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A CAREER IN PSYCHOLOGY – HOW DID I GET HERE?
Many Different Paths
Many Different Outcomes
What Will Yours Be?
Presented by: Dr. Kimberly A. Kerns Associate Professor
BUT DID IT? I GUESS NOT, BECAUSE I AM HERE! What lessons do I take from my own ‘journey’ to become a
clinical neuropsychologist1. Educational experiences and learning that I thought would not be
important in ‘any other field’ were surprisingly often ‘assets’ and ‘door openers’
2. Activities that I didn’t think I enjoyed in one environment suddenly became much more interesting and relevant in other environments (e.g., Math!)
3. Having had a broad exposure to a number of disciplines, trades, people from different walks of life have provided important skills/ways to connect with individuals in my clinical practice
4. Having a broad-based learning and experiences provides you with tools/abilities that can be used across disciplines, careers, and even life-tasks …
5. I underestimated/undervalued all the skills I learned in my various life experiences
TAKE STOCK … HAVE YOU LEARNED MORE THAN YOU KNOW?
TAKE STOCK … HAVE YOU LEARNED MORE THAN YOU KNOW?
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE?
Good news: Many options in many fields and at all degree levels. Demand remains strong for many despite economic
outlook. Skills developed are valued by many types of employers.
Things to keep in mind: Degrees are less valuable if you haven’t developed
skills. Consider co-op terms, volunteering or service learning experiences!!
Many fields are competitive. Typically there are more options for career growth with a
graduate degree - requires good GPA and research/internship involvement. Don’t wait until the last minute!
Addictions counsellor Administration
Advertising Career/employment counsellor
Case worker Child care worker
Child welfare worker Community worker
Correctional officer Counsellor
Cultural diversity consultant Customs or immigration agent
Day care worker, supervisor Educational counsellor
Entrepreneur Fund-raiser or development officer
Gerontology Government researcher
Health services Hospice coordinator
Human resources Immigration officer
Labour relations specialist Manager
Market research analyst Marketing
Mental health worker Motivational researcher
Personnel Population studies researcher
Probation or parole officer Professional consultant
Program coordinator Psychiatric assistant or aide
Public health statistician Public opinion interviewer
Public relations Psychology professor
Recreation specialist Research assistant
Sales representative Social services
Social worker Teaching
Technical writer Travel agent
Youth worker
THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS FOR A PERSON WITH A BA IN PSYCHOLOGY
….
EVEN WITH JUST A BA YOU CAN MAKE A GOOD WAGE!
THERE ARE MANY ADDITIONAL AREAS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EXPAND YOUR LEARNING
Non-Clinical Graduate Degrees:
Behavioral Neuroscience Developmental Psychology Personality Psychology Social Psychology Evaluation, Measurement, & Statistics Forensic Psychology Cognitive Psychology Community Psychology Health Psychology Sports Psychology
• Child and Family Policy • Family Psychology• Media Psychology• Public Service• Military Psychology• Applied Experimental and
Engineering Psychology• Rehabilitation Psychology• Environmental Psychology
HELPING PROFESSIONS: MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES AREAS – CLINICAL FOCUS
Masters Degree:
Mental health counselor Social worker Family & marriage therapist Art therapist Psychometrist
Doctoral Degree:
Clinical psychologist Counseling psychologist Psychiatrist (via Medicine)
EDUCATION-RELATED AREAS
Masters Degree:
School psychologist School counselor Teacher (certification)
Doctoral Degree:
Professor Educational psychologist
BUSINESS-RELATED AREAS
Masters or Doctorate Degree:
Industrial & Organizational Psychology (e.g., assessment, recruitment, leadership)
Human Factors Marketing Consulting Psychology Consumer Psychology
OTHER FIELDS
Advanced Degree:
Medicine (practice or research) Law Public Health/Epidemiology Research & Policy Analysis Ministry/Theology
SITES WITH MORE INFORMATION …
http://www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/ http://www.psywww.com/careers/index.htm http://www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/assets/docs/wcydwyd/
Psychology.pdf http://careersinpsychology.org/