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Alumni

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Top Employers

Top employers of Chapman graduates from this program include: Kaiser Permanente, US Airforce, US Army, US Navy, US Veterans Affairs, Higher education institutions (Chapman University, Brandman University...) School Districts (Irvine, San Diego, Placentia-Yorba Linda, Tustin, Saddleback Valley, Moreno Valley, Long Beach...)

Career Paths

Traditional Psychology Careers

• Case Manager (Social and Community Service Manager)
• Career Counselor
• Clinical Psychologist
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Counseling Psychologist
• Forensic Science Technician
• Genetics Counselor
• Health Educator
• Human Resources Specialist
• Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
• Marriage & Family Therapist
• Mental Health & Substance Abuse Worker
• Occupational Therapist
• Recreational Therapist
• School Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Social Science Research Assistant
• Sociologist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Teacher
• Professor/Faculty Member
• Psychiatric Aides
• Psychiatrist
• Writer/Author

Non-Traditional Psychology Careers

A degree in Psychology provides applicable skills to leverage across a variety of positions and industries.

• Criminal Investigators & Special Agents
• Environmental Scientist
• Entertainment Performer (Actor, Musician, Sports)
• Fashion Designer
• Financial Manager
• Insurance Agent
• Judicial Law Clerks
• Lawyer
• Marketing Manager
• Market Research Analyst
• News Editor
• Producer/Director
• Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
• Real Estate Agent
• Sales (Across all industries)

Industries

A degree in Psychology provides applicable skills to leverage across many positions and industries. However, here are some of the most common industries for Psychology program graduates:

• Mental Health & Psychological Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Research
• Non-Profit
• Business
• Sports & Entertainment

Next Steps after your Bachelor's

Early Career Opportunities

A Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology provides a critical set of skills that can be utilized across various positions and industries.

With a bachelor’s degree, entry-level full-time roles will often include support to mental health professionals rather than providing actual treatment of advanced psychological services.

If entering the field of psychology, some students find that a graduate degree may be required to obtain their career goals.

• What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in psychology? Like this title, the actual answer is complicated | American Psychological Association Article
• Career Options With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology | CareerProfiles Article

Continuing Your Education

Popular Certifications

While each program in graduate degrees will often have their own board and licensure exams, there are a few certifications that are popular in addition to earning a bachelor or graduate degree.

• BCBA Certification (Behavioral Analysis)
• CRC Certification (Rehabilitation Counseling)
• Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Check out Chapman's Certificate program)
• LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor)
• Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Program (Check out Chapman's Certificate program)
• SHRM-CP Certification (Human Resources)

Popular Master’s Degree areas

• Master’s Degree in Psychology (MA or MS)
  • Most schools will have an emphasis, such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, sport psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, and much more (Check out  Chapman's Ed.S in School Psychology and MA School Counseling programs)
• Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) (Check out Chapman's MFT program)
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH)
• Education Specialist (Ed.S)

Popular Doctorate Degree areas

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Psychology or similar field
  • Like master’s degrees, there will typically always be a specific area of study of emphasis
• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D)
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Some who study psychology go on to medical school to become a medical doctor, who oftentimes will specialize in Psychiatry or another similar field.

Organizations and Networking

Professional Associations

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• American Counseling Association
• American School Counselor Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Psychology – Law Society
• American Psychiatric Association
• Association for Applied Sports Psychology
• Association for Psychological Science
• International Honor’s Society of Psychology, Psi Chi
• International Neuropsychological Society
• National Association of School Psychologists
• National Board for Certified Counselors
• Society of Behavioral Medicine
• Society of Clinical Psychology
• Society of Counseling Psychology
• Society for Human Resource Management
• Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Western Psychological Association (WPA)

Chapman Organizations

• Active Minds at Chapman University
• Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society 

Resources

Industry-Specific Job Search Sites

• Jobs for Psychology majors on Chapman's Career Portal, Handshake »
• Jobs for Psychology majors on PsychologyJobs.com »