What jobs can i have if i finish the Psychology course for college?

You can pursue numerous positions with a degree in psychology, many of which are in a hospital. The most obvious is a psychologist or psychiatrist – many hospitals have resident psychologists and psychiatrists to evaluate both patients and hospital staff.

You could also become a counselor or patient consultant, this position advises patients about their care. There are also counselors for families who explain to the family of the patient the nature of the care and help them with their concerns. There are grief counselors to help family with the loss of a loved one. The psychology of grief is a field in and of itself and many universities have Master’s programs for those who want to help others deal with death. Another position is a patient advocate, who fights for the patients rights and debates the ethics of treatment – sometimes a background in law is required for this position, though.

Psychology also has a research side, which may or may not correspond with the hospital. The process of psychological evaluation involves diagnosis and treatment, and research is constantly being done on both. Government agencies, hospitals, non-profit organizations, pharmaceutical companies, some businesses, and Universities all do psychological research.

I have not covered all of the possibilities, but these are the main positions in a hospital environment. Happy career hunting!

I’m a psychology Major and for something like that I’m guessing that you can do some social work because psychology and falls somewhat in that category

I, too, am thinking of my Psychology career. There are many different venues that you can take your degree, considering there are many different areas of specialization. I would go to local hospitals or hospitals you want to work in and look at their website’s career section and type in PSYCHOLOGY and see what comes up. That is your best bet. Or walk in a look at their job postings in their Human Resources dept. or simply ask them what positions they have for Psychologists. I’m sure they wouldn’t have a problem answering providing you with a list.

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Areas of Specialization within Psychology

The psychology department provides its students with both a well-rounded education and the opportunity to explore specific areas of psychology in which they have special interests. Graduate education is a process of further refinement during which students become increasingly more proficient in, and knowledgeable of, an area of psychological specialization. The following descriptions from APA’s ‘Careers in Psychology’ booklet will serve as an introduction for students who are pursuing careers that require graduate education in a specialized area of psychology.

Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychologists assess and treat people with psychological problems. They may act as therapists for people experiencing normal psychological crises (e.g., grief) or for individuals suffering from chronic psychiatric disorders. Some clinical psychologists are generalists who work with a wide variety of populations, whereas others work with specific groups like children, the elderly, or those with specific disorders (e.g., schizophrenia). Clinical psychologists may be found in hospitals, community health centers, or private practice.

Community Psychology

Community psychologists are concerned with everyday behavior in natural settings — the home, the neighborhood, and the workplace. They seek to understand the factors that contribute to normal and abnormal behavior in these settings. Community psychologists also work to promote health and prevent disorder.

Counseling Psychology

Counseling psychologists do many of the same things that clinical psychologists do. However, counseling psychologists tend to focus more on persons with adjustment problems, rather than on persons suffering from severe psychological disorders. Counseling psychologists are employed in academic settings, community mental health centers, and private practice. Recent research tends to indicate that training in counseling and clinical psychology are very similar.

Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychologists study how we develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, and morally during our lifespan. Some developmentalists focus on just one period of life (e.g., childhood or adolescence) whereas others study the entire life course. Developmental psychologists usually do research and teach in academic settings, but many act as consultants to child-care centers, schools, or social service agencies.

Educational Psychology

Educational psychologists are concerned with the study of human learning. Educational psychologists attempt to understand the basic aspects of learning and then develop materials and strategies for enhancing the learning process. For example, an educational psychologist might study reading and develop a new technique for teaching reading from the results of their research.

Environmental Psychology Environmental psychologists are concerned with the relations between psychological processes and physical environments ranging from homes and offices to urban areas and regions. Environmental psychologists may do research on attitudes toward different environments, personal space, or the effects on productivity of different office designs.

Family Psychology

Family psychologists are concerned with the prevention of family conflict, the treatment of marital and family problems, and the maintenance of normal family functioning. Family psychologists design and conduct programs for marital enrichment, pre-marital preparation, and improved parent-child relations. They also conduct research on topics such as child abuse, family communications patterns, and the effects of divorce and remarriage. Family psychologists are often employed in medical schools, hospitals, community agencies, and in private practice.

Forensic Psychology or Psychology and Law

Psychology and the law studies legal issues from a psychological perspective (e.g., how juries decide cases) and psychological questions in a legal context (e.g., how jurors assign blame or responsibility for a crime). Forensic psychologists are concerned with the applied and clinical facets of the law such as determining a defendant’s competence to stand trial or if an accident victim has suffered physical or neurological damage. Jobs in these areas are in law schools, research organizations, community mental health agencies, and correctional institutions.

Health Psychology

Health psychologists are concerned with psychology’s contributions to the promotion and maintenance of good health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Health psychologists may design and conduct programs to help individuals stop smoking, lose weight, manage stress, prevent cavities, or stay physically fit. They are employed in hospitals, medical schools, rehabilitation centers, public health agencies, and in private practice.

Industrial/Organization Psychology

Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their work environments. They may develop new ways to increase productivity or be involved in personnel selection. You can find I/O psychologists in businesses, industry, government agencies, and colleges and universities. I/O psychologists are probably the most highly paid psychologists.

Neuropsychology or Psychobiology

Psychobiologists and neuropsychologists investigate the relation between physical systems and behavior. It is one of psychology’s hottest areas. These psychologists study both very basic processes (e.g., how brain cells function) and more observable phenomena (e.g., behavior change as a function of drug use or the biological/genetic roots of psychiatric disorders). Some continue their education in clinical areas and work with people who have neurological problems.

Psychology of Women

The psychology of women is the study of psychological and social factors affecting women’s development and behavior. The field includes the study of stereotypes about women, the relation of hormones to behavior, women’s achievements in science and mathematics, the development of gender roles and identity, sexuality, psychological problems of women, and sexual abuse of women and girls. Psychologists focusing on the psychology of women are found in academic settings and a variety of clinical settings.

Psychometrics or Quantitative Psychology

Psychometric and quantitative psychologists are concerned with the methods and techniques used to acquire and apply psychological knowledge. A psychometrist revises old intelligence, personality, and aptitude tests and devises new ones. Quantitative psychologists assist researchers in psychology or other fields to design experiments or interpret their results. Psychometrists and quantitative psychologists are often employed in colleges and universities, testing companies, private research firms, and government agencies.

Rehabilitation Psychology

Rehabilitation psychologists work with people who have suffered physical deprivation or loss at birth or during later development as a result of damage or deterioration of function (e.g., resulting from a stroke). They help people overcome both the psychological and situational barriers to effective functioning in the world. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, medical schools, and in government rehabilitation agencies.

School Psychology

School psychologists are involved in the development of children in educational settings. School psychologists are typically involved in the assessment of children and the recommendation of actions to facilitate students’ learning. They often act as consultants to parents and administrators to optimize the learning environments of specific students.

Social Psychology

Social psychologists study how our beliefs, feelings, and behaviors are affected by other persons. Some of the topics of interest to social psychologists are attitudes, aggression, prejudice, love, and interpersonal attraction. Most social psychologists are on the faculty of colleges and universities, but an increasing number are being hired by hospitals, federal agencies, and businesses to perform applied research.