Missouri Bachelors in Psychology
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Missouri has a widely diversified economy. Services, tourism, transportation, manufacturing, beer and beverages, defense, mining, agriculture, and technology all combine to make up the state’s thriving economy. With large city centers on both sides of the state and a number of small and medium sized towns in between, career opportunities for a graduate in psychology are available at universities, hospitals, government institutions, and in private industry and business.
Psychology graduates come out of school well equipped with a background in communication, behavioral science, liberal arts, scientific methodology, judgment and reasoning. No matter which industry graduates finds themselves in, career options for bachelors of psychology students typically involve some aspect of human behavior. The combinations of these skills open doors to a variety of career options for those who are passionate about working directly with people and for those who prefer to apply the study of behavior indirectly through their work. Once an occupation is established, it can often be applied in almost any industry.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, individuals with an undergraduate degree in psychology most often work in marketing and advertising, case management, social service, sales, and labor relations. One of the best possibilities for employment in Missouri’s various industries includes positions in marketing and sales. This includes consumer research, product testing, and campaign development. The skills gained in a degree program in psychology include the study of social behavior, how information is processed, human perception, and what influences individual’s behavior. This knowledge is applied in business through the development of marketing and advertising campaigns, as well as in product development through consumer insights research.
A career in labor relations might entail jobs such as human resources management, career counseling, or recruiting. As someone trained in the study of human behavior, psychology graduates have the intuition and ability to test for what careers others might best be suited.
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