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The Psychology Major and Careers The Psychology program at Roanoke College provides a broad liberal arts back-ground from which you may seek employment in a variety of fields. Depending upon your selection of courses, you may also pursue post-graduate study in psychology, education, law, social work, criminal justice, business administration, or medicine. At least a Master’s degree is required for all careers in Psychology; in some specialties, a Doctorate is required, either for licensure (for example, Clinical Psychology) or for employment (for example, in colleges and universities). Careers in Psychology Psychologists work in a variety of settings and in diverse areas of specialty. The following list gives many of the general areas of specialization. For a description of these specialty fields, you may consult either or both of these publications, which are available from the Department Chair: (1)
Psychology: Careers for the 21st
Century and A few of the specializations in psychology Clinical Psychology Careers in Psychology-Related Fields Psychology graduates have pursued a variety of careers with the Bachelor’s degree. In addition to the knowledge of Psychology one learns, the skills that one develops in Psychology courses (such as the ability to locate information, analyze data, think critically, and write clearly) are valued by employers. Examples of Psychology-Related Careers The following is a list of careers in which Psychology plays a role. This is not an exhaustive list, but is meant to give you an idea of the kinds of careers that you might pursue with a B. A. or B. S. in Psychology. Every two years, Psychology is featured in Roanoke College’s Career Services program, "What Can I Do With a Major in…???" In these programs, alumnae and alumni talk about their current work and how they obtained their jobs. Many of the careers on the following list are taken from those programs and from the book, Majoring in Psych? Career Options for Undergraduates, which is available in the Department Chair’s office. Careers in which Psychology plays a role.
Related Second Majors, Minors, and Concentrations Many Psychology students select a second major, a minor, or a concentration to provide an additional set of competencies and increase their career options. Many Psychology students obtain teacher certification, which gives them two career possibilities. Your Psychology Advisor will assist you in selecting courses and will discuss with you the options for double majors, minors, and concentrations. The following is a list of programs that are most likely to support psychology-related careers. Consult the Academic Catalog for the most recent requirements for each of these programs of study, and discuss your interests with your Psychology Advisor. Minors
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