PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology General Psychology specialization
Career Outcomes & Job Titles
People who choose an online general psychology degree often pursue careers as professors, educational psychologists, researchers, program administrators, or consultants.
Potential Employment Settings
- Community college
- Community counseling center
- Consulting firm
- Government — local, state, federal
- Hospital/Health care system
- Human resource department
- Land-based or online college or university
- Law enforcement
- Market research firm
- Mental health clinic
- Nonprofit organization
- P–12 public/private school
- Residential care facility
- Social service agency
Common Job Titles/Positions*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Consultant
- Dean of faculty
- Full-time faculty
- Instructor
- Program administrator/director
- Researcher
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain and Capella can't guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.