Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Becker 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Becker College

61 Sever St, Worcester, MA

Becker College is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, MA, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,800 students are enrolled annually at Becker College.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communication Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Becker College achieve an SAT score in a range of 1200 - 1560, or an ACT composite score between 16 - 20. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Becker College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.becker.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Becker College 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

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).