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Careers in Psychology

Each course of study in the behavioral sciences is designed to provide a pre-professional foundation for careers and graduate study. Approximately one-third of Capital graduates go onto study and earn advanced degrees in psychology and law.

Bachelor's degree holders find employment in a variety of discipline-related occupations. They work as employment officers, probation officers, teachers, political analysts, behavioral management technicians, psychiatric aides and counselors, child development specialists, personnel analysts, laboratory technicians, health care workers, case managers and data analysts.

Psychology Internships

Please, direct questions about internship credits to the department's internship coordinator, Dr. Janette McDonald (jmcdonal@capital.edu).

Franklin County Community Based Corrections

Columbus Research Partners

Columbus Department of Health Maryhaven (addiction & mental illness services)

Behavioral Sciences Specialists (Forensic Psychology)

Job and Family Services

SARNCO (Sexual Assault Response Network)

Governor’s Office of Faith Based Initiatives

Office of Homeland Security & Justice Programs

Neighborhood House, Inc.

Amethyst (women's addiction & abuse services)

Equality Ohio (equal rights for sexual orientation & gender identity)

Policy Matters (research & policy)

FBI – Dayton office (with possible contact to Columbus office)

Federal Courts, Probation and Pre-trial Services

HUD Office of Inspector General