Careers

Discover Career Opportunities

Sample Career Options

What can you do with a degree in Psychology? A lot! Psychology majors often find employment in government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and a number of other areas in the private sector and government.

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

academic advisor
child/youth worker
clinical psychologist
community agency director
community worker/advocate
customs officer
disability services worker
event planner
fundraiser
forensic psychologist
human resources
labour relations/mediator
lawyer/paralegal
market research analyst
marriage and family therapist
mental health worker
occupational therapist
probation officer
program coordinator/manager
psychologist
public policy analyst
public relations
recreation therapist
seniors program coordinator
social policy researcher
social/crisis worker
student life coordinator
teacher/adult educator
volunteer coordinator

Sample Industries / Types of Employers

counselling agencies
educational institutions
Department of Justice Canada
government
hospitality industry
human resources departments
management consulting firms
marketing/PR firms
non-profit organizations
research organizations
social service agencies
training/development firms

Online Resources

More career resources are available through the Career Centre’s Navigator portal.

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

assistant contract manager
clinical support worker
probation officer
youth care worker

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

Master’s degree: Criminology, Occupational Therapy, Social Justice and Community Engagement, Social Work, Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology.
College program: Addictions Management and Prevention, Human Resources Management, Adult Education, Recreational Therapy.
Bachelor's degree: Education.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

behavioural counsellor
court clerk
education consultant
marketing and communications strategist
outcomes facilitator
social worker

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

Employers have identified these top four skills as important when evaluating entry-level candidates. As a Laurier student, you gain these skills through the opportunities available to you.

Functional Knowledge

Identify, interpret, understand and communicate key social, ethical and personal issues relevant to individuals, groups and society.
Assess, evaluate, understand and interpret individual and group behaviour.
Demonstrate knowledge of methodologies of data collection, statistical analysis and evaluation.
Use scientific methods and tests to analyze, interpret and assess possible behaviours.
Develop strong critical thinking skills and an understanding of contemporary challenges, issues and trends.

Collaboration/Teamwork Skills

Develop the ability to organize and lead groups by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success to facilitate change and understanding.
Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication Skills

Research, analyze, synthesize and clearly communicate findings in oral and written formats.
Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Problem-Solving Skills

Gather relevant information, anticipate needs and make appropriate recommendations.
Assess events and beliefs and develop responses/strategies to manage situations.
Critically evaluate and interpret theories and research and apply the results to solve problems.
Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.