Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students are exposed to many specialty areas of psychology, while obtaining a solid, broad-based appreciation of the discipline as a whole. Graduates may venture into human services, business, law, medicine, or careers in mental health (counseling, social work), which almost always require advanced education and training, at least through the master’s level.
What Can I Do With This Major? 
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Psychology. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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While LinkedIn can provide the most comprehensive database of what both new and experienced alumni have done on their career journey, below are some examples of what recent alums have done following graduation.
Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
- Research Assistant - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Neurofeedback Technician - Advanced Brain Center of VA
- Behavioral Health Technician - CCSN: The Center for Children with Special Needs
- Human Resource Payroll Assistant - Cenlar FSB
- Genetic Administrative & Lab Assistant - Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
- Caregiver Recruiter - Companions & Homemakers
- Business Development Associate & Strategic Assistant - Financial Growth Partners
- Associate Account Manager - Flores & Associates
- Research Analyst - Frictionless Financial Technologies
- Residential Counselor - Grove School
- HR Coordinator - Highgate
- Impact Investment Associate - Ignite Capital
- Media Coordinator - imre
- Research Program Coordinator - Johns Hopkins University
- Behavior Data Specialist - Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Behavior Technician - Key Autism Services
- Operations Coordinator - Rebuilt Parish
- Human Resources Generalist - Sysco
- Product Management Solutions Analyst I - United States Postal Service
- Lab Manager - Univ of MD College Park
- RPM Case Coordinator - Vitalink Healthcare Management
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
- M.S. in Clinical Professional Counseling - Loyola University Maryland
- M.Ed. in School Counseling - Loyola University Maryland
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology - Loyola University Maryland
- M.Ed. In Athletic Program Leadership and Administration - Goucher College
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Pittsburgh
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology - Texas A&M University
- Ph.D in in Clinical Psychology - Nova Southeastern University
- JD (Doctorate of Law) - Georgetown University
- OTD (Doctorate of Occupational Therapy) - University of Pittsburgh
- M.Ed. In Human Development Counseling - Vanderbilt University
- M.A. in Art Therapy - George Washington University
- M.A. in Forensic Mental Health Counseling - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- M.S. in Athletic Counseling - Springfield College
- MSW in Clinical Social Work - University of California, Los Angeles
- M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Hofstra University
- M.S. in Counseling (School Counseling) - Johns Hopkins University School of Education
- M.S. in Educational Psychology - Purdue University
- M.A. in Emerging Media - Loyola University Maryland
- M.S. in Forensic Pattern Analysis - Loyola University Maryland
- MPS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - University of Maryland College Park
- M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Hofstra University
- MSN (Nursing) - Johns Hopkins University
- M.A. in Peace and Justice - University of San Diego
- MPH in Public Health Policy - Drexel University
- M.Ed. in School Counseling - Villanova University
- M.A. in School Psychology - Fairleigh Dickinson University
- M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology - Teachers College, Columbia University
- M.A. in Teaching - Loyola University Maryland
- M.S.E. in Mental Health Counseling - Fordham University
- M.A. in Professional Counseling - Seton Hall University
- MSW (Master of Social Work) - Columbia University
- M.S. in Speech Language Pathology - New York Medical College
- M.A. in Teaching - Fordham University - School of Education
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Psychology Club
- Psi Chi
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.
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