Developmental Areas in Workplace

Climbing structures: ensure safety matting at points child may fall. Low heights for younger children.
Swings: again safety surfaces under swing to cushion falls
Stairs: replace with ramps perhaps- this will be friendlier for those who may be physically unable to climb stairs (babies/ wheelchair access)
Ensure equipment is appropriate for the age/ developmental stage of the children at the centre
Supervision is probably the number one strategy to reduce the risk of falls.
Tripping over toys etc… Constant tidying of play areas, not only more appealing to the children but safer too

Oh- water on surfaces- eg: from water play/ washing hands/ toileting mishaps= slippery floors. Spills cleaned up as soon as they occur.

You have many though many will require more schooling.
If you want to become a Clinical Psychologist you must get a masters and Ph.D. You can also go into Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology. This area requires a masters level education and trains individuals to help solve problems in the workplace that will benefit from the principles, knowledge and methodologies used in psychology. For example, an I/O psychologist might be hired by a company to evaluate employee satisfaction, come up with ways that employees can reduce stress in the work place, design programs to increase diversity awareness or fairness in the workplace, etc,etc. Related to the I/O masters degree, some psychology students go into Human Resources afterwards (colleges offer diplomas for this career). If you are interested in a research career then you will need a masters and a Ph.D. In one of the many areas of psychology (neurosciences, developmental psychology, social psychology, health psychology, etc). Many psychology hons students have gone into Speech-Language Pathology (which requires a masters degree). Your background in psychology is relevant to this profession since speech-language pathologists learn about cognitive deficits which result in speech loss, neurological dysfunction, counseling skills, etc. Besides these options there are many others but most require more schooling. If you are not interested in pursuing more education after your honours psychology degree you may be able to get a position working for a mental health service provider or crisis center or find other forms of employment in health, business or administration (though they likely will not be directly related to psychology). I looked at this website which I thought may be helpful. Http://www.psynt.iupui.edu/Users/kjohnso…

Dustrial-Organizational Psychologists

They use their knowledge and training in the workplace. They have two goals: firstly to increase productivity for the company, and secondly to advance the quality of life of the workers. Often these two goals coincide. They often perform research about administration issues or effective advertising. Besides their research, they are often involved with people more directly, interviewing applicants, developing and running training programs, providing advice for employees, or analyzing organization. Often companies don’t employ in-house industrial psychologists and so they work as consultants.

Developmental Psychologists

They study the changes in physiology, cognitive ability, and social interaction that occur throughout various life-stages. Many choose to specialize on a specific stage like early childhood, adolescence, or geriatrics. They might also look at the disabilities that occur in various stages, such as finding new ways to help the elderly remain autonomous and alert.

Social Psychologists

These psychologists examine how individuals interface with society and trends in the society. The largest areas of work are group dynamics, nature of leadership, ways of thinking, and ways of perceiving the world. Social psychologists are helpful in a number of different fields including organizational management, marketing, and designing programs and systems.

Research/Experimental Psychologists

They conduct research at centers, universities, corporations, non-profit organizations, or for the government. They look at patterns of behavior in humans or animals to learn about attention span, learning processes, effects of drugs, motivation, genetics, and neurology.