Psychology
Industry Areas
Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.
Industry|Employers |
Job|Roles |
Skills |
Alumni |
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Human Services Federal government including Departments of: |
Direct Care: Counseling Psychotherapy Applied Behavior Analysis Art Therapy Music Therapy Case Management Mental Health Services Physical Health and Wellness Crisis Work Rehabilitation Services Performance Enhancement Testing/Assessment Law Enforcement Administration: Advocacy Programming Community Relations Management Development/Fund Raising Grant Writing |
strong interpersonal skills attention to detail ability to multitask organizational skills time management verbal and written communication ability to work collaboratively in a team environment |
Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatrist Bloomberg Institute, Psychiatrist Private Practice, Psychiatrist Behavioral Health and Education Specialists, Inc., Psychiatrist Loyola University Medical Center, Genetic Counselor The Cradle, Counselor Spectrum Youth Service, Counselor Atlanta Psychiatric Hospital, Expressive Therapist Rogers Memorial Hospital, Child & Family Therapist DWB Human Services Inc, Clinical Psychologist |
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Research Federal, state and local government agencies |
Social Research Market Research Data Analysis Testing/Test Development Experimental Psychology |
Flexibility Cross functional teamwork Analytical ability Communication skills Time and project management Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles) |
Sports Data Research LLC, Partner and Research Coordinator Memorial Hermann Health System, Clinical HIV Research CNA Corporation, Senior Research Scientist |
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Education Public and private K-12 schools |
Teaching Adult Learning/Community Instruction Information/Library Science Higher Education: Admissions Financial Aid Academic Advising Development Alumni Affairs International Education and Study Abroad Career Services Residence Life Student Activities and Greek Life Orientation Leadership Multicultural Affairs Recreational Sports |
K-12: Coordination public speaking critical thinking writing social perceptiveness complex problem solving. Higher Ed: Research Writing critical thinking judgment and decision making presentations |
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Assistant Professor Le-Sueur Henderson High School, Guidance Counselor Indianapolis Public Schools, School Counselor College Counseling Associates, Counselor Cornell University - CAPS, Counselor/Therapist Parkway School District, Director of Special Services Glenview School District, Special Ed Teacher |
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Human Resources Large companies |
Employment and Recruitment Selection Labor Relations Compensation and Benefits Organizational Development Training |
strong interpersonal skills attention to detail ability to multitask organizational skills time management verbal and written communication ability to work collaboratively in a team environment |
Aon Hewitt, Benefits Service Manager |
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Public & Social Policy Legislative, executive, or judicial officials |
Elected or Appointed Leadership Campaign Management Staff Administration Special Interest Advocacy Political Advising Lobbying |
Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
American Psychological Association, Senior Policy Advisor U.S. Senate Budget Committee, Health and Social Policy Legislative Assistant |
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Marketing & Market Research Large corporations |
Data Collection: Primary Secondary Field Service Survey Research Data Analysis Evaluation Design Forecasting Reporting Project Management Management Advertisers Researchers Public relations professionals Media planners Distributors Sales consultants Customer service professionals |
Problem-solving Innovation and creativity Critical thinking Communication (verbal and written) Presentation skills Teamwork and leadership Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects Adaptability and flexibility |
Progressive Insurance, Manager, Brand Marketing Strategy Starcom MediaVest Group, Junior Research Analyst Anthem Marketing Solutions, Analytics Manager |
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Advertising Consulting firms |
Advertisers Researchers Public relations professionals Media planners Account managers Sales consultants Creative Services |
Problem-solving Innovation and creativity Critical thinking Communication (verbal and written) Presentation skills Teamwork and leadership Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects Adaptability and flexibility |
Acento Advertising, Lead Strategist Amazon Media Group, Advertising Sales Account Manager |
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Law Law firms |
Prosecution Defense Contractual Corporate Nonprofit or Public Interest Government Mediation Lobbying Law Assistance |
Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
Weil, Gotshal, Manges LLP, Associate |
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Nonprofit Local and national nonprofit agencies |
Administration Management Public Relations Fund Raising/Development Policy Analysis Research Grant Writing Direct Service Advocacy Volunteer Coordination |
Creativity Multi-tasking Interpersonal Time Management Service Orientation Writing Social Perceptiveness Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause |
Little City Foundation, Resource Coordinator |
Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)
- Healthcare Services (16%)
- Education (14%)
- Research (12%)
- Media and Communication (8%)
- Community and Social Services (7%)
Professional Associations
- American Psychological Association
- Society of Clinical Psychology
- Society of Counseling Psychology
- Association for Psychological Science
- The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- American Counseling Association
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Association for Applied Sports Psychology
- National Association of School Psychologists
- American Board of Forensic Psychology