Human resource needs and development prospects of Psychology

The field of Psychology is witnessing a sharp increase in human resource demand, especially in the context of increasing concern about mental health issues. With a wide development prospect, this field is creating many attractive career opportunities. The following article will help you better understand the human resource demand and prospects of the Psychology field.

Human resource needs and development prospects of Psychology

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in psychology will grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, with an average of 12,800 openings each year. Specializations such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and school psychology are also growing due to the need for psychological services in schools, hospitals, and mental health centers.

In Vietnam, Psychology is in the TOP 10 promising majors in terms of job demand and income by 2025, with an annual recruitment demand of more than 1,000 people, opening up many job opportunities for young people passionate about this field.

Candidates "hunt" for Psychology major at Dai Nam University.

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Diverse job opportunities

According to River University, the job positions of Counseling-Therapy Psychologist and Industrial-Organizational Psychologist are considered to be 2 of the top 5 highest paying jobs in the field of Psychology.

For the field of Counseling Psychology - Therapy , students can take on the following jobs:

- Psychological assistant at counseling and therapy centers;

- Psychological technician at a hospital specializing in Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Illness or a hospital specializing in Psychiatry;

- Independent psychotherapist and consultant;

- School psychology consultant, career counselor at schools, educational institutions, hospitals, centers, companies, and businesses providing community health support services;

- Community development project officer at domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Dai Nam University will enroll 50 full-time university students in Psychology.

For the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, students can do:

- Internal training specialist on skills for individuals, groups and organizations

- Organizational management consultant

- Independent psychologist involved in recruitment and assessment of personnel of organizations

- Consulting psychologist at businesses and organizations;

- Entrepreneurs establish organizations operating in the field of psychology, build projects to optimize sustainable labor performance in organizations or create content about applied psychology on social networking platforms.

Starting salary for Bachelor of Psychology ranges from 12-20 million VND/month.

Why should you study Psychology at Dai Nam University?

The Psychology training program at Dai Nam University is designed in a creative and flexible direction with a training duration of 03 years (9 semesters); helping students have the opportunity to graduate and participate in the labor market sooner.

The Department of Psychology at Dai Nam University focuses on training 2 majors that are most "sought after" by the market: Counseling - Therapy Psychology or Organizational - Industrial Psychology.

During the 3 years of study, students will be equipped with specialized knowledge, professional skills and a system of complementary knowledge and skills such as: foreign languages, soft skills, professional skills...

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Psychology students gain practical experience and practice their professional skills through career orientation internships and graduation internships at hospitals and psychiatric clinics; school counseling offices at private and international inter-level schools as well as at many international and Vietnamese organizations, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.

Participate in professional activities, improve scientific research capacity through training courses, seminars, workshops, webinars with lecturers and experts with rich practical experience.

Tuition fees are guaranteed not to increase for 3 years of study.

Be inspired by a team of lecturers who are leading experts, associate professors, and doctors with rich knowledge and experience.

A team of dedicated, enthusiastic academic advisors, always ready to accompany and support students 24/7.

The "Student Employment and Entrepreneurship" Center is committed to supporting, connecting and introducing jobs to students during their studies and after graduation.

Students have the opportunity to receive many valuable scholarships; opportunities to study abroad and work long-term in an international environment.

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