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.