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While many pursue an education in psychology or neuroscience with the goal of becoming a therapist, counselor, or clinician, the field is broad and can lead to other careers that focus on people, relationships, and decision-making such as:
- Human resources
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- Marketing and public relations
- Medical research
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- Early learning or senior living activities director
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Department News
- Dr. Nye on CBS 58 Discussing Rising Use of AIDr. Stacey Nye spoke with Bill Walsh of CBS 58 about the rising use of AI companion apps and their impact on mental health …
- Dr. Nye on Australia’s Today ShowDr. Stacey Nye appeared on Australia’s Today Show with hosts David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys to discuss the science behind our shrinking attention spans …
- New Faculty and Staff Fall 2022The Department of Psychology is thrilled to introduce several new faces among our faculty and staff as we prepare for the start of a …
- Dr. Nye commented on a conspiracy theorist in the interview with WDJThttps://www.cbs58.com/news/local-professors-react-to-brandenburgs-idea-of-a-conspiracy-theory


