Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Azusa Pacific 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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Azusa Pacific University

707 Broadway-Ste 300, San Diego, CA

APU, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Azusa, CA, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Nondenominational Christian affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 9,300 students are enrolled yearly at APU.

Areas of study offered at Azusa Pacific University include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 990 - 1200 on the SAT, or 21 - 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. APU has an acceptance rate of about 51% of which only 31% chose to enroll. More information on the APU admissions process can be obtained via the school's portal or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students and costs around $5,500 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Azusa Pacific University "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Azusa Pacific University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $86350

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $93760

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).