Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Salem 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 New Jersey colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Salem Community College

Also known as Salem County College

2641 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ

Salem Community College, located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, was founded in 1958 when it when it was known as Salem County Technical Institute. The school serves Salem County, and has three satellite locations in addition to the main compass that specialize in particular programs. As the school is committed to academic excellence, it provides a two year education on par with more expensive private institutions.

Academics

Salem Community College offers over 50 programs of study that award either an associate's degree or certificate upon completion. The school provides students with transfer and career opportunities depending on the plans of the student. Additionally the school houses the county's One-Stop Career Center.

Programs offered include:

• Agriculture
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Medical Coding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Salem Community College will admit any student regardless of academic background and completion of high school as long as they may benefit from the education provided. Some programs may require specific academic procedures that extend beyond the open enrollment policy, such as nursing, and it is advised student inquire as to what additional requirements may be needed for such programs.

SCC offers financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and campus employment. The financial aid office administers the distribution of all form of financial aid, and it is advised for students interested in receiving financial aid awards to visit the office or enter the financial aid page on the school's website to determine the cost of their education.

Athletics

The SCC Oaks participate in the NJCAA Region 19 and the Garden State Athletic Conference of the Community College League of New Jersey.

Sports programs:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Soccer

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salem County 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $100510
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $85810

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $86110
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $93350

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).