Can I Get a Job With an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology?

YES…

Wright State University offers a unique science-based approach to psychology both in and out of the classroom that provides students with the skills they need to enter a diverse workforce.  Employers want people who can communicate effectively, are critical thinkers, and are life-long learners.   

Key Strengths to List on Your Resume

(with talking points to emphasize during an interview)

1. Knowledge of human behavior
   1. Understanding of thoughts, motivations, and feelings of individuals and groups
   2. Knowledge in how to assess human behavior and respond appropriately in work situations
       
2. Ability to work effectively in teams, both as a member and as a leader
   1. Can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
   2. Experience in taking initiative on group projects
   3. Can follow directions or an established protocol
   4. Responsive to positive or negative feedback
       
3. Strong self-management skills
   1. Ability to define and achieve goals in unclear situations
   2. Ability to develop and complete projects from idea conception through final presentation of results or work products
   3. Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous demands relating to school, work, and family
       
4. Ability to communicate information effectively both verbally and in written form
   1. Can communicate information in a concise and clear way
   2. Can communicate technical (including statistical) information clearly to non-specialists
   3. Can translate data into easily interpreted graphs and figures
       
5. Strong research skills
   1. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
   2. Ability to critically evaluate published and non-published information
   3. Ability to problem-solve
   4. Experience in using available resources to define goals, identify problems, and develop potential solutions
       
6. Strong ethical principles
   1. Familiarity with ethical principles relating to work practices
   2. amiliarity with ethical principles relating to the protection of information, including how to safeguard privacy and confidentiality

Welcome to Psychology—an effective gateway to future employment!  Come talk to us to find out more. 

Regards,

Debra Steele-Johnson
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychology