Postgraduate Opportunities
Equipping you for academic advancement
Advanced training is a must if you want to work in many areas of psychology. Mercer University’s Psychology major prepares you for the rigorous coursework and research required in graduate programs. Our curriculum is designed to challenge your critical thinking skills and teach you advanced research methods while working alongside our faculty.
Contact your advisor if you are interested in enrolling in a graduate program. We will be happy to guide you through the process and help you discover the best fit for your career goals.
Career options
Graduating with a Psychology major opens a number of career opportunities. The comprehensive education you earn at Mercer University builds a strong background in a number of topics. When these courses are taken in conjunction with the psychology major, you build a strong foundation for a successful career in a number of industries.
Recent graduates are working in areas such as:
- Business
- Education
- Law enforcement
- Medical centers
- Mental health
- Pharmacy
- Research
- Social service
My major in psychology, especially my classes in social and forensic psychology, gave me a strong foundation for studying the law and understanding how the people involved in the justice system interact. I enjoyed getting to work hands on with my professors in the research lab doing real-world studies. Now, I feel confident about entering the legal field in part because of the work I did in the psychology department.
Double-majoring in psychology and communication studies helped me decide to pursue a graduate program and then career in counseling. It provided me with a solid foundation, desire and curiosity into mental health and well-being of others. I’ve always wanted to work in a field that helps others. Pursuing these majors started the burning passion that I now have for getting the privilege to walk alongside others in their journey toward healing and recovery.
The psychology department at Mercer was instrumental in helping me create my identity as a mental health professional and researcher. My professors at Mercer inspired me to conduct research that can create real change in the world. The psychology department encouraged me to be the change that I want to see, and that encouragement has inspired and informed my career and life to this day.
