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FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

108

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,279

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Colorado Christian University 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 Colorado colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Colorado Christian University (CCU)

Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO

Colorado Christian University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lakewood, Colorado and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Nondenominational Christian affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. CCU has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at CCU include but are not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. This school has an admissions rate of 81% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ccu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Colorado Christian University "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.ccu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCU has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree34
Bachelor's Degree99

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male25
Female108

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian1
Black18
Hispanic25
White78
Multiple Races6
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown3

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

Upon completion of the Psychology program at Colorado Christian University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

Salary & Wages

  • Boulder, CO
    • Total Employment: 240
    • Average Hourly Rate: $33.62
    • Average Annual Salary: $69930

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 admission details below may give an overview of the students Colorado Christian University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Colorado Christian University may provide student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Colorado Christian University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball