The psychology major emphasizes the role of psychological theory and research in understanding human behavior and experience. Students analyze and interpret psychological literature and conduct psychological investigations through seminars, lab and research courses. Majors are required to choose a related field, which is typically a six-course concentration or minor.
Students interested in health-related careers should contact
Clark's Prehealth Career
Advising Program. Those interested in Human Services or School
Psychology should consider taking related courses through the
Education department.
Human Services |
Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Services, Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychiatry |
Education |
Guidance Counselor, School Psychologist, Elementary, Secondary, Middle School, or College Teaching |
Business |
Human Resources, Advertising, Market Research, Sales, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist |
Government / Private Research Centers |
Research, Psychometrics |
Other areas to consider: Law, Public Health
'88 alumnus: |
Psychologist, NYC Family Mental Health Services |
'94 alumnus: |
HR Manager, United Neighborhood Houses |
'06 alumnus: |
National Sales Coordinator, Toy Quest |
'03 alumna: |
Regional Manager, Youth Villages |
Clark University alum Lynn Friedman, Ph.D. has developed an extensive portal of information on careers for undergrads, grads and alumni. For undergrads she has written several articles published on the Washington Post website on how to find a first job. On her own site, there are more articles on setting career goals, networking and the interface between psychotherapy and career coaching.
Lynn Friedman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and work-life consultant in full-time, private practice in Washington, DC. She is on the faculty at Johns Hopkins. She earned her B.A. at Clark University. More of her columns can be found at: www.washington-dc-psychologist.com. She can be reached at: 301.656.9650.
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