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Psychology: Career Resources

Guide to Union College Psychology resources.

Education and Career Websites

APA PsyCareers

American Psychological Association's online career center

APA Center for Workforce Studies (CWS)

CWS collects, analyzes and disseminates data about psychology education and workforce.

APA Divisions

Some of the 56 divisions have their own career resources. 

Career One Stop

U.S. Department of Labor sponsored site offering tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals.

Careers in Psychology

"There is a wide array of potential careers with a psychology degree, including jobs in counseling, marketing, social work, and more" (as on site).

My Next Move

Developed for the U.S. Department of Labor, this site includes information on over 900 occupations. My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, and salary information.

National Association of School Psychologists' Career Center (NASP)

NASP jobs and career planning portal.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is published by US department of Labor Statistics and includes career guidance on many occupations. It has  Information on education and training, working conditions, salaries and job outlook.

Online Psychology Career Center

(Maintained by Scott Plous, Wesleyan University)

"The Online Psychology Career Center is designed to be a one-stop resource for psychology students and professionals" (as on site).

Psychology Career Paths

Explore degree programs and career paths.

Psychology Jobs

List jobs in various subfields including school psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, industrial-organizational psychology, forensic and mental health.

Psychology Associations

American Counseling Association Career Center (ACA)

"ACA's Career Central offers a comprehensive new digital job board with helpful career resources and services" (as on site).

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

A premier psychiatric organization that advances mental health as part of general health and well-being. It promotes psychiatric education and research and equitable access to all people affected by mental disorders, including substance use disorders.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Information on how to become a student member (high school to graduate school) and division membership.

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

APS has leading psychological science researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students globally and is committed to advancing scientific psychology across disciplines.

The International Honor Society in Psychology (PSI CHI)

The largest student psychological organization.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

"The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a professional association representing more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals throughout the United States and an additional 25 countries worldwide. As the world's largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health" (as on site).

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