Do you want to help people? Do you want to teach? Lead? Research? Deciding what direction to take in life can be quite a challenge. We are here to help you find and forge the path that is right for you. The vast majority of our graduates find employment within a year of graduating and many receive job offers even before they finish their programs! Learning more about possible career paths can make it easier to imagine your future. The careers below are just a few of those pursued by Morgridge graduates.
Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists Jobs
Are you interested in learning to diagnose and treat mental disorders? Do you want to help children and adults with learning differences thrive? Jobs in clinical, counseling and school psychology are expected to grow in the coming years. Depending on your path, you could gain the skills necessary to help students in primary or secondary school, work in an outpatient care facility, or even establish your own private practice.
Over the next decade or so, careers in this field are expected to grow 12% — much faster than average. Skilled counselors are now, and will be increasingly, in high demand. Our accredited and nationally ranked programs can help you be in demand. For detailed career descriptions and national forecasts, check out the BLS's Community and Social Service Occupations summary.
In the State of Colorado, jobs in this sector are expected to grow about 15% in the next decade (around 1.43% each year). Nationally, careers in this field are expected to grow around 5% (which is higher than many others). For detailed Colorado projects, check out the State of Colorado LMI Gateway.
