Careers for graduates with a bachelors degree in psychology

To be a professional psychologist requires a doctorate (or in a few cases masters degree)

There are plenty of career options with a bachelor’s degree that are rewarding, interesting, and pay well

A Psychology Bachelor’s gives you an edge The preparation in the major (critical thinking,

communication skills, research skills) The “mystique” of psychologyThe Buffalo State College and SUNY diploma

“brand”

Do your homework. Don’t wait until the last minute. Career Development Center Talk to your advisor Go on line (check out http://www.payscale.com)

Think about an internship in your Junior or Senior year

Mind your academics (GPA does count, don’t drop too many classes, think about minors that are relevant to your career interests)

Get involved. Get to know your faculty members. That will help when you need references.

starting salary

Administrative Assistant     $34,800Case Manager, Social Services     $33,700Human Resources (HR) Manager    $69,300Mental Health Case Manager     $32,600Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter    $71,700Customer Service Representative (CSR)     $34,600Administrative / Office Manager     $41,500Mental Health Counselor     $38,500Office Manager     $44,300Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization     $38,800Human Resources (HR) Generalist     $53,600Executive Assistant     $49,400Retail Store Manager     $52,500Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)     $59,700Human Resources (HR) Administrator     $40,900Retail Store Assistant Manager     $40,200Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization     $64,100Program Manager, Non-Profit Organization     $46,500Substance Abuse Counselor     $36,400Office Manager, Medical or Dental Office     $44,100Preschool Teacher, (but not Special Education)     $29,700Daycare Teacher     $24,000

Source: www.payscale.com

http://www.payscale.com.

Human Resource Management Sales Customer Service Representative Manager/Administrator Administrative Assistant Case Management Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Don’t forget about Civil Service!

Law enforcementSocial service and mental health agencies

For Human Resource Management/Administration PSY 311 Personality PSY 325 Social Behavior PSY 365 Psychology of the

Workplace PSY 367 Organizational

Psychology PSY 466 Personnel

Psychology PSY 481 Tests and

Measurements For Sales/Customer Relations

PSY 311 Personality PSY 325 Social Behavior PSY 382 Psychology of the

Consumer Clinical Research Coordinator

(CRC) PSY 499 Independent Study

For Case Management/Counselor PSY 327 Psychology of Aging PSY 355 Lifespan

Development PSY 356 Child Development PSY 357 Adolescent

Development PSY 375 Health Psychology PSY 416 Abnormal Child

Psychology PSY 417 Atypical Infant PSY 411 Abnormal Psychology PSY 412 Community

Psychology PSY 440 Addictive Behaviors

For Law Enforcement/Legal PSY 311 Personality PSY 325 Social Behavior PSY 375 Forensic Psychology PSY 460 Advanced Legal

Psychology

Know yourself. Play to your strengths! Work on generic skills

Interview and communication skillsPutting together a resumeGrooming and etiquetteWatch your email and internet presenceFollow through

Keep an open mind. Be proactive Follow your passion. Do what you like

and like what you do!