There is a widespread perception that studying psychology leads to just the path of becoming a counsellor. However, there are multiple unchartered waters in psychology that are as lucrative but yet to become as popularised as the stereotypical image of a Psychologist. Some of the most up and coming interdisciplinary field of psychology are :
Forensic Psychology
This refers to the application of psychological concepts and studies to legal issues. Forensic psychologists evaluate and deal with questions about competency of a person/stance for trial, determining mental status or mental disorders of the parties involved, and much more. They also conduct interviews and administer psychological tests in addition to going through the forensic history to get an understanding of pertinent people involved. Further, they also find themselves when it comes to child-custody cases, or cases concerning juvenile delinquents.
Neuropsychology
This field of psychology pertains to the study of cognition and behaviour and how they are related to the nervous system. The main focus lies in how damage to any particular part of the brain can cause psychological deficits or syndromes. Neuropsychologists usually work in research settings, such as labs or research institutes; forensic industry as consultants when CNS function is concerned; or clinical settings such as rehabilitation centres for assessing and treating patients with neuropsychological issues.
Artificial Intelligence
Psychology is in fact a key ingredient of AI as it is explicitly applied in the field of AI. This is because when it comes to replicating human intelligence in machinery, one has to have an understanding of various cognitive functions. There have actually been some philosophical experiments that have shown the most basic of self awareness in robots. Thus, there are hopes that in this century, machinery may be able to have sentiments and higher cognitive functions. Apart from that, AI holds the potential to change the field of psychiatry and psychology. There are certain chatbots that are being created in order to administer CBT and other forms of therapy, and allowing psychologists to identify factors that may indicate vulnerability to mental disorders.