Jobs with a Bachelor in PsychologyFebruary 9, 2017 – 04:36 pm
The study of psychology entails an examination of the human condition that is relevant to many occupations. UMKC psychology undergraduates receive a broad-based training that exposes them to a wide variety of areas. This training provides adequate preparation for entry-level positions in diverse fields. The following table shows a sampling of 20 diverse employment opportunities available for graduates with bachelor s degrees in psychology. Click each…
Motivation to ExerciseJanuary 25, 2017 – 04:09 pm
“80 percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen How do you find motivation to exercise when you just don’t feel like getting off your butt? I ask myself this question every now and then, and I have the feeling I’m not the only one. There are a million ways to motivate yourself to exercise, actually, but these are a few that have worked for me. And trust me, I’ve had days when I’ve struggled with exercise. Most recently, the things that have helped…
Jobs in educational PsychologyJanuary 7, 2017 – 04:00 pm
An educational psychologist might focus on doing research or creating and implementing programs that can help people learn more effectively. Many work as school psychologists, working with educators to devise ways to help students and their families. School psychologists need a graduate degree, which they can earn through specialist, master s or doctoral programs. Most states require that anyone who uses the title of psychologist hold a license or…
PsyD RankingsJanuary 4, 2017 – 04:00 pm
Accredited by the American Psychological Association since October 2, the College of Education, Leadership & Counseling at the University of St. Thomas offers a Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology that prepares professionals to practice psychology and engage in a variety of clinical services, including counseling, psychotherapy, assessment, supervision, administration, teaching, and evaluation, exhibiting ethical knowledge and decision making…
Biological PsychologistDecember 8, 2016 – 03:09 pm
Biological psychologists are often employed in research settings. Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images Biological psychology is a branch of psychology that studies the physiological causes of behavior. This field is sometimes referred to as behavioral neuroscience or biopsychology. Biological psychologists examine the relationship of the brain and nervous system with behavior, and related areas such as cognitive processes and emotions. To become a biological…
Psychology Graduate JobsDecember 8, 2016 – 03:08 pm
The current recession is forcing college graduates to look harder for good jobs, but despite the economic downturn, qualified psychology students should have no problem finding jobs in various fields. Continued demand for qualified psychologists is attributed to the fact that psychology graduates leave school with numerous and flexible skills. If between 73, -75, expected graduates follow the same path as psychologists before them, as discovered…
Criminal Psychology CoursesDecember 3, 2016 – 04:15 pm
An can be the doorway to a career in detective work, forensics or law. These career areas need people who can understand the mind of criminals and psychopaths. In addition to general criminal psychology degrees, specialized ones also exist, such as the forensics psychology degree, forensics mental health counseling degree and the police counseling degree. All these majors focus on the pathology of the criminal mind. In all these majors, online enrollees…
