Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Allen Community College prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Allen Community College

201 Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, IA

Allen Community College, located in Iola, Kansas, was founded in 1923 and was originally known as Iola Junior College. The school served the city of Iola until 1965 when a community college district was established for the school, expanding its service area and changing its name to Allen County Community Junior College. The name was again changed in 1980 to Allen Country Community College to better reflect the changing role of the school and its service to the community. Recently the school again shortened its name to the current, to reflect its growth and expansion over the years, including the addition of a new campus and programs.

Academics

Students at Allen Community College will be able to choose from academic transfer and career training programs. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and eventually earn a bachelor's degree. Career programs allow students to pursue education and training in one of several high demand fields with the purpose of entering the workforce as a professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Education
• History
• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
   

Admissions and Financial Aid

Allen Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma, submit an application, and pay all related fees. Students are asked to provide any previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allen Community College offers an associate's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).