Career Opportunities include:
Psychology as a career: A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) is the first step on the road to graduate-level training to become a psychologist. To call yourself a psychologist, you must complete at least a Master’s degree and normally a PhD in psychology. This applies both to research careers (e.g., university professor) and becoming a practising psychologist. There are several areas of specialization for those who wish to pursue post-graduate training at the master’s or doctoral level; within each area, one may choose sub-specialties in which to teach, conduct research, be a practitioner, or some combination of these three activities.
This list represents multiple career possibilities but is by no means exhaustive.
***Some careers may require further education.
- Addictions counsellor
- Administration
- Advertising
- Career/employment counsellor
- Case worker
- Child care worker
- Child welfare worker
- Community worker
- Correctional officer
- Counsellor
- Cultural diversity consultant
- Customs or immigration agent
- Day care worker, supervisor
- Educational counsellor
- Gerontology
- Government researcher
- Health services
For more information please visit the Canadian Psychological Association website.