Lainie Krumenacker '19
Mental Health Counselor at University of Evansville's Counseling Services
At USI, psychology students learn by doing. You'll have opportunities to apply what you're learning in the classroom through meaningful, hands-on experiences including:
Student Research: Design studies, collect and analyze data, and share findings through conference presentations and publications.
Internships: Gain hands-on experience in settings such as healthcare, mental health, education, human services, and business.
Student Teaching: Develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills while helping fellow students succeed.
Service Learning: Apply psychological principles in community settings while making a meaningful impact beyond campus.
Whether you're preparing for graduate school or the workforce, these opportunities help you build your résumé, expand your professional network, and gain experiences that set you apart after graduation. Along the way, you'll develop the career-ready skills employers and graduate programs value most, including communication, critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism.
Psychology graduates are employed in a wide variety of professions that benefit from an understanding of human behavior, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Career opportunities include:
Behavioral Health Specialist
Case Manager
Child Life Specialist
Community Outreach Coordinator
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Mental Health Technician
Patient Advocate
Probation and Parole Officer
Program Coordinator
Recruiter
Rehabilitation Specialist
Research Assistant
Social Services Coordinator
Student Affairs Professional
Victim Advocate
Youth Development Specialist
...and many more!
Many psychology students continue their education after graduation. The psychology curriculum provides a strong foundation for advanced study in:
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
School Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Applied Behavior Analysis
Physician Assistant Studies
Medicine
Law
Higher Education Administration
...and many more!
Mental Health Counselor at University of Evansville's Counseling Services
Child and family therapist at Center for Mindfulness and CBT
Graduate student in University of Southern Indiana's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program
Associate Professor of Psychology at Brescia University
Psychometrician at LifeStance Health
Executive Assistant at Matthew 25 AIDS Services
Registrar Communication Specialist at USI
Research Project Coordinator for Healthy Brain and Child Development Study at the University of Alabama