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- Opportunities in Social Science Careers
- Opportunities in Teaching Careers
- Opportunities in Social Work Careers
- Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services
- Graduate Programs in Psychology
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What Can I Do With A Major In
Psychology
Psychology is the science that studies behavior, thought, feelings, and interactions. A major in this area provides a framework in psychological theory along with background in research and statistical methodology. Psychologists are interested in the biological foundations of behavior; perception, learning, thinking and memory; emotions and motivation; personality and abnormal behavior; and social interaction.
Skills Developed in this area are:
- Good Listener
- Able to observe, analyze and interpret.
- Engage in ethical practice
- Insight in dealing with people effectively
- Concern for others
- Critical and Inferential Thinking
Internships Peace students have had:
Interact of Wake County
Autism Society
Urban Ministries
NC Highway Patrol
Ligon Middle School
Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
Residential Services
Recent Jobs held by Peace Psychology Majors:
College Admissions Representative
Child Placement Social Worker
Sports Information Director
Life Skills Trainer
Worker's Compensation Legal Case Manager
Community Employee Specialist
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
School Counselor*
Clinical Psychologist*
*requires further education
Recent Graduate/Professional School Acceptances:
UNC- School of Law, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling
NCCU- School Counseling
UNC-W- School of Social Work
NCSU- School Counseling
ECU- School Psychology