Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Calvin 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 Michigan colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Calvin College

Also known as Bayshire Beauty Academy

917 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI

Calvin College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Christian Reformed Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly four thousand students enroll at Calvin College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Calvin College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Calvin College. Scores between 23 to 29 on the ACT or 1030 to 1310 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of around 75 percent of which only 40 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at calvin.edu.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Calvin College Knights participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.calvin.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bayshire Beauty Academy 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).