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- English
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Journalism, Communication, and New Media
- Modern Languages
- Minor in Language and Global Studies
- World Languages and Cultures Certificate
- Associate of Arts (Modern Languages) Degree
- Modern Languages Certificate
- Courses
- Field Schools
- Student Success
- Language Lab
- Special Projects and Courses
- Faculty
- Financial Assistance
- Advising
- Our Vision
- Our History
- Contact us
- Philosophy, History and Politics
- Philosophy
- History
- Degree Options
- Careers in History
- Current Courses
- Student Success
- Awards and Scholarships
- Handbook for History Students
- Introduction - Handbook
- Why Study History?
- Varieties of History
- Historian's Work
- Pros, Amateurs and others
- Careers
- Libraries and Research
- Taking Notes
- Formulating a Topic
- Compiling a Bibliography
- Primary Sources
- Secondary Sources
- Need for Recent Sources
- Where to Start
- Note-taking
- Shape of the Essay
- Style of the Essay
- Checking the Essay
- Documentation
- Bibliographies and Footnotes
- Plagiarism
- Writing Essay Examinations
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Careers in Psychology
What can I do with a degree in psychology?
Psychology is a broad field, offering a wide variety of opportunities depending on personal interests and aptitude. Many psychology graduates gravitate towards careers in human services, business, the public sector and education, among many others. While a bachelor's degree is an important first step, many psychology graduates carry on to master's and doctoral programs to achieve their desired careers.
Specific knowledge gained from a BA in psychology
- An understanding of human behaviour
- Experience in conducting and evaluating research
- Analyzing statistical data
- Professional writing and oral presentations
The specific knowledge gained from a BA in psychology may prepare you for graduate school (master's or PhD) or a career in the following areas (additional training required):
- University professor
- Psychologist
- Counselling
- Law school
- Law enforcement
- Public service
- Human resources
- Mental health and disability services
- Addiction services
- Research and statistics
- Education
Please see Our Graduates to find out what our students are doing after completing their BA degree.