Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Curry 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Curry College

Also known as Conway School

88 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA

Curry College is a nonprofit private university that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Milton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly suburban area. About three thousand students enroll at Curry College per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to Curry College achieve an SAT score within the range of 1240 - 1520, or an ACT score between 19 - 22. This school has an admissions rate of about 72% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at curry.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $35,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $7,600 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Curry College "Colonels" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Conway School 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).