Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Folsom Lake 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 Delaware colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Folsom Lake College (Folsom Lake)

97 Commerce Way Ste 105, Dover, DE

A comprehensive public community college, the Folsom Lake College is located in Folsom City in California.  FLC was established in 1993 and it was named first as Folsom Lake Center. During its early beginnings, classes taught in Folsom Lake Center were limited and were conducted in portables. It was only in 2001 when the first permanent building in FLC was built. Today, FLC has an extensive area of 200,000 square feet offering the latest facilities to help students with their education.   FLC serves the community in Folsom and classes are offered in the main campus at 10 College Parkway. The school also has other facilities including two outreach centers - El Dorado Center and  Rancho Cordova Center.

Folsom City California offers a full spectrum of support services as well as programs to enhance the success of students. It aims to enrich as well as empower students by offering rigorous academic programs, opportunities for growth and innovative learning environment. Students can learn a myriad of courses from business, information technology, math, engineering, languages, literature, technical education, behavioral science and general education. Regarding the tuition fee rate, Folsom Lake College offers one of the cheapest rates in the state without sacrificing the quality of education.  Currently, the enrollment fee for California residents is $46 non-inclusive with other fees such as student’s insurance and laboratory fees.

On the other hand, students who wish to finish their associate degrees in a four-year college or university can also take advantage of the annual transfer day. This event is attended by different colleges and universities where FLC has some agreement for easier transfer policies. As of 2013, FLC is affiliated with 43 local colleges and universities such as the Academy of Arts University, Arizona State University, CSU East Bay, Columbia University School of General Studies, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise and  the University of Idaho to name a few.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Folsom Lake 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

Salary & Wages

• Dover, DE
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $79380

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).