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Applied Psychology

Applied Psychology. Psychology as a choice of major. “Sister” Disciplines Political Science Sociology Economics Psychology has always been one of the more popular fields of study. What is the appeal of psychology?. Working with people Studying and understanding the mind? Helping?

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Applied Psychology

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  1. Applied Psychology

  2. Psychology as a choice of major • “Sister” Disciplines • Political Science • Sociology • Economics Psychology has always been one of the more popular fields of study

  3. What is the appeal of psychology? • Working with people • Studying and understanding the mind? • Helping? • Understanding ourselves • It’s interesting

  4. …only 25% of get jobs directly related to psychology • 41% for profit organizations • 18% Federal government • 11% nonprofit organizations • 10% state and local government • 7% in universities • 13% in other educational organizations

  5. Background • Pre-Applied Psychology • Hugo Munsterberg • Forensic psychology • Clinical psychology • Industrial Psychology • LightnerWitmer • Clinical psychology • Educational psychology

  6. 10 Most Popular Jobs for Psychology Majors

  7. http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/jobs-for-psychology-majors.asphttp://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/jobs-for-psychology-majors.asp

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