Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Creighton 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 Nebraska colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Creighton University

800 N Columbia Ave, Seward, NE

Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1878 through a $100,000 donation by Mary Lucretia Leighton on behalf of herself and her late husband Edward Leighton to found a college or university. The school was founded with a Jesuit foundation, and operates today with Jesuit Catholic principles as its guiding ideal. The university was maintained and grew under the supervision of Edward Creighton's younger brother John, whose work with the institution allowed him to become a Knight of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo XII in 1895. The school is one of 22 Jesuit institutions operating in the United States, and as a Jesuit institution it is dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the positive development of its students so that they may become competent, conscientious, and compassionate.

Academics

Creighton University offers a large number of majors and minors, allowing students to pursue academic and career interests that suit them best. These programs result in a bachelor's degree and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Graduate programs are also available, requiring students who wish to enter them to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. The graduate program has over 20 programs of study.

Programs offered include:

• Theology
• Political Science
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Communication Studies
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Applicants to Creighton University are admitted based on their academic performance, standardized test scores, the courses taken in high school, their extracurricular activities, personal statement and high school counselor evaluation. Admissions officers will weigh the various pieces of information and make a decision regarding acceptance and enrollment. Once the decision is final the student will be notified and, if accepted, additional information will be sent to assist in the enrollment process.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional information and documentation by the school in order to obtain a better understanding of the students needs, and to properly disburse awards.

Athletics

The Creighton University Bluejays participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Missouri Valley Conference. Athletics allow students another method for obtaining success, and provides students a healthy forum to entertain one's competitive nature. Additionally students will develop skills such as discipline, teamwork and good health habits, which are beneficial in one's academic and professional life. Interested students should contact the school's athletic department to obtain tryout dates and start times.

Athletic programs at Creighton University:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Baseball (Men Only)
• Crew (Women Only)
• Softball (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

Salary & Wages

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $72920

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).