Careers in Psychology
Studying psychology at FHSU at the undergraduate or graduate level is a wise career move -U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is projected to grow due to demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and social service agencies. Employment of school psychologists will continue to grow because of an increased awareness of the connection between mental health and learning. These workers also will be needed to help students whose educational, behavioral, or developmental issues impact their ability to learn.
Many FHSU psychology graduates have gone on to pursue graduate school, while others have become school psychologists, counselors and more. Some don't pursue a career directly related to the practice of psychology upon graduation, but instead take their insights about human behavior, research skills and communication skills to enter a wide variety of careers in business, education or government fields.
Careers in the field of psychology include:
Animal-Assisted Therapist
Engineering psychologist
Mental health center
Research assistant
Social science analyst
Urban planning officer
Community relations officer
Genetics counselor
Psychiatric Assistant
School psychologist
Sports psychologist
Vocational Rehabilitation
What else can I do with a degree in Psychology?
Fort Hays University Career Resources
Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center
Career Services Online Job Resources
Local and/or regional job search tools:
- Kansas Works: https://kansasworks.jobs/hays/kansas/usa/jobs/
- Jobs for Tigers: https://www.fhsu.edu/career/jft/
- FHSU On Campus Employment: https://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/student-employment/
Psychology Career Exploration Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Psychology Career Outlook
CareersInPsychology.org
Careers in Psychology: American Psychological Association
Psychology Career Center
National job search tools:
- APA resources for careers in Psychology: https://www.apa.org/education-career/guide/careers
- Careers in Counseling/Psychology: https://www.counselingpsychology.org/
- Explore Psychology Jobs: https://psychologyjobs.com/
- Primary source of occupational information: https://www.onetonline.org/
Professional Organizations and Career Information
"Who Do I Want to Become?"
Article from the American Psychological Association Web site exploring different job opportunities and graduate level education options
Career Profile - School Psychology
Career Description of School Psychology from About.com
Career Profile - Clinical Psychology
Career Description of Clinical Psychology from About.com
National Association of School Psychologists
The official Web site and organization for School Psychologists
American Psychological Association
A Web site and organization for Psychologists
Career Services at FHSU Employment Links
A compilation of links at the Career Services Web site
What Can I Do With a Career in Psychology?
A listing of possible career options courtesy of the FHSU Academic Advising and Career Exploration office