Many holding master's or doctorate degrees will pursue social service careers. Some job titles in this area include:
- Clinicians
Clinicians assess, diagnose, and treat individuals suffering from mental or emotional illnesses. Most individual's in this area hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D., but there are some openings for those with a master's degree. - Counselors
Counselors have many of the same job duties as clinical psychologists, but tend to work more on helping individual's overcome issues affecting their daily life rather than psychiatric illness. Those employed in this area generally have a master's or doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, or education. - Social Workers
Social workers often diagnose and treat mental illness or work for social welfare agencies. Those with an undergraduate degree in psychology may elect to obtain a master's degree in social work. Master's-level social work graduates can become licensed to practice in all 50 states.
In addition to social services, those with a graduate degree in psychology are also qualified to work in research or educational settings. College and universities employ Ph.D.-level (and occasionally master's-level) graduates to fill faculty positions. Professors are generally expected to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level students as well as conduct research. Government and business entities often hire masters and doctoral graduates in psychology to conduct research. Other jobs in education and research area include:
- Industrial-organizational Psychologists
These psychologists study workplace behavior and ergonomics, often working to increase productivity or efficiency. - School Counselors
School counselors work with children who are having difficulty at home or school and assist students in making academic choices. Many also provide help with college applications and career choices. - School Psychologists
School psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat children who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, or academic problems. These individuals may also recommend treatments or work with parents, teachers, and others to help children overcome problems and achieve goals.
