Careers in Military Psychology

This information was consolidated with the intention of providing a synopsis of the types of career paths that may be available to individuals interested in Military Psychology. While the information below will provide a range of websites and organizations to explore, this is not a comprehensive list of career paths available to military psychologists.

For more information, the following sources are also recommended:

Dunivin, D.L. and Ingram, M.V. (2007). Military Psychology: A Dynamic and Practical Application of Psychological Expertise. In Robert J. Sternberg (Ed.), Career paths in Psychology: Where your degree can take you. Washington, D.C .: American Psychological Association.
Law, B.M. (2011). Service, in plain clothes. In GradPSYCH Magazine, 9(1).
Wiskoff, M.F. (1997). Defense of the Nation: Military Psychologists. In Robert J. Sternberg (Ed.), Career paths in Psychology: Where your degree can take you. Washington, D.C .: American Psychological Association.

Range of Opportunities and Typical Careers

Clinical Psychologists — Active, Guard, Reserve, Civilian (direct employment with DoD, contract appointment with DoD, or off-base service to DoD personnel)
Research Psychologists — Government Civilians
Research Psychologists — Government Contractors
Professors

Typical Work Settings for Military Psychologists

Research Facilities
Educational Facilities
Medical Centers, Hospitals, & Clinics
- Major hospitals and smaller clinics, personnel often change location every two-three years
Military Schools and Bases
- Located at service training schools' military bases in the U.S.
Military Deployments Overseas
- Military overseas bases and small missions; combat zones; military hospitals
Military Organization Offices
- The Pentagon; Service Headquarters Commands
Employment