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Career Options for Social Psychology

Social Psychology studies the relationship between individuals and society from an interdisciplinary perspective. The degree teaches students to understand how people develop over time and behave in different situations. 

Employers value Social Psychology graduates for their ability to understand how humans behave, how small groups and communities interact and how societies form practices and priorities.

Social Psychologists in the workforce can:

  • Work collaboratively and constructively in groups 
  • Apply interview techniques, statistical analysis using software packages 
  • Solve problems using critical, reasoned thought 
  • Identify and locate sources of information 
  • Manage time to meet multiple demands 
  • Understand questions associated with social issues 
  • Conduct social research, apply quantitative methods, & engage in qualitative interviewing and fieldwork 
  • Write descriptive reports and analytical papers 
  • Analyze the root causes of social problems and work towards solutions with diverse groups of people 

Employers seek out the skills acquired by Social Psychology graduates, such as:

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Persuading
  • Speaking and Presenting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Analyis
  • Decision-Making
  • Instructional Design
  • Problem-Solving

Examples of Social Psychology career paths:

  • Behaviour Analyst 
  • Career Counsellor 
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Counselling 
  • Teacher
  • Health Care Coordinator 
  • Human Resources Specialist 
  • Law 
  • Mental Health 
  • Parole Officer 
  • Research 
  • Social Work
  • Volunteer Services

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