Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Centenary College of Louisiana 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 Louisiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Centenary College of Louisiana

6220 East Texas, Bossier City, LA

Centenary College of Louisiana is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Shreveport, LA, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Centenary College of Louisiana, with only about 900 students enrolled, offers smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Areas of study available at Centenary College of Louisiana include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 - 27 on the ACT or 968 - 1200 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. 63% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 34% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,900. Some students at Centenary College of Louisiana may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Centenary College of Louisiana is the "Gentlemen", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Gymnastics (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Centenary College of Louisiana 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

Salary & Wages

• Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $87860

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).