Psychology is as an undergraduate course deals with the study of mind and human behaviours. It explores various aspects of human thought, behavior, and mental processes. It provides students with understanding of the human mind, its functions including cognitive, social, developmental and biological behaviours.
The duration depends on different institutions and schools. It usually varies from three to four years.
Career Prospects in Psychology
- Social Services Assistant: provides basic counseling, case management, or community outreach services.
- Human Resources Assistant: helps with employee recruitment, training, and organizational development.
- Marketing/sales associate: applies psychological principles and approaches to consumer behavior, advertising, and sales.
- Market Research Analyst: collecst and analyzes data on consumer preferences, habits, and trends.
- Human resources specialist – Manage recruiting, training, compensation, and employee relations.
- Social worker: provide services and resources to individuals, families, and communities in need.
- Probation/parole officer: works with juvenile and adult offenders to facilitate rehabilitation.
- Clinical/counseling therapist: assess, diagnose, and provide psychotherapy to clients.
- Forensic psychologist – Assess the mental state and behavior of criminal defendants and victims.
- School/guidance counselorÂ
- Industrial-organizational psychologistÂ
- Community health educator
- Research psychologist
- University psychology lecturer/ professorÂ
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