Graduates with a degree in Psychology can be found working for the federal, provincial and municipal governments; at community health centres; in public health, education and academia; in the medical, industrial and science fields; for pharmaceutical and research institutions; for professional associations, clinics, hospitals, international agencies, information technology firms and consulting companies – in fact, almost anywhere.
Below is a list of some typical careers/jobs that are associated with a psychology degree. The list also included some career options not directly related to the study of psychology. This is not a complete list, but a sampling only of the many possibilities open to you.
Career options with an undergraduate degree in psychology include:
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Academic Advisor |
Family Service Worker |
Probation Officer |
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Activity Leader |
Fundraiser |
Program Coordinator |
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Community Relations Officer |
Geriatric Aide |
Relief Worker |
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Corrections Officer |
Group Home Worker |
Research Assistant |
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Crisis Worker |
Health Educator |
Residential Counselor |
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Employee Welfare Officer |
Human Resource Specialist |
Volunteer Coordinator |
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Employment Counsellor |
Mental Health Worker |
Youth Care Worker |
With post-graduate education, career options open to you include:
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Art Therapist |
Lawyer |
Occupational Therapist |
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Career Counsellor |
Life Coach |
Physical Therapist |
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Criminologist |
Marital Counsellor |
Psychologist |
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Doctor |
Mental Health Counsellor |
Social Services Caseworker |
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Forensics Specialist |
Music Therapist |
Social Worker |
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Guidance Counselor |
Nurse |
University Professor |
Other career ideas, not directly related to psychology include:
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Alumni Relations Officer |
Management Consultant |
Recreation Director |
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Benefits Officer |
Market Researcher |
Recruiter |
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Entrepreneur |
Marketing Specialist |
Relief Worker |
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International Student Advisor |
Multicultural Consultant |
Salesperson |
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Investment Advisor |
Public Relations Consultant |
Teacher |