Psychology Major to Career Roadmap

As a contemporary science and applied profession, psychology represents a rational and systematic attempt to understand human behavior by studying the processes of development, perception, learning, motivation and thinking, and the relationship of these processes both to the physiological and social functioning of humans. As a psychology student you will study a broad coverage of the discipline, have the opportunity to utilize technologies and tools for research, and prepare for a graduate education or diverse career path all under the supervision of field leaders. This resource will help you explore the career options related to psychology, as well as provide you with the steps to consider during your college years so that you are prepared for your career or graduate school.

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