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Careers in Psychological and Brain Sciences
From Enrollment to Employment.
In the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, we emphasize hands-on learning, critical thinking, and scientific discovery from your very first semester. Our faculty are passionate about mentoring students in research, internships, and applied experiences that connect classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in psychology and neuroscience. We are dedicated to supporting your growth, preparing you not only for graduate study but also for meaningful careers in mental health, healthcare, research, and beyond. From enrollment to employment, we’re here to help you explore opportunities, gain experience, and envision your future.
Careers
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Therapy and Research
- Art Therapist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counselor (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, etc.)
- Geropsychologist
- Experimental Psychologist
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Rehabilitation Psychologist
- Counseling Psychologist
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Applied Psychology
- Consumer Psychologist
- Forensic or Criminal Psychologist
- Engineering Psychologist
- Sports Psychologist
- Traffic Psychologist
- Environmental Psychologist
- Human Factors Specialist
- Military Psychologist
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Workplace and Education
- Career Counselor
- Aviation Psychologist
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Special Education Teacher
- Training and Development Specialist
- Educational Psychologist
- Academic/Researcher in Higher Education
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Healthcare
- Genetic Counselor
- Health Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychiatric Technician
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Pediatric Psychologist
- Pain Psychologist
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Behavioral Neuroscience
- Behavioral Neuroscientist
- Cognitive Neuroscientist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychopharmacologist
- Neuroimaging Specialist
- Research Scientist in Neuroscience
- Biopsychologist
- Neurologist
More Career Options
- Academic Advisor
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
- Advertising Agent
- Animal Researcher
- Animal Trainer
- Case Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Childcare Worker
- Cognitive Psychologist
- College Admissions Counselor
- College Admissions Officer
- College Recruiter
- Community Counselor
- Comparative Psychologist
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Criminal Investigator
- Crisis Counselor
- Customer Service Agent
- Developmental Psychologist
- Editor
- Education Administrator
- Elementary School Teacher
- Employment Interviewer
- Employment Recruiter
- Family and Marriage Therapist
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Grief Counselor
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Library Assistant
- Literary Agent
- Market Researcher
- Mental Health Coordinator
- Music Therapist
- Neurologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physician
- Police Officer
- Probation Officer
- Psychiatric Aide
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Psychiatric Technician
- Psychiatrist
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
- Public Opinion Surveyor
- Public Relations Specialist
- Recreational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Research Assistant
- School Counselor
- Science Writer
- Secondary School Teacher
- Social Psychologist
- Social Services Specialist
- Social Worker
- Statistician
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Technical Writer
- University Psychology Professor
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Youth Counselor
