Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at American Jewish University 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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American Jewish University (AJU)

100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA

AJU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Los Angeles, California, which is a predominantly urban area. The Jewish affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, around 200 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study offered at AJU include but are not limited to:

• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Rabbinical Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Literature
• Jewish Studies

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1408 to 1766 for the SAT exam and between 20 to 22 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of 95 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. AJU may provide financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

Students can visit the AJU website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AJU offers a bachelor'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

• 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 ()

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).