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whet is the job oppertunity after M.sc in psychology...please tell me what are they

what are the job opportunities after M.Sc psychology?

The job opportunities available to you after earning your master's degree in psychology can depend on a number of factors. In addition to the overall job outlook in your geographic area, the focus of your master's degree can play an important role in determining your employment prospects.

As you begin your career search, think about the skills and knowledge you acquired during your education and consider different ways you could apply those abilities in the workforce. The following are just a few of the major areas you might want to focus on in your job search.


Jobs at Colleges and Universities

While the competition for teaching positions can be fierce, some graduates with a master's degree in psychology do finding teaching positions at junior colleges and universities. Academic advising, career counseling and academic recruiting are alternative careers in higher education that graduates from a master's psychology program may want to consider.

Jobs in Local, State and Federal Government

Another option is to look for job with the local, state or federal government. Various government offices often hire individuals with a master's degree in psychology to perform a range of duties such as performing research or providing psychological services. One way to look for such jobs is to go you your states Department of Labor website and search through the available job listings.

Some different government positions that you might qualify for include:


Vocational rehabilitation provider
Self-reliance specialist
Developmental specialist
Drug and alcohol specialist
Employment counselor
Human resources analyst
Parole officers
Psychology program manager
Rehabilitation counselor
Social service manager

Jobs in Health Care and Mental Health Services

Even if your degree was not practice-focused, you may still be able to find employment in the mental health field. Many of these positions are entry-level, but they can be a great way to gain experience and determine if you might be interested in pursuing a doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Some possible job titles in this area include:


Behavioral counselor
Health project coordinator
Psychiatric technician
Rehabilitation specialist
Group home coordinator
Family services worker
Child protection worker
Child care supervisor

Jobs in Business, Sales, Marketing and Advertising

A master's degree in psychology also serves as excellent preparation for careers outside of psychology. Psychology graduates are often sought after by employers because they have strong interpersonal and written communication skills. A solid background in research and statistics also qualifies graduates to work in areas such as market research.


Human resources manager
Advertising agent
Market researcher
Employee trainer
Public relations representative
Project manager
Sales representative
Store manager

what is the scope of clinical psychology in Pakistan?

Hello Friend,

There are ample of opportunities for you after M.SC in psychology specialization

like Child, Clinical, Applied, and Industrial and so on and depending upon your area of specialization you can explore various career paths.
you can explore jobs in teaching after passing in UGC-NET,counseling in schools and colleges or in counseling in hospitals, clinics, and dispensaries.
You can also apply for jobs in social welfare organizations, research establishments, rehabilitation centers, prisons, child/ youth guidance centers and multilateral agencies like the World Health Organization, United Nations etc.


All The Best

i m a bsc nurse with more than 5 years of experience.now i m studying msc clinical psychology as distant education.what will be my job oppprtunities after this?

Job opportunities of BA pass in Education subject major

Job opportunities of BA pass in Education subject major

i was studying my bpharm final year..i was intrested in ms psychology ..can i eligible for these course