Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Concordia College at Moorhead 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 Minnesota colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Concordia College at Moorhead

One North College Street, Northfield, MN

About
Concordia University, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, was founded in 1891. The school was established to assist in the development and maintenance of Norwegian culture among settlers who had come to the area ten years prior. The school was established with a Lutheran foundation, and is part of the University of Concordia System, a collection of ten schools that operate independently but share information and resources as well as the Concordia name. The school has grown since its establishment, but maintains its religious background and dedication to providing students to a quality education.

Academics
Concordia offers over 60 programs of study to ensure that enrolled students will pursue an education that meets their interests. These programs result in a four year degree and may be augmented through the addition of a minor. Additionally, study abroad programs and internships are available to broaden one's experience. The school boasts a 13 to 1 student to teacher ratio, allowing for a more personalized academic experience.

Programs offered include:

• Graphic Design
• Accounting
• Business
• Communication
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Concordia University may complete their admissions application online. Students must also submit transcripts, standardized test scores and at least two letters of recommendation. Once received in full, the material provided will be reviewed and a decision will be made regarding admissions. Once a final decision is rendered, it will be sent to the student as soon as possible.

Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and work study programs. Financial aid is distributed based on need, with those of lower incomes being given more to assist with tuition and expenses.Students must provide the school with financial information which will be used to determine eligibility and awards. The financial aid office also assists in the application process and may be visited or contacted for additional assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Concordia College at Moorhead 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).