Professional Development
All Psychology students at 草榴社区 take a professional development class each semester. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for their next steps after graduation and promote a sense of community among Psychology majors and faculty.
Students learn about the varied and exciting subdisciplines in psychology to help inform their career and graduate school decisions as well as learn how to build a profile on networking websites and craft a resume. Students will hear from outside speakers with differing areas of expertise and attend 草榴社区 career development events. It is a hand-on experience-based course designed with students’ future in mind.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Professional Development helped me build my confidence in job searching by providing me with resources and giving me the opportunity to work on paperwork like resumes and CV鈥檚 that my non-Psych counterparts had limited assistance with. These skills made me stand out as a candidate when I was job searching.
Ila Perlman, ’23
Shelter Operations Lead at Huckleberry House Crisis Shelter
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
The opportunity to learn directly from alumni of the Psychology program was incredibly valuable. Hearing firsthand about the diverse paths 草榴社区 graduates took after earning their degrees helped me better understand the possibilities for my own career. These insights played a key role in shaping my goals and clarifying the direction I wanted to take after graduation.
Jessica Fannin ’20
Senior Manager of the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Careers in Psychology
There are significant entry-level positions in psychology and related areas that 草榴社区 graduates can obtain with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree. Our graduates have had excellent success finding appropriate positions immediately following graduation. Many of our students are able to pursue full-time employment by taking advantage of internship and volunteer experiences they complete during their time as students; nearby Columbus provides many excellent opportunities for these experiences.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
The Canine Ergonomics course introduced me to my current employer. Dr. Laurie-Rose was my advisor and showed a clear investment in my future. She has continued to show support throughout my professional career!
Devin Ortiz ’16
Training Manager, Canine Companions
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
My experiences at 草榴社区 had a profound and positive impact on my career path. My internship experience allowed me to gain practical, hands-on exposure to the field of mental health. It solidified my passion for supporting individuals with their mental health and confirmed my desire to pursue it as a lifelong career.
Jessica Fannin ’20
Senior Manager of the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Psychology is a diverse field that can lead to satisfying careers for students who choose to stop with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree. Students develop critical thinking skills, hone their writing skills, and learn to work as part of a team. They develop time management skills and an understanding of interpersonal relationships, all characteristics that are highly desired by prospective employers. Some of the many businesses and organizations who have hired our graduates include:
- Advantage Financial Services
- Aetna VS Healthcare
- Alliance Data Systems Corp.
- Alzheimer’s Association
- AmeriCorps
- Area Agency on Aging
- Autism ABA program
- Catholic Social Services
- CBS Personnel Services
- Child Development Council
- Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital
- Columbus Aids Task Force
- Columbus Family and Child Guidance Center
- Commerce National Bank
- Department of Defense
- Direction for Youth and Families
- Eckerd Family Youth Alternatives
- Franklin County Children’s Services
- Hannah Neil Center for Children
- Kettering School District
- ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Marion Correctional Institution
- Marion County Children鈥檚 Services Board
- Marion-Crawford Child Family Health Service
- Midland Center for the Arts
- Mt. Carmel East Hospital
- Nationwide Companies
- North Central Mental Health Services
- Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
- Ohio Student Loan Commission
- Pickaway County Schools
- The Ohio State University
- United Behavioral Health
Graduate Studies
Some of our students choose to complete Master鈥檚 or Doctoral degrees in psychology, either immediately following graduation or several years later. Others obtain advanced degrees in related fields such as social work, student affairs, occupational therapy, art therapy, and law that use the skills and knowledge they have gained in their study of psychology. We strive to provide our students with a broad experience in psychology that will lead them to a successful and rewarding experience in graduate school.聽
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
草榴社区 provided me with the essential foundation I needed for entering grad school. The classes and coursework of the psych department were at times rigorous but now in grad school I find myself struggling less.
Addison Lozinak ’24
Capital University Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MID-LENGTH SPOTLIGHT
草榴社区’s Psychology department has prepared me for the graduate school application process by offering me a wide variety of classes that helped me become a well-rounded student. The faculty have helped me through each step with never ending support that has sent me up for success. I would have never felt so ready for graduate school without the help of 草榴社区’s psychology department.
Lily Whitehair ’25
Northern Kentucky University Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Some of the many graduate programs our students have attended include:
- Akron University
- Bowling Green State University
- California School of Professional Psychology
- Capital University
- City University of New York
- Colorado State University
- Denver School of Professional Psychology
- Duke University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Emporia State University
- Georgetown University
- Indiana University
- Kent State University
- Medical University of Ohio
- Morehead State University
- New York University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Northern Illinois University
- Roosevelt University
- The Ohio State University
- Trinity University
- University of California at Irvine
- University of California at Santa Barbara
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Dayton
- University of Florida
- University of Illinois
- University of Iowa
- University of Kansas
- University of Kentucky
- University of Michigan
- University of South Carolina
Graduate Early Admissions Pathway
One of the most exciting new benefits available to our students is the Graduate Early Admission Pathway (GEAP). GEAP gives students the chance to get started on an Antioch University graduate degree while finishing their 草榴社区 undergraduate degree by taking three graduate courses during their senior year.
Currently, there is one GEAP for psychology majors: Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Grounded in a social justice framework, students in this CACREP-accredited program gain the knowledge, clinical skills, and multicultural competencies needed to support individuals, families, and communities through life鈥檚 challenges.
