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So you want a good paying job after you graduate

So you want a good paying job after you graduate. Careers for graduates with a bachelors degree in psychology. Thinking about careers with a psychology Bachelors. To be a professional psychologist requires a doctorate (or in a few cases masters degree)

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So you want a good paying job after you graduate

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  1. So you want a good paying job after you graduate Careers for graduates with a bachelors degree in psychology

  2. Thinking about careers with a psychology Bachelors • To be a professional psychologist requires a doctorate (or in a few cases masters degree) • There are plenty of career options with a bachelor’s degree that are rewarding, interesting, and pay well • A Psychology Bachelor’s gives you an edge • The preparation in the major (critical thinking, communication skills, research skills) • The “mystique” of psychology • The Buffalo State College and SUNY diploma “brand”

  3. Getting a good job after you graduate… • Do your homework. Don’t wait until the last minute. • Career Development Center • Talk to your advisor • Go on line (check out http://www.payscale.com) • Think about an internship in your Junior or Senior year • Mind your academics (GPA does count, don’t drop too many classes, think about minors that are relevant to your career interests) • Get involved. Get to know your faculty members. That will help when you need references.

  4. Some Careers for Psychology Bachelors Graduates(ranked by popularity) starting salary Administrative Assistant     $34,800Case Manager, Social Services     $33,700Human Resources (HR) Manager    $69,300Mental Health Case Manager     $32,600Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter    $71,700Customer Service Representative (CSR)     $34,600Administrative / Office Manager     $41,500Mental Health Counselor     $38,500Office Manager     $44,300Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization     $38,800Human Resources (HR) Generalist     $53,600Executive Assistant     $49,400Retail Store Manager     $52,500Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)     $59,700Human Resources (HR) Administrator     $40,900Retail Store Assistant Manager     $40,200Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization     $64,100Program Manager, Non-Profit Organization     $46,500Substance Abuse Counselor     $36,400Office Manager, Medical or Dental Office     $44,100Preschool Teacher, (but not Special Education)     $29,700Daycare Teacher     $24,000 Source: www.payscale.com http://www.payscale.com.

  5. Some general job categories to look at • Human Resource Management • Sales • Customer Service Representative • Manager/Administrator • Administrative Assistant • Case Management • Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) • Don’t forget about Civil Service! • Law enforcement • Social service and mental health agencies

  6. Some Elective psychology Courses to consider • For Human Resource Management/Administration • PSY 311 Personality • PSY 325 Social Behavior • PSY 365 Psychology of the Workplace • PSY 367 Organizational Psychology • PSY 466 Personnel Psychology • PSY 481 Tests and Measurements • For Sales/Customer Relations • PSY 311 Personality • PSY 325 Social Behavior • PSY 382 Psychology of the Consumer • Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) • PSY 499 Independent Study • For Case Management/Counselor • PSY 327 Psychology of Aging • PSY 355 Lifespan Development • PSY 356 Child Development • PSY 357 Adolescent Development • PSY 375 Health Psychology • PSY 392 Abnormal Psychology • PSY 393 Abnormal Child Psychology • PSY 417 Atypical Infant • PSY 412 Community Psychology • PSY 440 Addictive Behaviors • For Law Enforcement/Legal • PSY 311 Personality • PSY 325 Social Behavior • PSY 375 Forensic Psychology • PSY 460 Advanced Legal Psychology

  7. It’s not just coursework and The degree • Know yourself. Play to your strengths! • Work on generic skills • Interview and communication skills • Putting together a resume • Grooming and etiquette • Watch your email and internet presence • Follow through • Keep an open mind. • Be proactive • Follow your passion. Do what you like and like what you do!

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