Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Agnes Scott 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 Georgia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Agnes Scott College (ABAC)

2802 Moore Hwy, Tifton, GA

Agnes Scott College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Decatur, GA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 900 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Mathematics And Statistics
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. 46% of students that apply are accepted to Agnes Scott College, of which 22% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $35,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,300 for the year. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Agnes Scott College participates in sports through the NCAA's Great South Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.agnesscott.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Agnes Scott College offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

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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).