Career in Psychology

Choosing a Major: Is Psychology Right

For You?

Becoming informed of your options: A. Learn about your major B. Speak with current students C. Speak with recent graduates D. Speak with a career professional E. Speak with professors

Learn about yourself A. Learn about yourself through reflective writing

1. Uses of reflective writing 2. Tips for beginning a reflective log

B. Learn about yourself through assessment 1. Identify interests through self-assessment 2. Identify interests through career assessment

C. Assess your skills D. Assess your values E. Reflect and draw conclusions

Steps to choosing a Major 1. Assess personality and attitudes 2. Assess skills and abilities 3. Assess your values and life goals 4. Research Majors 5. Explore courses 6. Talk with others 7. Visit the career center 8. Talk with Professors 9. Compare alternatives 10. Reflect on your choice 11. Remember major does not equal career

Comparing Majors

Skills acquired with a psychology major 1. Knowledge of human behavior 2. Information acquisition and synthesis 3. Research methods and statistical skills 4. Critical thinking and problem solving 5. Reading, writing and speaking 6. Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills 7. Adaptability

What to expect as a psychology major A. Introduction or general psychology B. Research design and statistics C. Breadth courses D. Elective courses E. Capstone course