Careers in Psychology

A psychology degree from SMWC prepares the graduate to combine a knowledge about how people learn, with the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data from a logical, problem-solving perspective. Because of this, the career choices for a psychologist are numerous and varied:

• Mental health caseworker
• Social agency caseworker
• Consultant to other professionals
  • lawyers
  • educators
  • physicians
  • engineers
  • managers
  • policy makers

Places of employment for psychology graduates may include:

• Laboratories
• Hospitals
• Courtrooms
• Schools and colleges
• Prisons
• Corporate offices
• Counseling centers
• Recreational centers

For a more complete list of career possibilities, go to the SMWC Career Development Center or the American Psychological Association homepage.

For further information, please contact a faculty member in the Psychology Department.