Y ou might be interested in how personality, cognition, and social relationships develop from infancy through old age. Social psychologists are interested in the ways that the social or group environments we are a part of influence our behavior. P erhaps you want to work with people who are experiencing some sort of problem in living. Organizational psychologists consult with business and industry to provide valuable input into personnel selection, work place improvements, and factors influencing employee motivation and satisfaction. A s you can see, the discipline of psychology covers many topics and asks many interesting questions about human behavior and mental processes.
Many people find that their college psychology courses are among their most memorable.
Students often use their knowledge of psychology to help them become effective teachers, nurses, or managers. Many people major in psychology to prepare for further graduate training in psychology, social work, occupational or physical therapy, or related fields. J obs like counseling in a mental health setting, directing child care centers, or managing casework for a governmental agency can be performed by people with a bachelor's or a Master's degree. Professional employment as a clinical or counseling psychologist, an organizational psychologist, or a research psychologist in a university usually requires an advanced graduate degree, including the doctorate. At the University of Indianapolis we prepare students for both advanced graduate training and for immediate employment upon graduation.