Careers in Cognitive and Behavioral Science

A degree in cognitive and behavioral science has innumerable applications beyond careers in counseling, therapy, research, and academics. The content and skills you learn with this degree make you competitive for positions in human services, data analysis, management, marketing, and advertising, as well as medicine, teaching (at all levels), law, and more. 

The following websites offer resources and insights about careers and education that will help you understand many of the options you can consider.

• W&L’s Career and Professional Development Office
  Check out W&L’s Career and Professional Development Office for exploring what you are interested in, networking with alumni, getting advice and guidance writing resumes and preparing for internships and job interviews. Be sure to check out the industry-specific resources pages.
• Career Pathways for Psychology
  A 30-minute video put together by UC Davis that covers Career Development Process, a self-exploration assessment (really helpful!), Career Pathways, and more.
• American Psychological Association Resources and Guidance on Careers and Education
  APA’s website provides helpful information for considering different options.
• Marky Lloyd’s Careers in Psychology Site
  Retired psychology professor Margaret A. Lloyd developed this website to help undergraduate students learn what they can do with a degree in psychology.