The skills you gain by choosing to concentrate on applied psychology are very relevant in today's society. Many of the world's most pressing issues - such as bullying including cyber bullying , opioid addiction, access to healthcare, stress reduction and quality education for children from lower socioeconomic groups - are directly related to careers where you can use what you learn to make the world a better place.
In fact, the answer to 'what is applied psychology and how can I use what I'll learn by studying it? And, the programs that people work within are typically developed by people with applied psychology degrees," said Sheila R. Dupuis, Psy. D , an adjunct professor of psychology at SNHU.
And, the coursework relates to everyday settings. Most people who seek psychology degrees do so because they want to help people and make a difference in someone's life or in the world.
There are many opportunities for them to meet that goal and to address real world, current issues. Once you earn a degree in psychology with a concentration in applied psychology, you'll be prepared to use your skills and knowledge in several distinct fields.
Many SNHU applied psychology graduates work in forensic settings, human resources, athletics, community mental health clinics, drug or alcohol programs, education, counseling and research. There are even more opportunities if you decide to use your bachelor's degree with a concentration in applied psychology as the foundation for a master's degree in psychology.
It could also position you to pursue a doctoral degree in the future. With an advanced degree, you'll have additional responsibilities, oversee more employees, be more likely to get promoted and earn a higher salary. Applied psychology is one of six concentrations you may choose as you complete your online coursework for a bachelor's degree in psychology at SNHU. The other concentrations are addictions , child psychology , forensic psychology , mental health and social psychology.
In your online psychology courses at SNHU, you'll study anatomy, physiology, research methods and methodologies and delve into recent advances in applied psychology and ethics. You'll also concentrate on society and social conditions, American politics and the legal tradition, contemporary health physical, emotional and social and a variety of social concerns such as economics, class, racism, sexism, ageism, environmental and population issues, families, deviant behavior, aging and gender.
Your core psychology courses offer in-depth examinations of topics in several fields of specialization, paving the way to decisions about which careers in psychology interest you the most. Thank you! I hope you have a great day. No relationship, be it professional or personal, is totally free of conflict.
Psychology will assist you in identifying the reasons behind the behavior, the motivation for the conflict, thus enabling you to be better prepared in finding a resolution. As a psychology student, you are often challenged to understand phenomena from a range of different perspectives, which is a useful skill when listening to the thoughts and opinions of others.
Fully investing yourself in a process of finding a common understanding between yourself and others encourages resolution rather than adding fuel to the fire. Human mind is the ultime tool responsible for success, as well as for failure. And from this perspective, psychology is a blessing for us. What little I have studied of psychology has helped me tremendously in my personal and professional applications.
However, you accurately point out the various benefits of a psychology degree. Personally, I think a minor in psychology or double major that includes psychology is a powerful asset and one a smart employer would take notice of. Thanks for showing the importance of this sometimes-overlooked degree. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content.
Andrew Lancaster. People Skills Studying psychology, even in the online mode, gives you an edge when it comes to interactions with friends, family, co-workers, employers, and even in romantic relationships. Success Strategies A further advantage is that you develop strategies for personal growth and success. Personal Therapy You might get over your terrible fear of clowns or spiders or something else after doing psychology studies.
Conceptual Reasoning If you want to become a better thinker, studying psychology is a good way to do it. Communication Skills Psychology graduates have good communication skills that can be applied in many situations.
Behavioural Training Skills Learning psychology also offers an advantage as a behavioural trainer, whether you want to train your dog, child, spouse or even yourself.
Memorisation Techniques A further benefit of psychology, which may be handy when studying for an exam or work presentation, is knowing memorisation techniques. If I ensure that I am perceived this way, I will be able to help patients feel comfortable with the experience.
A also need to be aware of my own emotions and learn to control my emotions in the workplace. I realize that I must remain professional at all times. At the same time, I am aware that outside influences and certain situations do cause changes in my mood.
For example, I am aware that after several hours of working, I do tend to become irritable and this may cause me to overreact to things or to appear angry.
To stop these emotions from impacting on my mood, I need to be aware of my emotions and make an effort not to let them effect me. In the study of psychology I learnt about cognition and how what I am thinking impacts on how I am feeling.
I also learnt how certain events trigger certain emotions and how cognitive therapy can be used to control these emotions. I will be able to control my own emotions just by being aware of my thinking process.
I can be aware when my mood begins to change and take action to get my emotions back on track. I can also use a form of cognitive therapy myself, by listening to my thought processes and altering them. For example, if I find myself thinking "it is only noon and I am fed up, I just want to go home " I can rethink my thoughts and replace this with, "it is noon, just four hours to go.
Studying psychology also taught me about stress, including what stress is and how it can be managed. In a hospital environment, I am expecting that stress will be a major part of my work life.
My job is a responsible one where people will rely on me to do my job properly. I recognize that this type of stress is not bad stress, but can be used for good. I can remind myself of the importance of my job to keep myself focused. I am also expecting that there will be negative stress and I will have to learn to cope with this and not let it effect my ability to do my job. I have learnt that there are certain factors which create stress.
If the negative stress is caused by something in the environment, such as having the staff book in too many patients, rather than become stressed, I can take action on this. I can inform the staff of the problem so it can be resolved.
University life Changing or leaving your course Alternatives to university. Log in Register. Getting a job CVs and cover letters Applying for jobs Interview tips Open days and events Applying for university Choosing a course Getting into university Student loans and finance University life Changing or leaving your course Alternatives to university Post a job. A psychology degree is a great starting point for a career in both science and the arts, as it equips you with a range of skills and opens up opportunities with a range of employers Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Clinical psychologist Counselling psychologist Education mental health practitioner Educational psychologist Forensic psychologist Further education teacher Health psychologist High intensity therapist Occupational psychologist Psychological wellbeing practitioner Sport and exercise psychologist Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Advice worker Border Force officer Careers adviser Chaplain Counsellor Dance movement psychotherapist Education consultant Human resources officer Life coach Market researcher Mediator Neuroscientist Play therapist Policy officer Psychotherapist Social researcher Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.
Work experience Postgraduate training and study is a requirement to become a chartered psychologist. Experience as a research assistant is also relevant. Typical employers Although some psychology graduates become professional psychologists, many go on to work in related fields.
A degree in psychology provides a useful foundation for a range of careers and employers. Major employers of psychology graduates include: careers and counselling services commercial and industrial companies financial organisations human resources departments legal firms and organisations providing advice local and national government marketing companies the media the NHS police forces, the National Probation Service and prisons schools, sixth form colleges, colleges of further education and higher education institutions social research organisations social services.
Skills for your CV Transferable skills include: written and verbal communication, including report writing and presenting information technology handling of data and statistics analytical research problem solving the ability to work in teams as well as independently project management. What do psychology graduates do? Destination Percentage Employed Type of work Percentage Childcare, health and education 22 Legal, social and welfare
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