Career Development
Career development is a lifelong process of self-discovery, exploration, experience, reflection, decision-making, and planning. Meet with CLA Career Services staff and use their resources to help you along your career journey.
Explore Your Options
A degree in psychology can open up many career doors, giving you skills you can use in many jobs. Your degree can be used in a variety of fields, such as human services, business, technology, and research. It also prepares you well if you decide to go on to more advanced studies.
Browse a list of possible career paths for psychology majors:
Gain Experience
The major is designed to teach you a variety of knowledge across the discipline and includes a strong foundation in psych statistics and research methods. As a student, you can:
- Seek out real-world experience through research, volunteering, and internships.
- Gain valuable and relevant skills in psychology by studying abroad or joining a student group.
Prepare for Your Future
You will have Academic Advisors and Career Coaches to help you create a strategy for applying to graduate programs and jobs. Explore LinkedIn to connect with Psychology Alumni and CLA Alumni.