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What can I do with a major in philosophy-psychology?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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American Philosophical Association American Psychological Association Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy American Counseling AssociationSearch for opportunities
Companies:
Ramapo for Children
The Center for Family and Youth
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Titles:
Youth Advocate
Mental Health Clinician
Attorney
Search for employers hiring graduates in your major
Employers in NY (Psychology): 3,947
Employers in US (Psychology): 50,987
Employers in NY (Classical Studies): 2,474
Employers in US (Classical Studies): 29,933
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Clergy Member
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Pursue graduate programs for therapy and administrative work.
Gain experience with peer and youth counseling and referrals.
Acquire certification in your state.
Develop excellent oral and written communication skills.
Seek internships/work with population of choice.
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Consider a minor in political science or business.
Learn federal, state, and local job application processes.
Develop excellent oral and written communication skills.
Obtain internship/volunteer experience in area of interest.
Gain experience with research and grant/proposal writing.
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Writer
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Pursue graduate school opportunities for nearly all positions.
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Develop excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
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Teaching
Research
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Pursue an advanced degree to teach at the college and university level.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Purse graduate programs for most positions.
Gain leadership experience.
Seek part-time and summer employment in educational settings.
Develop ability to motivate self and others.
Areas
Administrative Official
Researcher
Public Relations Specialist
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Sample occupations
Consider a double major or minor in business.
Acquire internships or part-time work in area of specialization.
Plan on acquiring experience, advanced education, and certification.
Develop excellent oral and written communication skills.
Gain debate and mediation experience.
General information and strategies
- Develop good written and oral communication skills.
- Gain leadership skills.
- Double major or minor in any number of fields to make your self more marketable and knowledgeable.
- Obtain a master's degree in social work or counseling as well as applicable state licensure for therapy positions.
- Supplement curriculum with courses in political science, public administration, or business.
- Serve on college newspaper staff.
- Develop excellent desktop publishing skills.
- Take courses in journalism, advertising, public relations, or English.
- Minor in business.
- Gain related experience through internships or part-time jobs.
- Obtain leadership role(s) in campus organization(s).