A degree in psychology or human and community services can be a launch-pad for careers such as:

• Educational, vocational and school counseling
• Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counseling
• Rehabilitation counseling
• Marriage and family therapy
• Social work
• Psychotherapy
• Sports psychology
• Industrial/organizational psychologist
• Case management
• Criminal justice and corrections
• Mental health services
• Gerontology
• Child welfare
• Crisis work
• Physical health and wellness
• Mental health advocacy
• Development/fundraising
• Community relations
• Research
• Teaching
• Human resources

Different types of employers:

• Local government agencies such as county departments of social services, child protective services
• Victim services agencies
• Adoption agencies
• Foster care organizations
• Hospitals and health care providers
• State government departments of mental health, human services, and justice
• Veterans Administration hospitals
• US Department of Health and Human Services
• Correctional facilities
• Senior citizens' centers
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers
• Private psychology practices
• Employee assistance programs
• College and university counseling centers
• Schools
• Police departments
• Court systems