Psych class

Psychology

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Explore human nature and turn your passion into a college degree.

Psychology majors gain knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to a wide range of careers, including case managers, probation officers, consultants, mediators, business professionals, grant writers, and journalists. With additional education, psychology majors can become social workers, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, professors, researchers, and lawyers.
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The Opportunities Add Up

Students in TCC's psychology program gain a depth of experience and knowledge, and are prepared to transfer to a four-year university. 

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The Industries

  • Psychology 
  • Psychiatry 
  • Social Services 
  • Mediation 
  • Government 
  • Case Management 
  • Research 
  • Education 

The Careers

Clinical Psychologist

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests.

Counselor

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention.

Professor

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.

School Psychologist

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that impact educational functioning.

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