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Psychology Career Guidance

Psychology is a diverse field, so you'll want to know the basics first - what is psychology, why do we study it, how do I earn my degree, and what can I do after graduation? Our resource pages can answer these questions and more.


Psychology Education & Career Guidance

Psychology is the study of behavior and of mental processes. When we try to understand the reasons for why we think or behave as we do or why others act the way they do, we are practicing psychology.

The formal study of psychology attempts to take this notion further by applying scientific methods of observing and quantifying information to come up with generally applicable principles of behavior and motivation. But psychology, unlike physics or mathematics, is relatively subjective. Even when general principles are understood they cannot be universally applied to all situations in order to achieve predictable, inevitable results.

Nor is psychology a sterile search for information. Many people suffer mild to debilitating consequences from mental and behavioral problems. Others are trapped in the grip of chemical dependency, either through abuse or the imperfect workings of their own bodies. These people may be as helpless to cure themselves without assistance as a car accident victim would be to perform self-surgery. If a general study of psychology could be likened to a journey of self-discovery, then psychology applied to the relief of human suffering might be seen as a map to help others find their own paths to mental health.

The discipline of psychology offers a myriad of career choices. Most specializations involving research or treatment require an upper level degree, sometimes more than one. But in addition to being a stepping stone towards an advanced degree, an Associate or Bachelor degree in psychology can be a useful tool in many other fields as well. People in teaching, advertising and law can all benefit from having a background in psychology. In fact, there is hardly an occupation performed by man or woman that cannot be enriched by a greater understanding of human behavior. The schools and programs on this site can help you develop the skills you will need to add your contributions to this understanding, not only for the benefit of individuals, but for the enlightenment of society.






























































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