Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at West Hills College – Lemoore 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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West Hills College – Lemoore

4100 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA

West Hills College – Lemoore, located in Lemoore California, is one of two campuses that together form West Hills College. The Lemoore campus was built in 2002 to serve residents of the San Joaquin Valley. The Lemoore campus boasts one of the most advanced libraries in the state alongside a state of the art research facility known as the collaboratory, a cooperative laboratory system that is quickly being replicated elsewhere. The school also offers videoconference lectures from California State University, Fresno, and on site bachelor degree programs from Fresno Pacific University.

Academics

WHC Lemoore currently offers a smaller selection of programs than the Coalingo campus. The programs offered by the Lemoore campus can result in a certificate or associate degree. Students pursuing transfer to a four year institution can find transfer opportunities through the school. Additionally, some programs are designed to prepare individuals through vocational training for immediate entry in a career after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Physical Education
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Biology
• LVN to RN

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending WHC Lemoore must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• High School Graduate
• GED or Equivalent
• 18 Years Old
• Principal Recommendation and Parental Permission (If a High School Student)

If a student satisfies any of the above criteria, he or she will be able to enroll by completing the application and paying any associated costs. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by obtaining a Federal PIN and submitting a completed Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The subsequent student aid report (SAR) will be used to determine which financial aid awards one qualifies for.

Athletics

The Lemoore campus of West Hills College offers sports programs in soccer, golf, cross country, and wrestling.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Hills College – Lemoore 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

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $92670

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

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $91990

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).