Broad employment prospects
In the next decade, psychology will rise faster than other industries. At present, 70% of psychologists are glowing in the fields of medical care and education, 65,438+05% work for the government, and the rest have entered companies and non-profit organizations. More than 40% people have chosen to start their own businesses!
More than 50 professional directions
The American Psychological Association covers more than 50 professional fields such as developmental psychology, health psychology and school psychology. Clinical psychologists provide treatment for individuals, families and groups through in-depth communication and diagnostic tests. Developmental psychologists, psychological counselors and experimental psychologists explore and study human behavior from different angles.
A versatile consultant.
Consultants are equally versatile. They are involved in many fields, such as school consultation, gerontology, marriage and family consultation, and help the parties solve various problems in their lives. School counselors focus on the academic and personal problems of primary and secondary school students, rehabilitation counselors help people with physical disabilities to achieve self-reliance, and vocational counselors help professionals find their favorite jobs.
Clear career direction
Although the academic employment competition is fierce, the employment opportunities of psychology and consultants in other fields are very broad. With the society's attention to drug control and prevention of alcoholism and domestic violence, employment opportunities in medical and health institutions are also increasing. When choosing a psychology major in an American university, you must be clear about your career direction, and it is worthwhile to make every effort!