On October 2, the Psychology Faculty in CSN’s Human Behavior Department threw open the doors for its First Annual Psychology Majors Open House—and the students showed up ready to crack open the mysteries of their future careers. Twenty-five eager psychology majors gathered to explore the surprising number of options available with just an associate or bachelor’s degree.

The event’s mission? To debunk the myth that a psychology degree only leads to mental health careers or requires a Ph.D. to be worth anything. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t! From Career Services to Counseling and Psychological Services, CSN brought in a team of experts to help students map out their future careers, no matter what direction they want to go—without years of grad school in sight.

Alumni stars Sharica Lee (2022 CSN Commencement Speaker), Emmanuel Monteclar (AA Psychology, 2022), and Ashlee Cruz (now working in FYE) also shared their journeys, proving you don’t need to be a mind reader to find a great career with an AA or BA.

And to top it off, Dr. David Copeland from UNLV swooped in to talk strategy and opportunities with a bachelor’s degree, reminding everyone that psychology can lead to much more than therapy sessions and inkblot tests.

Students left with new ideas, fresh paths to consider, and the realization that a career in psychology might be more colorful—and accessible—than they thought. Looks like the first-ever open house was a success—no Freudian analysis needed!