Psychology › Section A · Introduction to psychology › Topic A.4
Careers in psychology
A psychology degree is a ladder with several landings, and not all of them are named "psychologist." From the bachelor's that opens business and healthcare doors to the doctorate needed for research careers and licensed clinical practice, this topic maps the routes - and the honest facts about where each degree leads.
In this topic
- The degree ladder
- Academic careers: the PhD path
- Teaching roles and master's-level careers
- Clinical careers: the PsyD path
- Careers outside psychology - with a BA
- Psychology in other professions
- Worked example: three students, three ladders
- Worked example: reading the occupations table
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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