Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Central Methodist University – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 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 Missouri colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Central Methodist University – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CMU - CLAS)

911 E Urbandale Dr, Moberly, MO

CMU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fayette, Missouri, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at CMU.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1220 - 1480 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to CMU. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $22,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,500 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at CMU through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.centralmethodist.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CMU - CLAS has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).