Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Chaminade University of Honolulu 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 Georgia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Also known as YHC Young Harris

1 College Street, Young Harris, GA

About
Chaminade University of Honolulu, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, was opened by Catholic missionaries in 1955. The school was initially opened as a junior college, but added four year programs in 1957, and graduate programs in 1977 resulting in name changes to reflect the school's new offerings and focus. CU is named after Father William Joseph Chaminade, a survivor of the French Revolution who sent missionaries to the United States to assist immigrant populations.

Academics
Chaminade University provides a number of majors, allowing students to pursue a program of study that best suits their academic and career goals. Students may augment their education through the addition of a minor degree, resulting in a secondary field of expertise.

Students will earn a bachelor's degree over the course of four years, though some may choose a graduate program requiring a separate set of admissions requirements and taking between one and two years to complete depending on the program. As a Catholic institution, the school bases its educational philosophy on Catholic principles.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Behavioral Science
• Environmental Studies
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Chaminade University must submit a completed application which will be reviewed by an admissions board. Academic, extracurricular, standardized test scores and other factors will be utilized in making a decision regarding admission. Once a decision is finalized the student will be notified, and if admitted will receive information preparing them for enrollment at the university.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which utilized the student's financial information to allow the school to determine program eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for each academic year, and may be subject to review prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. YHC Young Harris 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).