Seminar Lecture 3

Psych career can be focused on:

• Research
• Applying research (clinical practice)
• Both
  Psych is a very broad field w/dozens of subfields and disciplines
  Should I major in psychology?
• Psych helps you understand ppl & their behavior
• Psych helps you develop transferrable skills valued by employers
• Psychology is useful in everyday life
• Psychology is a great foundation for graduate or professional school
  Reasons not to major in psychology:
• If you need to graduate and immediately move into a job
• A psychology major won't further your degree
• It's a very popular major
• It's more than just 'talking abt feelings'
• Career paths aren't always obvious
  Skills sought by employers:
• higher-lvl reading & writing
• problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking
• good communication & interpersonal skills
• info acquisition & use
• data analysis
• computer & tech skills
• adaptability, flexibility
• self-management
• ability to work as part a team
  Skills developed in the psych major:
• problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking, informed decision-making
• good communication & interpersonal skills
• higher-lvl reading & writing
• info gathering & synthesis
• research & data analysis
• interpersonal skills, adaptability, flexibility
  Careers w/ a master's:
• counselor/therapist
• school psych
• IO Psych
• Behavior Analyst
• Researcher
• Academic Advisor
  Career Development Center
  How can I be sure?
• Talk to other students
• Talk to faculty
• Take related classes
• Work w/CDC
• Check Career Development Center
  Departmental Minors:
• (NO DOUBLE DIPPING, except for Honors minor)
• Mental Health Services
• Lifespan Development
• Neuroscience
• IO Psych
  Find minor advisor on website
  Helpful Resources:
• Undergrad catalog
• Advising worksheet
• DegreeWorks
• Advisor(s)