What are the possible career opportunities that exist today in the field of psychology?
According to the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (2000), the best employment opportunities for those with a Doctorate are in the areas of health, clinical, organizational and industrial psychology. Other promising career areas include quantitative research methods and computer applications. For individuals with a Masters Degree, the job market is more limited. However, opportunities are available in research, counseling in schools, and assisting psychologists in hospitals and community mental health centers. A Masters in psychology will also qualify a person to teach in a two-year college, but these jobs are very competitive and often go to people with Doctorates. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, one may find employment in a mental-health center, vocational rehabilitation, and correctional centers. Other opportunities to those with a bachelor’s in psychology include research assistantships, teaching psychology at the high school level, or working in business or g
