Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at DePauw 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 Indiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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DePauw University (DePauw)

2549 Highway Ave, Highland, IN

DePauw University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greencastle, IN, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. DePauw University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs DePauw offers:

• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to DePauw University. A score in a range of 1640 to 1990 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 58% of applicants are accepted to DePauw University, of which 20 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at depauw.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $41,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The DePauw "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DePauw University 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $68340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $65160
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $73000

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 440
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $111940

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).