Social science majors are successful in many fields because of their ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and solve complex problems. Students who receive their B.A. in psychology at UA Little Rock often pursue careers in these areas:
- Social Services
- Human Resources
- Case Management
- Mental Health Services
- Physical Health and Wellness
- Crisis Work
- Rehabilitation Services
- Performance Enhancement
- Testing/Assessment
Nearly half of students who receive a B.A. in psychology go on to pursue a graduate degree.
Career Resources
Here are some resources for students looking into continuing their education and searching for careers in psychology.
Websites
- American Psychological Association
- Social Psychology Network has a career center with job listings, links, and articles including “Finding Careers with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology” by Bruce R. Fretz.
- The American Psychological Society contains job listing information as well as a student issues sub-page that contains information on research-doctorate programs.
- The student’s site of the American Psychological Association has a number of articles about career options for the bachelor, masters and doctorate graduate.
- Monster.com is a comprehensive site with many resources for students, including an on-line job listing service.
- Ask The Headhunter is a weekly newsletter with many great tips on getting a job.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has a great page packed with statistics and information helpful for someone considering psychology as a career.
- 14 Career Options for Psychology Majors
Books and Articles at the UA Little Rock Ottenheimer Library
- Career paths in psychology: where your degree can take you. Author: Robert J. Sternberg. Edition: Third edition. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association. 2017. Available for checkout at the Ottenheimer Library as an e-book or electronic journal.
- The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission: Psychology, Counseling and Related Professions. Authors: Patricia Keith-Spiegel and Michael Wiederman. Mahwah, NJ: L. Erlbaum Associates, Inc., 2000. Available for checkout at the Ottenheimer Library-4th floor circulation, BF77.K35 2000
