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1 PSYCHOLOGYHUMAN SERVICESD irect Care:CounselingPsychotherapyCase ManagementMental Health ServicesPhysical Health and WellnessCrisis WorkArt TherapyMusic TherapyAdministration:AdvocacyProgrammin gCommunity RelationsManagementDevelopment/Fund RaisingGrant WritingObtain essential practical experience through part-time orsummer jobs such as camp counselor, tutor, orresident hall an internship for academic experience through volunteering with organizationssuch as crisis hotlines, Big Brother or Sister, SpecialOlympics, service fraternities or sororities, entry-level helping positions require one year ofrelated experience. Volunteer experience andinternships can typically fulfill this to work well with different types of strong communication the desire to help fluent in a foreign language to serve clients whomay not speak willing to relocate for increased job familiar with government hiring knowledge of government and communityresources available for those in a graduate degree in psychology , counseling, orsocial work for positions involving substantivecounseling or psychotherapy or for advancement intoadministrative/supervisory specialties exist at the graduate level, for exampleschool counseling, mental health counseling,counseling psychology , etc.

2 Pursue particulardegrees depending upon interests and career General Information on the last page for moredetails on this an excellent academic record and seekexperiences valued by graduate government, including Departments of:Health and Human ServicesJusticeVeterans AdministrationVA HospitalsState government, including Departments of:Human ServicesMental Health & Mental RetardationCommunity mental health centersState psychiatric hospitalsFacilities for mentally impairedJusticeProbation and paroleLocal governmentSenior citizens' centersUnited Way agenciesSocial service/nonprofit organizationsReligiously-affiliated service organizationsHospitals/healthcare providersPrivate psychiatric facilitiesEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)College and university counseling centersPrivate practiceWhat can I do with this degree?AREASEMPLOYERSSTRATEGIESO btain a teaching certificate for public school certification will increase marketability.

3 Seekguidance from the education department of a doctoral degree for post-secondary strong personal or work as a experience working with children or related experience on campus as a resident halladvisor, orientation leader, admissions tour guide, orpeer strong communication skills and learn to speakwell in front of a and private K-12 schoolsColleges and universitiesCommunity instruction offered by governmentor social service agencies GEDclasses, life skills, parenting, AffairsAdministrationTrainingAdult Learning( psychology , Page 2)RESEARCHWork with a professor on his or her research strong quantitative and statistical skills. Takeadditional math and statistics a graduate degree for greater related experience. Get a part-time or summerfield service position with a market research involved in the American Marketing a graduate degree in psychology , statistics ormarketing for the greatest number of.

4 State and local government agenciesNational headquarters of non-profit organizationsUniversities and collegesMarket research firmsMarket research departments of consumer goods and manufacturing firmsConsulting firmsGain revelant experience in human resources bycompleting an a minor in business or supplement curriculum withbusiness leadership positions in student strong computer an MBA or a graduate degree in human resources toattain higher level RESOURCESE mployment and RecruitmentLabor RelationsCompensation and BenefitsOrganizational DevelopmentTrainingLarge companiesGovernment agenciesStaffing and employment servicesLarge non-profit organizations including hospitalsand educational institutionsAREASEMPLOYERSSTRATEGIESS ocial ResearchMarket ResearchData AnalysisDevelop career goals and seek relevant experiences toprepare for those a minor in business or supplement curriculum withbusiness or communication relevant experience through internships or a part-time or summer job in a retail a willingness to take on additionalresponsibilities such as "assistant manager.

5 "Participate in student organizations and seek to work well with different types of people. Develop astrong commitment to customer sales, develop the ability to work well under pressureand be comfortable in a competitive willing to start in a management-trainee program orother entry-level job searching, seek employers interested in hiring"any major."Understand the top skills employers desire and beprepared to demonstrate them, such ascommunication (oral and written), computer,interpersonal, leadership and teamwork, etc.( psychology , Page 3)BUSINESS & INDUSTRYS alesCustomer ServiceManagementInsuranceClaims ManagmentUnderwritingReal EstateSalesProperty ManagementPublic RelationsService providersWholesalersManufacturersRetail stores including:Department storesSpecialty storesDiscount storesSuper retailersOnline retailersCall centersFinancial institutionsInsurance companiesReal estate companiesProperty management firmsApartment complexesPublic relations departments of largebusinesses or nonprofit organizationsAREASEMPLOYERSSTRATEGIES(Ps ychology, Page 4)GENERAL INFORMATION psychology provides a broad, liberal arts background.

6 Some students may choose to study psychology because they enjoy the subject but wish to pursue careers requiring "any major." In this scenario, it is criticalto develop desirable skills through internships, part-time or summer jobs, or volunteer experiences. Some skills valued most by employers include:communication, interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, and computer skills. Other students may major in psychology because they want to work in a related field. Many entry-level helping positions are available, however the amount ofdirect client contact is limited for those who have a bachelor's degree. Students may wish to pursue graduate education in psychology , social work,counseling, college student personnel, or other related fields to increase opportunities and earning potential. Research career fields to learn what type ofdegree (master's or doctoral) and subject area are most appropriate. The following list provides some examples:Master's DegreeLicensed Clinical Social WorkerProfessional CounselorEducational, Vocational, and School CounselorsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsRehabilitation CounselorsLicensed Marriage & Family TherapistsDoctoral DegreeCounseling PsychologistLicensed Clinical PsychologistExperimental PsychologistSchool PsychologistSport PsychologistIndustrial/Organizational Psychologist For those wishing to pursue graduate education, maintain a high grade point average, secure strong faculty recommendations, and gain experience throughvolunteer or work opportunities.

7 Assist a faculty member with his or her by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1992, Revised 1999, 2003, 2007)UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer