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Psychology majors develop critical thinking, analytical and communication abilities that allow them to succeed in a variety of career fields. Recent department surveys show majors are working as:
- Behavioral specialists
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School psychologists
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Psychiatric technicians
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Chemical dependency counselors
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Occupational therapists
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Mental health practitioners
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Psychology teachers
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Drug prevention therapists
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Human resources specialists
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Physicians
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Computer engineers
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Youth treatment specialists
Surveys show our psychology majors also understand the value of higher education. In our most recent survey, 75 percent of respondents said they pursued professional or graduate school within five years of graduation.
| “I am grateful for my NWU education. I found the psychology department to represent the epitome of Nebraska Wesleyan's academic philosophy. The faculty in the
psychology department represent an academic excellence of the highest quality. The psychology department faculty were available and willing to serve as guides, mentors, instructors, and facilitators of learning. I was consistently asked to think critically and challenge myself by attacking new obstacles and demanding the most of my abilities. Nebraska Wesleyan and the faculty in the psychology department offered me academic opportunities that greatly exceed those of most universities.” |
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—Annette S. Kluck (’01), psychologist in training at Texas Tech University |
| “I would have to say the support of the Psychology Department faculty and staff was amazing. I appreciated the one-on-one support of faculty such as Mary Beth Ahlum who have been very supportive and helpful during college and after graduation.” |
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—Stacey M. Eberly (’02), Before and After School Program Director, Littleton, Colo. YMCA. |
| “My psychology background really helped me in ways I was not expecting. I decided
to go into graduate school in social work after college and get a Master's degree because I had a strong interest in social justice and working with people. I found that my psychology background really helped me at my school because I had already taken classes that prepared me for graduate-level work.” |
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—Sara Schmit (’00), graduate student, the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration |
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