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- School Code: 257200
- Phone: (775) 445-3000
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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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$29,818Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Colby – Sawyer 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 Nevada colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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Colby – Sawyer College
Also known as Colby-Sawyer
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV
Colby - Sawyer College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in New London, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colby-Sawyer is nearly a thousand yearly.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Colby-Sawyer accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 16% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at colby-sawyer.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $38,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The Colby - Sawyer College "Chargers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
- Skiing (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to view more about Colby - Sawyer College may check out their website at http://colby-sawyer.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colby-Sawyer offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 2 |
White | 10 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Psychology program at Colby – Sawyer College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Colby-Sawyer accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Colby – Sawyer College may provide services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Colby – Sawyer College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Atlantic Conference)
- Basketball (North Atlantic Conference)
- Track and Field (North Atlantic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Equestrian