General Information:

Psychology (from Greek "study of soul") is an academic and applied field involving the study of mind and behavior. "Psychology" also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including problems of individuals' daily lives and the treatment of mental illness. The UCCS Psychology Department emphasizes a scientific approach, which involves systematic observation and the use of research methodology in order to build a coherent and cohesive body of information.
Some subfields of psychology are:
          Cognitive Psychology (perceiving and interpreting information)
          Geropsychology (adult development and aging)
          Health Psychology (promotion and maintainance of good health)
          Quantitative Psychology (mathematical psychology techniques)
          Social Psychology (interactions between people)
Biopsychology (Brain Stucture)
The largest percentage of psychologists are clinical psychologists, who deal with assesment, diagnosis and treatment of people with mental disorders; they may work in educational settings, clinics, hospitals, or in private practice.

Career Possibilities:

Child Psychiatrist
Clinical Psychiatrist
Community Counselor
Mediator / Arbitrator (i.e. Social Psychologist)
Professor
Research Analyst
School Counselor
School Psychologist
Health Psychologist
Industrial/Organizational. Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Experimental / Research Psychologist
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric Technicians
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
Vocational Education Teacher
Probation Officer
Correctional Treatment Specialist
Marketer