What can I do with a masters in psychology besides counseling?
It’s good to hear you’re taking to time to seriously consider different options – most psychology majors go to grad school or just get any position that’s available….. There are several “non-traditional” positions I would recommend looking into – all of these positions require either a master’s or doctorate in psychology and do NOT entail counseling or teaching. In the order that I think you might want to consider them, based on demand in industry/# of jobs available: #1: Organizational psychologist: This is what I do. I assess performance and assist people with different issues in the workplace – and it is SO not counseling – it’s coaching, which involves coming up with a plan for change. The job also involves survey research – sometimes – but there are some interesting positions in this field. #2: Human factors psychologist: This is a psychologist who is also an engineer – and is paid very well. The job involves designing spaces appropriate for human occupation and interaction, suc
