Currently, Psychology is an industry that is receiving a lot of attention, especially from young people. Psychology develops strongly in Western countries, but has only developed for a few decades in Vietnam, so this field of study is still vague and unfamiliar to some young people and parents. Some people think that this is a "new field of study" with "few career opportunities" without understanding the diverse application aspects of Psychology's knowledge in real life and career fields.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes related to human emotions, thinking, perception, learning, development, and socialization. Psychologists study the laws and mechanisms behind these behaviors and mental processes.
In the world, Psychology has over 20 different branches and is divided into basic fields (Basic area) or applied fields (Applied Field), of which there are 10 main fields today such as: Psychology Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, School Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychology Sports studies, Criminal psychology.
For the curriculum of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Psychology is divided into 3 main majors starting from the class of 2023: Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Clinical Psychology - Psychology of Religion. Along with the training program designed for 4 years of study, the Bachelor of Psychology in particular and Psychology in general can provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to work in the field of psychology. The majority of occupations where the subjects working are humans.
In Vietnam, Psychology is strongly applied in educational environments, schools, hospital environments or clinics, psychology centers as well as corporate environments, businesses, recruitment, and human resources organizations.
Psychology graduates have the opportunity to take on the following job positions:
Industrial - Organizational Psychology Specialist: Students are able to apply the knowledge they have learned to perform tasks related to human resources psychologists such as: analyzing individual behavioral issues in the organization. Organize, recruit and evaluate personnel, train and develop personnel within the organization, research to determine the requirements of the vacancy and then plan and interview to recruit suitable employees, In addition, human resource psychologists can base on knowledge of applied psychology to plan policies in management and business.
Assistant to a Clinical Psychologist: Students apply the knowledge they have learned to perform the tasks of an assistant to a clinical psychologist: basic psychological assessment, initial diagnosis of disorders psychology and propose directions for intervention.
Research Assistant: Students have the ability to conduct psychology research through quantitative and qualitative methods based on ethical principles of research.
Teaching in the field of psychology: students have the ability to become teaching assistants in content related to the field of psychology at colleges, universities and vocational schools
School counseling: students have the ability to participate in psychological counseling for students at schools, for example: supporting students in relieving the pressures of life, studying as well as Other personal issues affecting their daily lives. Besides, it also supports parents and teachers in dealing with issues surrounding students and the teaching environment. Ensure a healthy and safe school environment.
Life skills teachers (from preschool to high school) at Life Skills Centers, life skills classes of schools in areas such as communication skills, emotional management skills, cognitive skills knowledge, creative thinking, sex education... Organize extracurricular activities to support students' comprehensive development.
Career consulting: at Universities, Colleges, Study Abroad Consulting Centers, Career Centers... Or work in the admission consulting department at middle and high schools.
Intervention specialist at centers for special children (autism, learning disorders,...). This job needs to combine many skills from the Psychology field, such as the knowledge and skills group of Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, etc.
Case management: Psychology bachelors can work as case managers in psychological support centers and services. They arrange consultation schedules with clients and psychologists, manage administrative issues related to the consultation process, and take care of customers.
In addition, psychology graduates can do other jobs such as manning psychological first aid hotlines, working on mental health support projects for all types of people in organizations. non-governmental
Regarding becoming a Psychology Specialist: This title requires a higher level of training than a bachelor's degree. Needs 4 years of college, 2 years of master's or specialized training courses, hundreds/thousands of hours of practice, supervise, gain experience. People who graduate with a master's degree in Clinical Psychology can do the following jobs:
- Psychology lecturer at universities
- Researcher at research institutes, psychology and human research centers
- Counselor and psychotherapist at counseling centers, hospitals, and psychiatric hospitals
In general, Psychology is a field of study with relatively wide applications in social life.
Faculty of Psychology: https://hcmussh.edu.vn/tamlyhoc/gioithieukhoa
