What can you do with a Psychology degree?
View(s):Psychology is the study of behavior and mind. It is one of the fascinating and broad fields with multiple facets engaging in it. Learning psychology not only benefits an individual in an academic perspective but it also helps in everyday life.
To elaborate, earning a Psychology degree would not only assistone with developing specific subject knowledge but it also significantly helps an individual understand himself/herself better; understand others better; improve one`s communication skills; refine one`s critical thinking and problem solving skills. The Psychology degree also paves way to a variety of career opportunities as the degree not only stands out on its own but also compliments other fields of study.
Colombo International Institute of Higher Education (CIIHE) offers a flexible degree pathway by introducing several variations in Psychology as mentioned below.
Psychology
Studies in General Psychology can be a foundation for a variety of different careers. It gives an in-depth understanding about Psychology and how to evolve new approaches from established knowledge to meet the needs of different people and organizations. Even though one pursues General Psychology, the individual always has the option to be a professor, researcher, supervisor and consultant who works for an organization or could be self-employed.
Psychology & Business
Earning a double major in Psychology & Business could pave way to job opportunities such as Industrial Counselor, Corporate Consultant; Industrial – Organizational Psychologist and much more. This field of study teaches an individual on how to analyze and improve company practices, improve business performances, boost employee morale and to counsel workers resolving their job related problems.
Psychology & Human Resource Management
Employee Retention Consultant, Human Resources Officer, Public Relations Officer, Recruitment or Training Specialist are some of the common job opportunities in this field of study.
It is a good combination of subjects as the human resource management job role requires the individual to manage the administrative functions of an organization but having an insight of Psychology would be an added advantage as it helps in understanding what motivates people and how they function in a workplace environment.
Psychology & Marketing
Job vacancies as Market Research Analyst, Marketing Executive, Sales Representative, Marketing Psychologist are popular in today`s world. Duties of a Marketing professional include planning, developing and implementing effective advertising campaigns.
Learning Psychology simultaneously, increases the probability of the individual being selected at the interview as it enables the individual to perform much better as they will have the knowledge on how to analyze consumer`s thought processes thereby reaching more people.
Psychology & Sports Science
Sports Psychology is one of the growing specialties within the field of Psychology. Earning a degree in Psychology & Sports Science paves way to job opportunities such as Sports Psychologist, Wellness/ Fitness Coaches, Mental Training Consultants and much more.
This double major is not only limited to training and counseling athletes but it also assists people with mental performance issues; improve people`s physical fitness and also help them recover from a sports injury.
Psychology & Child Care
Job opportunities including: Child Psychologist, Child Counselor, Educational Psychologist, School Counselor, Therapist, Social Worker are very common in the industry.
This is an ideal qualification for those who love working with children. The professionals in this field are devoted to the mental and social wellbeing of the children they associate with.
Psychology & Counseling
One of the specialties that is in demand iscounseling Psychology.This field of study provides various services to different client populations facing issues with marital problems, child abuse, mental health, career guidance, substance abuse and rehabilitation. Counselors are usually found working in clinics, hospitals, community health centers and institutes.
Psychology & Criminology
Criminal Psychologists work in the field of forensics applying psychological principles to the criminal justice system. Earning a double major in Psychology &Criminology could pave way to job opportunities such asForensic Psychologist, Researcher, Crime Scene Investigator, Social Worker and much more.
Criminal Psychology is not all about spending time in the spot light of a courtroom, individuals find jobs in research centers, hospitals and laboratories as well.
If you are interested in finding out more details about CIIHE transfer programmes in Business, Hospitality or Psychology, Please visit us to talk to a student councilor at CIIHE, # 230, Galle Road, Colombo 04 or give us a call on
0112 50 70 71 or 72.