Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Catawba 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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Catawba College

3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

Catawba College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Salisbury, NC, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Catawba College is nearly a thousand annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 800 - 1070 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at catawba.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,600 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Catawba College "Indians" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to get more about Catawba College may take a look at their website at http://www.catawba.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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