Psychology

Official job titles mapped to our programs

Case Worker: A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Social and Human Services Manager: A Social or Human Services Manager works with and advocates for clients, including children and adults, that have health, mental health or poverty related problems. Runs programs for social service or human services organizations. Meets with community members to assess needs; plans and monitors the effectiveness of programs. Represents service organizations in the community. 

Social and Community Service Managers: Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. 

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements.  Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients.  Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities. 

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Non-profit organizations

• Local Agencies/Organizations

• Schools

• Law Enforcement

• Marketing

• Research Organizations

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Mental Health Technician

• Research Assistant

• Paraprofessional

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Case Worker: A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Social/Human Services Specialist: A Social / Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs. 

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

• Schools

• Private practices

• Clinics

• Residential settings

• In-home services

• Juvenile Detention Facilities

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst-BCaBA  (Certification testing required post-graduation in conjunction with BACB approved supervision hours) 

• Registered Behavior Technician 

• Behavior Technician/Assistant

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Case Worker: A case worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Health Educator / Coach: A Health Educator or Coach creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy. 

Residential Assistant/Advisor: A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

Psychiatric Technician: Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.  

Industries

• In-Patient Treatment Centers

• Out-Patient Treatment Centers

• Residential facilities

• Rehabilitation Centers

• Hospitals

• Correctional Facilities

• Government Agencies

• Schools

• Juvenile Detention Facilities

• Prisons

• Private Practices

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Mental Health Technician

• Peer Support Specialist

• Case Worker

• Residential Assistant

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Human Resources Specialists: Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations. 

Training and Development Specialists: A Training and Development Specialist directs education or staff training programs for a company, such as large firms or distributorships, or private post-secondary educational providers. 

Training and Development Managers: A Training and Development Manager manages staff training and professional development programs for an employer. Develops training programs that address staff needs and support the strategic goals of a company or organization. Supervises training staff and partners and evaluates training impact. 

Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Manager: A Talent Acquisition or Recruiting Manager manages human resources work for a business or organization and specializes in implementing recruiting and hiring strategies. Develops plans for internal recruiting and works with managers to identify hiring needs and internal referrals. Develops comprehensive external recruiting strategies that market employment opportunities at a company. Develops new strategies to retain qualified staff.

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Businesses

• Consulting Firms

• Various industries

• Higher Education

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Corporate Recruiter

• Human Resources Generalist

• Training and Development Specialist 

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Social and Community Service Managers: Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. 

Operation Manager / Supervisor: An operations manager or supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversee projects and daily work activities. May have responsibility for managing supplies and materials, budgets or customer relations; may serve as liaison to senior management. 

Case Worker: A case worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Industries

• Law Enforcement

• Court System

• State/County Government

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Advocacy Organizations

• Investigation Services

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• General Psychology: Case Manager, Mental Health Technician, Research Assistant

• Addictions: Case Manager, Intake Coordinator, Clinical Manager, Recovery Specialist, Program Coordinator

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Talent Acquisition/Recruiting Manager, Training and Development Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Organizational Development Specialist

• Forensic Psychology: Correctional Treatment Specialist, Mediator/Victim Advocate, Researcher, Case Manager

***Doctoral Candidate: Students aspiring to become Psychologists must seek admission to an APA-approved PhD program. The Master of Science in Psychology-General Psychology at Purdue Global can serve as a foundation for pursuing a doctoral program. Review your state and institution requirements for admission***

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Behavior Analyst: A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). 

Social and Human Services Manager: A Social or Human Services Manager works with and advocates for clients, including children and adults, that have health, mental health or poverty related problems. Runs programs for social service or human services organizations. Meets with community members to assess needs; plans and monitors the effectiveness of programs. Represents service organizations in the community. 

Case Worker: A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

• Schools

• Private practices

• Clinics

• Residential settings

• In-home services

• Juvenile Detention Facilities

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst-BCBA  (Certification testing required post-graduation in conjunction with BACB approved supervision hours) 

• Behavior Analyst

• Behavior Consultant

• Program Manager

• Assistant Clinical Supervisor

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Instructional Coordinators: Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors. 

Director of Instruction/Curriculum Specialist: A Director of Instruction or Curriculum Specialist works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum and teaching practices. Works with teachers to develop curriculum that helps students learn effectively and meets state educational standards. Coordinates professional development for teachers, analyzes student assessment data, and chooses textbooks, educational materials and new technologies to support teaching. May specialize in particular grade levels or subject areas, or education for specific groups of students such as English Language Learners. 

Researcher / Research Associate: A Researcher or Research Associate assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research.  

Project Manager: A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.

Industries

• K-12 Schools

• Higher Education

• Government Agencies

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Private Practice

• Institutional Research

• Consulting Firm

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Director of Education (not K-12)

• Education Coordinator

• Learning and Development Director

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Social and Community Service Managers: Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. 

Case Worker: A case worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

• Schools

• Private practices

• Clinics

• Residential settings

• In-home services

• Juvenile Detention Facilities

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst-BCaBA  (Certification testing required post-graduation in conjunction with BACB-approved supervision hours) 

• Registered Behavior Technician 

• Behavior Technician/Assistant 

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Behavior Analyst: A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). 

Case Worker: A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Social and Community Service Managers: Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. 

Behavior Analyst: A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). 

Social and Human Services Manager: A Social or Human Services Manager works with and advocates for clients, including children and adults, that have health, mental health or poverty related problems. Runs programs for social service or human services organizations. Meets with community members to assess needs; plans and monitors the effectiveness of programs. Represents service organizations in the community. 

Case Worker: A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services. 

Industries

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Schools

• Private practices

• Clinics

• Residential settings

• In-home services

• Juvenile Detention Facilities

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst-BCBA  (Certification testing required post-graduation in conjunction with BACB approved supervision hours) 

• Behavior Analyst

• Behavior Consultant

• Program Manager

• Assistant Clinical Supervisor

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Human Resources Specialists: Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations. 

Training and Development Specialists: A Training and Development Specialist directs education or staff training programs for a company, such as large firms or distributorships, or private post-secondary educational providers. 

Training and Development Manager: A Training and Development Manager manages staff training and professional development programs for an employer. Develops training programs that address staff needs and support the strategic goals of a company or organization. Supervises training staff and partners and evaluates training impact. 

Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Manager: A Talent Acquisition or Recruiting Manager manages human resources work for a business or organization and specializes in implementing recruiting and hiring strategies. Develops plans for internal recruiting and works with managers to identify hiring needs and internal referrals. Develops comprehensive external recruiting strategies that market employment opportunities at a company. Develops new strategies to retain qualified staff. 

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Businesses

• Consulting Firms

• Various industries

• Higher Education

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Corporate Recruiter

• Human Resources Analyst

• Training and Development Manager 

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