Developing Transferable Skills in the Field of Psychology
All academic programs offered at UM help students develop valuable transferable skills. Psychology is the application of scientific methods to study how humans act, think, or feel. As a Psychology student, you will gain an appreciation of human diversity, of the complexity of human and animal behavior, and of the value of the empirical approach to understanding complex problems. You will therefore develop skills in critical analysis, accurate problem definition, and interpretation of data. As psychology draws from the biological and social sciences, you may want to combine your study in psychology with course work in related fields.
Related Fields: Anthropology, Sociology, Statistics, Biology, Urban Planning, Women's Studies, Program in the Environment, Education, and Social Work.
Research Skills
| Skills | Potential Careers | Next Steps |
Framing a research question Developing theories/ideas Gathering information Observing people/data/things Clarifying goals/problems Summarizing results Synthesizing conclusions |
Faculty/GSI Office hours
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Analytical Skills
| Skills | Potential Careers | Next Steps |
Defining problem areas Creating a system to analyze data Organizing and analyzing data Offering new perspectives Developing new solutions for recurring problem Evaluating theory and evidence Comparing/ contrasting ideas and information
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Industrial/Organizational psychologist |
Internships through the Opportunity Network, Handshake, or UCAN Student Advisory Group on Engagement
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Interpersonal Skills
| Skills | Potential Careers | Next Steps |
Analyzing/ modifying behavior Counseling Motivating Perceiving and understanding individual differences Fostering group dynamics Exhibiting empathy towards others Identifying and understanding needs
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Volunteer services coordinator |
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Communication Skills
| Skills | Potential Careers | Next Steps |
Analyzing/ modifying behavior Counseling Motivating Perceiving and understanding individual differences Fostering group dynamics Exhibiting empathy towards others Identifying and understanding needs
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Volunteer services coordinator |
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