The need for mental health and coaching professionals is growing, and there are a variety of career paths for both PsyD candidates and master’s degree students in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP). Whether you’re pursuing a clinical, academic, or non-clinical path, we are here to support you.
Popular Job Titles for GSPP Alumni
Psychologist, Behavioral Health Therapist/Clinician, Case Manager, Clinical Psychologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mental Performance Consultant, Community Affairs Liaison, Domestic Violence Counselor, Grant Researcher, Health and Safety Outreach Coordinator, Prevention Specialist, Program Coordinator, Psychotherapist, Relief Advocate, Research Assistant, School Based Therapist, Professional Educator, Integrated Behavioral Health Provider, and more.
Common Organizations for GSPP Alumni
Savio House, Therapeutic Link, SafeHouse Denver, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Humanitarian Assistance Applied Research Group, and more!
GSPP Career Advising
For GSPP programs (MA and PsyD), you can connect with your dedicated GSPP Career Advisor, Ashley Weibel, either over Zoom, phone call, or in person. You can schedule an individual career advising appointment by logging into your PCO account and selecting a convenient time under the Appointments tab. Want to reach out to your assigned advisor directly? Email Ashley Weibel at Ashley.Weibel@du.edu.
Read this handout for a full look at career services offered through Career & Professional Development.
Pioneer Careers Online (PCO)
PCO is your career portal while a graduate student at DU. On PCO, you can schedule appointments with your graduate career advisor, RSVP or explore upcoming career events, and look through our job and internship board.
Pre-Recorded Graduate Career Webinars and Events
Since graduate students have similar career needs as DU alumni, there is lots of collaboration between our graduate career development and alumni career development events and webinars. Check out our Video Library to watch previously recorded career webinars on job search, career switching, resumes, networking, and more!
American Psychological Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
HigherEd Jobs
UC Health
LinkedIn Jobs
PCO (Job and internship listings for DU students)
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