College of the Pacific
What to do with a Psychology degree?
Our graduates have a strong knowledge base in the field of Psychology. In addition, analytical, research and communication skills (oral and written) are emphasized. These skills are valued across a wide range of employment settings and graduate/professional programs.
- Upon completion of their B.A., graduates may work in settings such as social services (e.g., social worker, child welfare), mental health (e.g., youth counselor, geriatric counselor), and education (e.g., behavior analyst).
- Some of our graduates have used their degrees as springboards into a wide range of professions not directly related to Psychology, such as business, consulting, computer industries and library science.
- Many of our B.A. recipients continue their education by seeking graduate degrees in Psychology. Others pursue professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, law, business and other areas.
Career and Graduate School Options
To assist students with the often overwhelming array of career and graduate school options available to them, each spring semester the Psychology Department holds a "What Can I Do With a B.A. in Psychology?" event.
At this event students learn what career opportunities are available for graduates with B.A.s in Psychology and how to find out about specific opportunities.
Each fall semester the department hosts a "How to Apply to Graduate School" event to help students in being competitive graduate school applicants.
