CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Child Psychology?
You can do a lot with this major! Child Psychology majors go on to successful careers in health and human services, medicine, academics, advocacy, education, government, politics, publishing, research, and much more.
Child Psychology majors can pursue a Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology. Learn more about these options through the U of M's Institute of Child Development.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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- Assistant Preschool Teacher, University of St. Thomas,
Child Development Center
- Assistant Teacher, International School of Minnesota
- Attorney, Geimer Law Firm
- Coordinator, University of Minnesota
- Education Coordinator, St. Paul Public Schools
- Family and Child Therapist, Reuben Lindh Family Services
- Intake Specialist, Cigna Behavioral Health
- Lead Assistant Teacher, Fraser Community Services
- Preschool Teacher, Southside Family Nurturing Center
- Preschool Teacher / Parent Educator, Harrison District #2
- Pupil Support Assistant, New Visions School
- Resident Counselor, Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy
- Teacher, Kinderberry Hill Child Development
- Team Lead, Target Corporation
- Technical Support Coordinator, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Common Career Titles for this Major
(Some fields require a graduate degree.)
- Behavioral Development Specialist
- Caseworker
- Childhood Education Specialist
- Cognitive Behavioralist
- Counselor
- Occupational Therapist
- Professor
- Program Director
- Psychologist
- Teacher
- Tutor
- Youth Counselor
- Youth Development Facilitator
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Child
Psychology
majors develop great skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers.
These skills include:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
- Ablility to work well independently and in a team
- Listening, clarifying,
questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well with diverse groups
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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