North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. Through a nationally recognized law school, highly acclaimed and innovative programs in the visual and performing arts, sciences, business, humanities, and education programs, NCCU students are engaged problem solvers. Located in the Research Triangle, the University advances research in the biotechnological, biomedical, informational, computational, behavioral, social, and health sciences. Our students enhance the quality of life of citizens and the economic development of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

Research and the applications of psychology principles in a wide range of settings such as clinical, school, research labs, forensic, independent mental health practice, consultation, etc. In recent years, with the increased demand for psychology services, students with undergraduate degrees in psychology are finding careers as support or associate staff largely in private community mental health centers.

Career prospects:

  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Education Administrators
  • Financial Managers
  • Government Accountants and Auditors
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Industrial Psychologists
  • Insurance Sales Agents
  • Insurance Underwriters
  • Management Accountants and Internal Auditors
  • Management Consultants
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Medical and Public Health Social Workers
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers