Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Briar Cliff 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 Iowa colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Briar Cliff University

1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA

Briar Cliff University is a nonprofit private university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Sioux City, IA, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Over 1,200 students enroll at Briar Cliff University yearly.

Areas of study offered at Briar Cliff University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at briarcliff.edu.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,100 annually. Some students at Briar Cliff University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Briar Cliff University Chargers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NAIA organization. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.briarcliff.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Briar Cliff University 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

• Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $91480

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).