Psychology B.A.
Psychology
What can I do with this major?
Related Career Titles
Search for potential careers/jobs with these position titles.
- Community Care Worker
- Administrative Specialist
- Mental Health Technician
- Program Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Protective Services Specialist
- Licensed Professional Counselor*
- Psychologist*
- Behavioral Technician
- Case Manager*
- Client Services Manager
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor*
- Health Information Technician
- Community Relations
- Animal Cruelty Officer
- Youth Worker
- Client Advocate
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Health Educator
- Mental Health Worker
- Market Researcher
- Legislative Analyst
- Academic Adviser
- Volunteer Services Manager
- Community Supervision Officer
- Patient Advocate
- Psychiatric Nurse*
- Activities Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Human Services Technician
*These positions likely require a professional degree or certification beyond Bachelors.
Explore Career-Specific Websites
www.texaspsyc.org | www.unitedwayhouston.org/job-bank | www.ihirementalhealth.com/ | www.socialsciencecareers.org | www.theharriscenter.org/Job-Listings | mhahouston.org/
Professional Organizations
Affiliate yourself with groups to network and learn about the field:
- Psi Chi Honor Society - Psychology Honor Society(UHD)
- Psychology Club (UHD)
- Texas Psychological Association
- Texas Counseling Association
- American Psychology Association
Graduate School Considerations *Programs not offered at UHD
- Master of Education in Counseling*
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology*
- Master of Art in Psychology*
- Juris Doctorate (Law School)*
- Master of Arts in Non-profit Management
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Policy*
- Master of Science in Technical Communication
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Masters of Education in Higher Education
Community Partnerships
Research local organizations offering internships/field experiences to students pursuing a Psychology degree.
- USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center
- DePelchin Children’s Center
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
- Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc.
- Mona Mentors Community Agency, Inc.
- Neighborhood Centers
- The Dēmos Center for the Public Sector
- Houston Zoo
- Catholic Charities
- The Bridge
- Mercer Society
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- M.D. Anderson
- Interfaith Ministries
- Planned Parenthood
- The Council on Recovery
- The Center
- St. Vincent de Paul
- CHOSEN Clinic
- Covenant House
- The Arbor School
- VITAS Healthcare of TX
- Aldine Y.O.U.T.H
- SEARCH Homeless Center
- NAMI
- HAWC
- Bering Omega
- A-Med Hospice
- ACLU of Texas
- Allied-THA
- Free the Captives!
What is Psychology?
The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology teaches students to master skills in research, project development, analysis, and presentation of findings. Graduates who earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, discoveries, and historical trends in psychology.