What Can I Do With A Degree In Psychology?

Are you considering majoring in psychology, but aren't sure what careers it will prepare you for? This site is designed to explore some of the numerous opportunities open to you. The psychology major will prepare students for a variety of careers including but not limited to:

For information on these careers and others, please consult the following links:

• Sonoma State University Psychology Department
  
• Marky Lloyd's Careers in Psychology Page
  This site was put together by a psychology professor and is designed to explore career options for graduates with their bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees. It also discusses choosing a major and graduate school options.
• Careers in Psychology
  This site explains what careers psychology majors go into based on what degree level they complete. It has additional links for more information.
• Finding Careers with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
  This site was prepared by Bruce R. Fretz Ph.D., the Psi Chi National President. It gives very straightforward and honest answers about how to make yourself martketable with a psychology degree and what kind of work it will prepare you for.
• Frank E. Fulkerson's Career Services for Psychology Students
  This site is composed of psychology career links. It's very informative. Want to know more about SSU's Psychology Department? 
• Online Guide to Careeers in Child and Family Policy

What skills are used?

Careers in psychology share similar characterisitcs where skills are concerned. Skills include being able to analyze and understand difficult concepts. High verbal ability and writing skills are important. Ability to communicate clearly and make decisions. Need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to concentrate and listen for extended periods of time.

Where are the jobs?

Psychology careers are found in such sectors as Education, Health Services, Government, Hospitals and Business. A degree in psychology prepares students to work in many diverse fields including sales, private practice, personnel, schools, administration and social work to name just a few.

How much will I earn?

For information regarding salaries please click on the links below:

JobSmart Salary Survey
WAGEWEB
Occupational Outlook Handbook

For additional salary information come into the Career Services to utilize the National Association of Collegs and Employers Salary Survey.  It is updated every three months and gives national average starting offers by major and occupation.

Where can I learn more?

The Sonoma State University Career Services is located in Salazar 1070 and has extensive information for psychology related careers. Resources of interest include: Choices & Eureka (computerized career exploration programs), Career Library (over 500 books on careers), Internship & Job Listings, Community Involvement Program Listings (volunteer for credit and experience) and much, much more.