{"id":322,"date":"2023-03-01T15:05:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T15:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/chapter\/1-3-apply-it\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:31:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:31:50","slug":"1-3-apply-it","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/chapter\/1-3-apply-it\/","title":{"raw":"Careers in Psychology: Apply It","rendered":"Careers in Psychology: Apply It"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Identify common subfields within psychology<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe the value of studying psychology<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe careers in psychology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<p>There are many ways a degree in psychology can support overall academic and career goals. Here is an activity designed to get you acquainted with careers in psychology.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/education-career\/guide\/careers\">American Psychological Association (APA)<\/a> website to learn more about careers in psychology and explore the resources and information on careers in psychology at different educational levels.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Visit job websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/find\/quick?s=psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">O*Net<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/q-Psychology-jobs.html?vjk=a4fba78b9fb70a36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indeed<\/a>. Use the search function on these websites to find a job in psychology that interests you. Spend some time researching the chosen job by reading through job descriptions and requirements. Answer the following questions based on your research:\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>What is the job?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What are the main responsibilities of the job?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What aspects of the job sound most appealing to you?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What schooling or certifications does the job require?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>How much does the job typically pay?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<section class=\"textbox example\">Let's look at an example.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>What is the job?<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"62064\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"62064\"]The job is a high school counselor.[\/hidden-answer]<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What are the main responsibilities on the job?<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"68399\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"68399\"]The job requires testing students, interpreting the results, and collaborating with teachers and parents to help students thrive in school. It consists of maintaining records and designing\u00a0psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.<span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">[\/hidden-answer]<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li>What aspects of the job sound most appealing to you?<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"567347\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"567347\"]I like the idea of working with students and getting to administer and interpret psychological tests.[\/hidden-answer]<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What schooling or certifications does the job require?<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"329863\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"329863\"]This requires a master's degree in school counseling.[\/hidden-answer]<\/li>\r\n\t<li>How much does it pay?<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"974427\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"974427\"]The median salary in 2024 was $86,930.[\/hidden-answer]<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<p>Reflect on your findings and consider how this information aligns with your interests, skills, and career goals.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox linkToLearning\">Are you interested in a career in psychology? Learn more about careers with <a href=\"https:\/\/psychology.osu.edu\/undergraduate\/careers\/preparing-career\/careers-bachelors-degree-psychology\">bachelors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-can-i-do-with-a-masters-degree-in-psychology-2795629\">master's<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychology.org\/resources\/jobs-with-a-doctorate-in-psychology\/\">doctoral<\/a> degrees in psychology.<\/section>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li>Identify common subfields within psychology<\/li>\n<li>Describe the value of studying psychology<\/li>\n<li>Describe careers in psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p>There are many ways a degree in psychology can support overall academic and career goals. Here is an activity designed to get you acquainted with careers in psychology.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/education-career\/guide\/careers\">American Psychological Association (APA)<\/a> website to learn more about careers in psychology and explore the resources and information on careers in psychology at different educational levels.<\/li>\n<li>Visit job websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/find\/quick?s=psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">O*Net<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/q-Psychology-jobs.html?vjk=a4fba78b9fb70a36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indeed<\/a>. Use the search function on these websites to find a job in psychology that interests you. Spend some time researching the chosen job by reading through job descriptions and requirements. Answer the following questions based on your research:\n<ol>\n<li>What is the job?<\/li>\n<li>What are the main responsibilities of the job?<\/li>\n<li>What aspects of the job sound most appealing to you?<\/li>\n<li>What schooling or certifications does the job require?<\/li>\n<li>How much does the job typically pay?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section class=\"textbox example\">Let&#8217;s look at an example.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the job?\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q62064\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q62064\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">The job is a high school counselor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>What are the main responsibilities on the job?\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q68399\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q68399\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">The job requires testing students, interpreting the results, and collaborating with teachers and parents to help students thrive in school. It consists of maintaining records and designing\u00a0psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.<span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li>What aspects of the job sound most appealing to you?\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q567347\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q567347\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">I like the idea of working with students and getting to administer and interpret psychological tests.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>What schooling or certifications does the job require?\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q329863\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q329863\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">This requires a master&#8217;s degree in school counseling.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>How much does it pay?\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q974427\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q974427\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">The median salary in 2024 was $86,930.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p>Reflect on your findings and consider how this information aligns with your interests, skills, and career goals.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox linkToLearning\">Are you interested in a career in psychology? 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