Psychology

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What do Nazareth Grads do, and for whom?

• Bilingual Sociotherapist - Crestwood Children’s Center
  
• Child Habilitation Specialist - Mary Cariola Children’s Center
  
• Residential Habilitator - People Rebuilding and Living in Dignity
  
• Social Worker - Shier and Colverton Adult Home
  
• Teacher of Autistic Children - Charlotte Merklenburg School District

Typical Career Leads

• Child Psychologist
  
• Community Organization Worker
  
• Editor
  
• Job Analyst
  
• Personnel Manager
  
• Placement Director
  
• Public Relations Representative
  
• Recreation Director

Typical Hiring Organizations

• Adoption/Child Care Agencies
  
• Community Organizations
  
• Management/Consulting Firms
  
• Personnel Departments
  
• Research Institutes
  
• Social Service Agencies

Where can you get more information?

• Psychology Department: Dr. David Page, Psychology Center
• Career Services Office:
  • Michael Kahl, Director, Shults Center
    
  • Amy Bauer, Career Counselor, Shults Center

Books available in Career Services

• Great Jobs for Psychology Majors. By Lambert
• Good Works: A Guide to Careers in Social Change. Edited by Jessica Cowan
• Careers in Psychology. Published by the American Psychological Association
• What Can I Do With a Major In...? By Lawrence Malnig and Anita Malnig

Internet Sites of Interest

• Nazareth College Departmental Website: Psychology
• American Psychological Association
  
• American Psychological Society Jobs
  
• Career Options (excellent site!)
  
• Careers in Psychology
  
• Forensics/Crime Lab Careers
  
• Guide to Careers in Child & Family Policy
  
• Psych Web