Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
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Overview of Major
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students are exposed to many specialty areas of psychology, while obtaining a solid, broad-based appreciation of the discipline as a whole. Graduates may venture into human services, business, law, medicine, or careers in mental health (counseling, social work), which almost always require advanced education and training, at least through the master’s level.
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What can I do with this major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.
Potential Job Titles
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Applied Behavior Analysis Instructor
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Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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Career Counselor
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Child Development Worker
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Employee Training Instructor
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Health Psychologist
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High School Guidance Counselor
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Human Resources Manager
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Forensic Psychologist
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Industrial Relations Specialist
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Mental Health Counselor
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Occupational Therapist
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Marketing Assistant
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Residence Counselor
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Research Assistant
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Social Worker
- Sports Psychologist
- Vocational Rehab Counselor
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
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Arc of Monmouth
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Baltimore County Dept of Social Services
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Bloomberg, LP
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Correctional Mental Health Center
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Family Violence
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East Baltimore Mental Health Partnership
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Johnson & Johnson
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
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Loyola University, Office of Campus Ministry
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Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
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Sheppard Pratt Health System
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St. Mary’s School
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University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Villa Maria
Learn from Alumni
Join Loyola Connect, an online networking platform just for the Loyola community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can also explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn. Considering asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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