Psychology

Careers

What can you do with a major in psychology?

Psychology is a very broad field. Many psychology graduates go on to graduate or medical school. Most psychologists become teachers and researchers, while others apply psychological principles to working with individuals, groups or organizations. See a list of sub-fields within psychology.

Possible career paths include the following; please not that this list includes careers that require differing levels of education and training.

Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
Early Childhood Education
Research Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist
Professor
Sports Psychologist
Psychiatric Aide
Marriage and Family Therapist
Occupational/Physical Therapist
School Counselor
School Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health Counselor
Corporate Trainer
Human Resources Coordinator
Statistician
Advertising
Public Relations
Researcher

For more information on careers in psychology, see the American Psychological Association's Careers in Psychology web site.

Carthage psychology graduates have gone on to work as case managers, career development coordinators, social workers, counselors, and human resource managers at companies including Rosalie Manor, Lakeside Center, Harley Davidson, Kenosha Human Development Services, Vista International Packaging, Dayton Residential Care Facility and Heritage Clinics for Women.

Graduates have pursued graduate studies in school counseling, human development, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, education and management.

Visit the Carthage Career Center.

Academics at Carthage

Prospective Students

Explore Your Options

Faculty work closely with students to help them determine which area of psychology best suits their talents and interests. Read more.

Student Voices

"Carthage provides a lot of opportunities as long as you are willing to work toward them."

— James Oren, '12, Algonquin, Ill.

Hear what students have to say about studying psychology at Carthage.