Occupation Profile for Psychology Teachers

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.

Core — Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Core — Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Core — Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Core — Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
Core — Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.