Rhode Island Bachelors in Psychology
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The state of Rhode Island is the smallest of U.S. states in terms of land mass but has one of the densest populations. The city of Providence is a major New England hub of service and commerce. Hospitals and human services are among the largest employers in Providence, offering ample possibilities for graduates and students of psychology to find internships, research opportunities, and positions as technical and medical assistants.
Although the traditional industries of the state—including manufacturing, textiles, and commercial fishing—have declined, they are still an important part of Rhode Island’s economy. While graduates with bachelor’s degrees in psychology are employed in almost every sector of the job market, some industries hiring the most people with backgrounds in psychology are among the fastest growing in the state.
According to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, those sectors adding the most jobs include: Professional, Scientific & Technical Services, Educational Services, Ambulatory Health Care Services, Hospitals, Social Assistance, Nursing & Residential Care Facilities, Administrative & Support Services, Management of Companies & Enterprises, Data Processing Services, Religious, Grantmaking, Civic & Professional Organizations.
Psychology graduates compete in Rhode Island for any position involving human welfare, the study of human behavior, data collection and analysis, and communication. Working with the disenfranchised in career counseling and vocational rehabilitation, or as a recruiter for a Fortune 500 company, psychology graduates do best when they are working with people and giving back in some way. These skill sets are part of a well-rounded liberal arts education in psychology and prepare graduates for employment in fields working with people and in any area where critical thinking and scientific methodology is involved.
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