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The Canadian Student Guide to Applying Psychology in Varied Career Paths
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Neuropsychology
Social Psychology
Behavioural Analysis
Occupational Therapy
Social Work
Speech Language Pathology
What can I do for a career with training in psychology?
What are some emerging career fields in psychology, and how can I prepare for them?
Do psychological scientists tend to choose one area of research and stick with that for a career, or do research interests change?
What can I do to strengthen my chances for being admitted to graduate programs, and future career paths?
How can I help to promote the application of psychological science in my industry?
I wish to learn and/or work abroad. What should I do?
Are there specific certifications or additional training that would help me get a job in applied psychology fields?
How useful is research experience for non-academic psychology careers?
How do I decide between pursuing graduate school and entering the workforce after I complete my undergraduate degree?
1. Undergraduate Paths
Anastasia Clarke
Sara Jones
Marie McEnemy
Emily Ross
Michelle Taylor
2. Master's Paths
Tal Cohen
Carli Fink
Rahul Patel
Meredith Richmond
Meghan Rowe
Rebecca Simms
3. Doctoral Paths
Dr. Charlene Belu
Dr. Kerri Ritchie
These alumni profiles include those whose highest degree obtained is at the Master’s level.
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