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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at College of Alameda 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 California colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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College of Alameda
Also known as Alameda Beauty College
2318 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA
The Peralta Community Colleges is a district made out of 4 California Community Colleges, one of which is the College of Alameda (COA). The district has been established since 1964 and is the considered foundation of higher public education around the Oakland area.
Their vision is that COA a very diverse and supportive community of people seeking knowledge. The College of Alameda has made a commitment towards establishing a very ethical and creative environment to help develop students into critical thinkers and citizens of the world.
The Spanish land of Rancho San Antonio was historically granted to a Spanish sergeant and the name Peralta in particular is a reflection of one of the six cities comprising the college district. In general, residents from the neighboring towns of Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont and Alameda are served and there are over 6300 enrolled students. The entire student population is undertaking undergraduate studies, and based upon the population it’s considered a fairly large school.
There's a special Student Services division at College of Alameda which is an established academic support network providing services to ensure the excellence and success of their students. Student Services currently offers help with articulation agreements and guaranteed transfers to 4 year universities, financial aid, health services, transfer programs, etc.
The tuition fee is $46 per semester unit for all Californian residents. International and out-of-state students are also welcome however; the tuition is set at an additional $4,560.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Alameda offers an associate's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 10 |
Female | 36 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 13 |
Black | 8 |
Hispanic | 13 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 3 |
Multiple Races | 3 |
Unknown | 4 |
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
Students who have completed the Psychology program at Alameda Beauty College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.04
- Average Annual Salary: $91600
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.83
- Average Annual Salary: $78680
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 (
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According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.23
- Average Annual Salary: $104480
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.96
- Average Annual Salary: $95610
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Alameda Beauty College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, College of Alameda may provide services like:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Volleyball