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Psychology Career Profiles

Learn more about different careers in psychology, including industrial/organizational psychology, clinical psychology, and school psychology. Find information on job descriptions, typical salaries, and more.
What Is Counseling Psychology?
Counseling psychology focuses on providing therapeutic treatments to clients experiencing a wide variety of symptoms. It is also one of the largest specialty areas within psychology. Learn more about counseling psychology.
Psychosocial Specialist
In this interview, we talk to Girma, a psychosocial specialist who shares some of her experiences and advice for others interested in working in this psychology career.
Clinical Psychology Careers
Clinical psychology is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders. Learn about the training, salary and educational requirements for careers in clinical psychology.
Cognitive Psychology Careers
Cognitive psychologists study internal mental processes such as attention, memory, and problem solving. Learn more in this profile of careers in cognitive psychology.
Forensic Psychology Careers
Forensic psychology involves applying psychology to the field of criminal investigation and the law. Learn more about training, typical salaries, benefits, and downsides in this profile of careers in forensic psychology.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology Careers
Industrial-organizational psychology is concerned with the study of workplace behavior. Learn more about careers in industrial-organizational psychology.
School Psychology Careers
School psychologists work within the educational system to help children with emotional, social, and academic issues. Learn more about training, typical salaries, benefits, and downsides in this profile of careers in school psychology.
Sports Psychology Careers
Sports psychology is concerned with sports and exercise, focusing on performance, motivation, and the psychological benefits of sports and athletics. Learn more about typical salaries, required training and potential job options in this profile of careers in sports psychology.

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