Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Brevard 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 North Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Brevard College

180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC

Brevard College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Brevard, NC, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 640 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 18 - 22 on the ACT or 850 - 1040 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Brevard College, with 25% of those accepted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Brevard College. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The Brevard College Tornadoes participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.brevard.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $59820

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).