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Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Internships & Opportunities

The College of Liberal Arts encourages undergraduate students to participate in internships to prepare for their future careers. Students can apply the core skills they learn in their degree programs—how to think critically, solve problems and communicate effectively—in real-world professional settings. 

The college actively collaborates with Temple’s Career Center and employers across a range of fields and industries to help cultivate professional development opportunities for its students. Additionally, Temple’s location in Philadelphia allows students to pursue internships across an array of organizations in the region.

Explore how an internship can help expand your opportunities after graduation. 

Psychology Internship and Practicum

The Psychology Internship and Practicum course is unique to the Temple Psychology BA degree program and provides students with hands-on experience in the professional world. Students are expected to provide outstanding service to the agency, school or company, and they regularly meet with their advisors about their experiences. 

View a complete list of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Internship Site Listings for the upcoming academic year.

Careers

The skills gained from a liberal arts degree are highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world. Apply the experience and knowledge acquired in the Psychology Major program to your professional pursuits across many organizations and industries, including academics, cultural institutions, government agencies or the social sciences. The versatility of this program’s curriculum helps you graduate with valuable skill sets sought by many employers.

With the knowledge and research experience you gain as a Psychology BA graduate, you’ll be prepared for many career and academic opportunities upon graduation, including in

  • education,
  • healthcare,
  • human resources,
  • marketing,
  • research and
  • social services.

Many Psychology majors also pursue graduate study in psychology or other fields, including business, counseling, law, medicine, and occupational or speech therapy.

Career Services

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

The Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development in the College of Liberal Arts empowers students to present themselves successfully as candidates for internship, employment and postgraduate education opportunities. 

Through counseling, seminars and workshops, the center offers an array of services including

  • connecting students’ experience with potential employers;
  • drafting and editing résumés and cover letters;
  • practicing interview skills;
  • preparing for further education; and
  • strategizing on internships and job opportunities.

Learn more about professional development opportunities and services.

Career Seminar

The College of Liberal Arts requires a one-credit seminar course that focuses on the flexibility of a liberal arts degree to prepare students for careers in corporate entities, education, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and more.

However, Psychology Major students can take a one-credit Careers in Psychology course instead, and most do.

Learn more about the Career Seminar in the College of Liberal Arts.

University Career Services

As a Temple student, you can also visit the university’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

Career services can provide

Learn more about Temple’s Career Center.