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Psychology
Psychologists study animal and human behavior
and related mental, physiological and social processes in an attempt to
understand the dynamics of behavior. They also apply knowledge already attained
to the prevention and solution of both individual and social problems. The
Psychology Department offers courses in abnormal behavior; learning and
cognition; physiological, social and developmental psychology; personality;
and statistics, including the application of computer techniques to psychology-related
activities. Theory and research in these areas are applied by clinical,
counseling, educational and organizational psychologists. Undergraduates
do not specialize but are exposed to all areas of the field. In order to
be a professional psychologist, a student must obtain at least a master's
degree in the field. Most areas of study, especially clinical psychology,
are becoming increasingly competitive and often require five years or more
to obtain a doctorate. A variety of jobs are open to those with bachelor's
degrees. Possibilities exist in academic, industrial and government laboratories,
in personnel and related work in business and industry, some types of counseling,
job analysis, corrections and social service agencies. Because psychology
provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, the scientific
background and conceptual abilities of graduates are appealing to a variety
of employers. In addition, job opportunities exist for those who can use
computers effectively in working on problems whose solutions require psychological
knowledge and training (e.g., data processing concerned with the development
and evaluation of psychological action and treatment programs). For more
information, contact Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo in 108 Wolf Hall or call 831-2271.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often Required |
| *personnel assistant |
*psychologist |
| *clergy person |
*occupational
therapist |
| *probation officer |
*rehabilitation
counselor |
| *child care worker |
*career counselor |
| *activities coordinator |
*social worker |
| *social services caseworker |
*school counselor |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 045 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Mental
Health Association in Delaware, Opportunity Center Incorporated, Department
of Correction, Probation/Parole
Some Employers of Psychology Majors
*schools
*state/federal government
*colleges/universities
*private practice
*mental health agencies
*community agencies
*rehabilitation agencies
*business and industry
*correctional facilities
Other Sources of Information
Vault Online Career Library
(provides extensive information about careers and companies/organizations; log in via Blue Hen Jobs)
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
www.aafs.org
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
www.aamft.org
American Counseling Association
www.counseling.org
American Mental Health Counselors Association
www.amhca.org
American Occupational Therapy Association
www.aota.org
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
Chronicle of Philanthropy
philanthropy.com
Encyclopedia of Psychology
www.psychology.org/links/Career/
Human Resources
www.jobs4hr.com
Human Resources Jobs Page
www.nationjob.com/hr
Jobs in Human Services
www.OpportunityNOCS.org
MentalHealth.Net
www.mentalhelp.net
Nonprofit Career Network
www.nonprofitcareer.com
Nonprofit Jobs Cooperative
www.nonprofitjobscoop.org
Online Psychology Career Center
www.socialpsychology.org/career.htm
Psych Web
www.psychwww.com/
SocialService.Com
www.socialservice.com/
SocialWorkers.org
www.socialworkers.org/
Social Work Job Bank
www.socialworkjobbank.comState of Delaware (list of agencies)
www.delaware.gov/agencies/egovernment/agencyindex
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials
Available
- Blue Hen Jobs -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Job Opportunities - Health and Science (CSD
248)
- The Hospital Phone Book (CSD 253)
- 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For (CSD 412)
- Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSD 414)
- Transitioning into the Nonprofit Sector (CCSD 416)
- Careers in Fund Raising (CSE 249)
- Careers for Kids at Heart & Others Who Adore
Children (CSE 276)
- Top 100 Health-Care Careers (CSE 288)
- Careers in Focus - Therapists (CSE 314)
- Careers for Caring People & Other Sensitive
Types (CSE 323)
- Career Interventions and Techniques (CSE 324)
- Careers for Good Samaritans and Other Humanitarian
Types (CSE 327)
- Opportunities in Psychology Careers (CSE 328)
- Great Jobs for Psychology Majors (CSE 328.5)
- What Can You Do with a Major in Psychology
(CSE 328.7)
- Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services
(CSE 329)
- Thriving! A Manual for Students in the Helping
Professions (CSE 331)
- Opportunities in Religious Service Careers
(CSE 333)
- Careers in Focus - Geriatric Care (CSE 334)
- Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging Services
Careers (CSE 334.5)
- Opportunities in Social Work Careers (CSE
338)
- Careers in Focus - Social Work (CSE 339)
- Careers in Social Work (CSE 340)
- Days in the Lives of Social Workers (CSE 341)
- Becoming a Mediator (CSE 342)
- A Guide to Careers in Community Development
(CSE 343)
- Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (CSE 556)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Opportunities in Social Science Careers (CSE
572)
- Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts
& Social Sciences (GS20)
- National Directory of Children, Youth & Families
Services (SSD 21)
- Directory of Human Services for Delaware (SSD
40)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop,
Strategies for Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where
to get assistance is available in the CAREER RESOURCES CENTER located at 401
Academy Street.
Last updated: October 22, 2009 (CH)
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