To Learn More about Careers in Psychology
- Justin Burnley is the Career Consultant at the UGA Career Center for students majoring in Social Sciences and meets frequently with Psychology majors to discuss opportunities for post-graduation. You can visit his website to make an appointment to speak with him.
- UGA Career Center The career center has a wealth of information on career options for psychology (and other) majors. They offer career assessments, workshops, and materials to help you identify a career that's right for you. Each semester they also have many career fairs to help prepare you for a career and find a job. Find employment opportunities through DawgLink, which can be accessed through the Career Center website.
- Click here for a resource titled "What can I do with a major in psychology?" (PDF).
- American Psychological Association (APA) homepage. On it you'll find:
- what is the difference between a PsyD and a Ph.D.
- clinical vs. counseling psychology
- masters vs. doctoral degrees
- state licensing information
- you can request and receive free information on careers in psychology, APA membership, graduate programs in psychology and much more.
- a listing of APA accredited graduate programs around the country. Find out about the 51 - yes that's 51 - different divisions of the APA including:
- Media psychology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Family psychology
- Applied Experimental and Engineering psychology
- Consumer psychology
- Military psychology
- Behavioral neuroscience
- Counseling psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Experimental psychology
- Health psychology
- Psychology of Religion
- Social psychology
- Exercise and Sport psychology
- Group psychology
- Industrial/Organizational psychology
- ...and much more!!
- Below are some external online resources for psychology careers
- This page includes a list of careers and salaries in psychology
- This podcast addresses many questions students have when deciding which field of psychology to pursue
- The psychology degrees website provides a comprehensive directory of psychology degree programs online.
- You can access a list of psychology careers here
- This page includes a list of the top careers in counseling
- This website gives tips on creating a psychology blog
- Essential Resources & Advice for Psychology Students
- Psychology Careers: What to Do with your Psychology Degree
- Accredited Schools in Georgia
- Accredited Online Schools
- Accredited Counseling Programs
This web page will continue to have more information added to it in the future!