Postsecondary psychology teachers, also known as psychology professors, teach classes in clinical psychology, child psychology, developmental psychology and psychological counseling. They may also:
- Teach classes on abnormal psychology, cognitive processes or workplace motivation
- Start and oversee classroom discussions
- Grade classwork, laboratory work or homework
Psychology professors are good at teaching, reading, writing, problem-solving and analyzing different situations. They are persistent, dependable, independent, take initiative and have integrity. They have knowledge in psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, counseling and the English language.4
You can work toward these careers with a doctoral degree in psychology at Grand Canyon University. GCU is pleased to offer both quantitative and qualitative Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance Psychology degree programs. These programs will provide learners with a wealth of information on research design and cognition and emotion in performance settings. Click the “Request Info” link above to get more information about the doctoral programs GCU offers.
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1 O*NET OnLine, Industrial-Organizational Psychologists: 19-3032.00 in June 2022.
2 O*NET OnLine, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists: 19-3033.00 in June 2022.
3 O*NET OnLine, Social Scientist Research Assistants: 19-4061.00 in June 2022.
4 O*NET Sites, My Next Move, Psychology teachers, postsecondary in June 2022.