Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

Psychology is the scientific study of brain and behaviour. Psychologists analyze the psychological, behavioural, and social bases of how humans think, feel, and behave.

Teamwork and leadership ability: Familiar with group dynamics; conflict resolution, mediation and concern for others.

Critical/Analytical thinking: Abstract reasoning skills; integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines and perspectives; interpretation and explanation of scientific research.

Knowledge of human behaviour: Knowledge about the physiological, emotional, cognitive and social determinants of human behavior; fascination with unexplainable behavior.

Thorough and precise: Read materials accurately and analytically, organized and able to meet deadlines.

Problem solving skills: Understanding components of complex problems; approaching topics and problems from various perspectives; analyzing multiple dimensions of a problem; identifying problems and developing solutions.

Quantitative and Qualitative research methods of data collection: Statistical analysis and evaluation; listening and interviewing skills.

Communication: Writing skills, presenting material in an easy to ready manner, familiar with writing reports; public speaking and effective communication skills.

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

• Alberta Women's Science Network (AWSN)
• American Psychological Association
• Association for Psychological Science
• Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy
• Canadian Child Care Federation
• Canadian Council on Social Development
• Canadian Counselling Association
• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) 
• Canadian Institute of Health Research
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Canadian Psychological Association
• CPA Graduate Guide
• Education Canada
• International Association of Applied Psychology
• International Positive Psychology Association
• International Psychoanalytical Association: http://www.ipa.org.uk/
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Natural Sciences & Research Council of Canada
• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
• Psych Web
• Social Psychology Network
• Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada

Aligned Majors

Global Development Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Faculty Contact

Arts Students' Centre
Social Sciences Building, SS102
T: 403.220-6318
E: ascarts@ucalgary.ca
W: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising

Clubs on Campus:

PSYCHS

Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers