Psychology Specialization: Forming a Professional Identity
Millions of students around the world begin undergraduate psychology programs each year, full of dreams, plans, and ambitions for the future. However, most soon discover—if they haven’t already—that becoming a psychologist usually requires selecting a specialization and earning a master’s degree. Options may include clinical, social, cognitive, counseling, developmental, work/organizational, sport, health, forensic, and consumer psychology, among others.
I primarily teach in a master’s program in business and organizational psychology. Teaching at this level is a uniquely rewarding experience because we get to witness how students shape and develop their career identities throughout the program. I recently facilitated a workshop with our current cohort (soon-to-be business psychologists), and their........
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