Social Sciences

If you're passionate about improving the mental well-being of others, you may find yourself comparing the roles of a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Explore the differences between these two common career paths and discover which mental health career is right for you.

Majoring in psychology is not only personally rewarding, but it prepares you for a number of careers. Beyond the human services field, a psychology major can lead to jobs in business, education, government and roles that require a deep understanding of people and how they interact with one another.

Although Darryl Johnson has been advancing as a professional in the psychology field and nonprofit world for some time now, he really accelerated toward his goals in August when he presented at the 2022 APA Convention and completed his master's degree in psychology at SNHU.

With a degree in psychology, you will use core skills such as research, decision-making and communication to work in a vast array of fields, including business, counseling, human resources and many more. Use your degree level and interests to help narrow down which of these careers is right for you.