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Careers & Alumni
Understanding the nature of human consciousness is foundational for any career path.
Our undergraduate students develop highly marketable skills such as the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data, write reports, exhibit interpersonal skills, and communicate effectively. A Bachelor’s degree is also helpful in many health and mental health positions, and for careers in areas such as college admissions, human resources, management training, survey research, customer relations, and more.
Master’s graduates in all three of our M.A. programs are well prepared for continuing on to PhD programs, or working in their field of focus using invaluable clinical, theoretical and research skills.
Career Options
A broad field comprising more than 50 different specialties, Psychology can be applied to nearly any career. When you graduate from our B.A. or M.A. programs, you will be prepared for the workforce with the knowledge and highly marketable skills that are essential in today’s world.
Careers - Psychology B.A.
Academic Counselor
Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
Behavioral Technician
Conflict Resolution Mediator
Corrections Officer
Data Analyst
Day Care Center Director
Early Childhood Specialist
Careers - Counselling Psychology M.A.
Group Therapy Facilitator
Couples Therapist
Family Therapist
Child Therapist
Community Clinic Therapist
Private Practice Therapist
Substance Use Counselor
College Instructor
Conflict Resolution Mediator
Trauma Specialist
Careers - Psychology, Academic Research Concentration, M.A.
Research Analyst
Behavior Analyst
College Instructor
Data Analyst
Evaluation Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Program Evaluator
Careers - School Psychology, M.A.
School Psychologist
College Instructor
School Administrator
Program Evaluator
Psychology, B.A.
Alumni Updates
Maureen Tubbiola
Psychology, 1983
Maureen took her Bachelor's degree in psychology ('83) in a neurobiology direction through opportunities provided by Humboldt State faculty who connected her to employment in electron microscopy at the University of Utah. She proceeded to earn both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she discovered interest in teaching. She has just returned to her position as Full Professor in Biological Sciences after serving as the Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. She is very excited to see her alma mater transition to Cal Poly status!
Stephanie Rosier
Psychology, 2014
After graduation, Stephanie worked as a senior client advocate at Humboldt Domestic Violence Services. She then moved on to work as the Early Recovery Specialist at Aegis Treatment Centers in Ventura, California, for six years. In 2022 she moved to Missoula, Montana, where she continued to utilize the skills she learned obtaining her Psychology degree at Humboldt, acting as a mental health coordinator for Missoula County.
Sandra L. Neumann
Psychology, 1995 (BA) and 1997 (MA)
Sandra was recently awarded the University of Wisconsin system's P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People. She is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at UW Stevens Point - Marshfield campus.