What are LaGrange psychological science graduates doing today?


100% Graduate School Acceptance Rate for the Past Four Years!

Many LaGrange College Psychological Science majors pursue advanced degrees, and recent graduates have been accepted into programs throughout the region specializing in several different areas of psychology:

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Counseling and Clinical Psychology
  • Industrial/Organization Psychology
  • Art Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Physicians Assistant and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
  • School Counseling
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Child Life Specialist

Recent graduates have entered programs at Georgia State, Howard University, University of Southern Mississippi, Mercer University, University of Georgia, Valdosta State University, and Vanderbilt University. Several students have chosen to continue their education right here at LaGrange College by pursuing the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program.

Opportunities for work in psychology are expanding year by year. And that's a good thing. Psychologists specialize in a host of different areas within the field and identify themselves by many different labels. 

Clinical Psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. These range from short-term crises, such as difficulties resulting from adolescent rebellion, to more severe, chronic conditions such as schizophrenia. 

Developmental psychologists study the psychological development of the human being that takes place throughout life. Until recently, the primary focus was on childhood and adolescence, the most formative years. But as life expectancy in this country approaches 80 years, developmental psychologists are becoming increasingly interested in aging, especially in researching and developing ways to help elderly people stay as independent as possible. 

Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to legal issues. Their expertise is often essential in court. They can, for example, help a judge decide which parent should have custody of a child or evaluate a defendant's mental competence to stand trial. Forensic psychologists also conduct research on jury behavior or eyewitness testimony. Some forensic psychologists are trained in both psychology and the law. 

School psychologists work directly with public and private schools. They assess and counsel students, consult with parents and school staff, and conduct behavioral interventions when appropriate. Most school districts employ psychologists full time. 

Social psychologists study how a person's mental life and behavior are shaped by interactions with other people. They are interested in all aspects of interpersonal relationships, including both individual and group influences, and seek ways to improve such interactions. For example, their research helps us understand how people form attitudes toward     others, and when these are harmful—as in the case of prejudice—suggests ways to change them. 

Sports psychologists help athletes refine their focus on competition goals, become more motivated, and learn to deal with the anxiety and fear of failure that often accompany competition. The field is growing as sports of all kinds become more and more competitive and attract younger children than ever. 

For more information about careers in the psychological sciences, visit the APA's Choose a Career Guide site, download the APA's Careers in Psychology brochure (PDF), or contact the LaGrange College Career Center at (706) 880-8177.