Research Asst. |
| Career Planning Counselor | Gerontology Aide | Rehabilitation Advisor |
| Case Management Aide | Group Home Coordinator | Residential Counselor |
| Case Worker | Housing/Student Life Coordinator | Residential Youth Counselor |
| Child Care Worker | Life Skills Counselor | Social Services Assistant |
| Child Protection Worker | Mental Health Technician | Social Services Director |
| Community Outreach Worker | Mental Retardation Unit Mgr. | Social Work Assistant |
| Corrections Officer | Parole Officer | Urban Planning Research Asst. |
| Counselor Aide | Probation Officer | Veteran's Advisor |
| Day Care Supervisor | Program Manager | Youth Services Specialist |
Job Positions Related to Business
| Affirmative Action Represent. | Human Relations Director | Marketing Researcher |
| Customer Relations | Human Resources Recruiter | Occupational Analyst |
| Customer Service Represent. | Insurance Claims/Underwriter | Personnel Worker/Administrator |
| Employee Counselor | Intelligence Officer | Public Information Officer |
| Employee Relations Asst. | Management Trainee | Staff Training and Development |
Job Positions Related to Other Areas
| Activity Director | Director of Alumni Relations | Nursing Home Administrator |
| Assistant Youth Coordinator | Director of Fund-Raising | Park and Recreation Director |
| Camp Staff Director | Educational Coordinator | Statistical Assistant |
| College Admissions Officer | Historical Research Assistant | Statistical Reports Compiler |
| Community Organizer | Hospital Patient Representative | Technical Writer |
| Community Recreation Worker | Juvenile Probation Officer | Vocational Rehab. Counselor |
| Community Relations Officer | Research/Laboratory Asst. | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Crime Prevention Coordinator | Neighborhood Outreach Worker | Work Activity Program Dir. |