What Can You Do With A Major In Psychology?  

Psychology is the study of human as well as animal behavior. It is the study and understanding of normal and abnormal behavior, mental ability, perception, developmental, and individual differences. Psychology allows one to acquire skills in research, information gathering, and analytical thinking. Psychology involves many areas of specialization, which may include behavioral neuroscience, cognitive, clinical, educational, social, developmental, and organizational psychology

Psychology (B.A. Degree)
Psychology (B.S. Degree)
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Some Related Career Titles

 To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook)  and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library.

Typical Employers/Work Settings

Beginning Salary Range:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, starting salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology start at about $40,069 a year.

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Links To Professional Associations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Counseling Association 
American Mental Health Counselor Association
American Psychological Association
American Public Human Services Associate
Association of Psychological Science  

Job Search/Career Information

National Organizations or Databases
http://www.idealist.org/
http://jobsinpsychology.com/
http://www.medhunters.com/Default.aspx?TabId=138&catid=1948
http://www.mentalhealthjobs.com/
http://philanthropy.com/jobs/
http://www.psychologyjobs.com/
http://www.rehabworld.com/
http://www.schoolpsychology.net/p_jobs.html
http://www.socialpsychology.org/career.htm
http://www.socialservice.com/
http://www.assisted-living-directory.com
http://www.careerprofiles.info/psychology-careers.html

http://psychologydegreeguide.org/job-resources

http://www.allpsychologycareers.com

http://www.psychologycareerzone.com

http://www.psychologymajortips.com

http://www.careersinpsychology.org - career and licensure info, jobs, experts, and internships.

http://nursingdegreeguide.com/psych- for psychology majors exploring nursing as a career option

http://www.counselor-license.com  - resource to explore requirements for pursuing licensure as a counselor in Florida and other states.

Graduate Schools

Local Programs - Master of Arts in Psychology and other related programs
 University of North Florida- Counseling Psychology
University of North Florida- General Psychology 
Barry University
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Miami
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/  

 http://psychologydegreeguide.org

http://www.gopsychologyschools.com

http://www.mastersinpsychology.net

http://www.onlinepsychologydegreesguide.info

Link To UNF Program

The  College of Arts and Sciences  at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in  Psychology.  

Holland Codes

Psychology- Investigative; Social; Artistic (ISA)
Child Psychology- Social; Artistic; Investigative (SAI)