• As a psychology major you have the opportunity to apply  skills in analyzing behavior and its causes in supervised settings in the community or in research laboratories.
  • An undergraduate degree in psychology from Iowa State will prepare for positions such as a paraprofessional in hospitals and clinics; counselor in federal, state, and local health agencies; correctional, recreation, or rehabilitation counselor; human resource manager; writer; and researcher.
  • A bachelor of science in psychology is good preparation for law school and medical school, especially if applicants wish to specialize in psychiatry. If applicants want to become a professional psychologist, licensed to provide psychotherapy, or intend to seek an academic position in research (e.g., professor, research scientist), should plan to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology.