Careers in Psychology
Many employers respect a degree in psychology because it says the graduate has studied human behavior in ways that other degrees may not offer. The Shippensburg University Psychology Department provides its students with both a well-rounded education and the opportunity to explore specific areas of psychology in which they have a special interest. Graduate education is a process of further refinement during which students become increasingly more proficient in and knowledgeable of an area of psychological specialization. Read more about the types of careers you can have with a degree in psychology.
Clinical and Helping Services Careers
Many undergraduate students major in psychology with the plan of pursuing a career in a helping profession. There are various post-graduate paths that may lead to a career in a mental health-related field, but it can be difficult for students to determine the path that will be the best fit for them. Visit our helping professions page to explore some of the different options for graduate study and view a few external resources that can aid in making these graduate school and career decisions.
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