Developmental And Child Psychology Degree

The developmental and child psychology program at East Texas Baptist University prepares students for careers as an abnormal child psychologist, adolescent psychologist, developmental psychologist, school psychologist, and educational psychologist. The program focuses on scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Program courses include: cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, theories of cognitive growth and research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, and psychology of aging. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer developmental and child psychology degrees.

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East Texas Baptist University (DMC)

101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX

East Texas Baptist University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Marshall, Texas and operated as a private institution. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. East Texas Baptist University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,200.

Areas of study offered at East Texas Baptist University include but are not limited to:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to East Texas Baptist University. Scores between 18 - 22 on the ACT or 840 - 1040 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of getting accepted. 57% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 51% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $2,700 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for East Texas Baptist University is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Students should visit the school's http://www.etbu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Developmental And Child Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DMC offers a bachelor's degree program in developmental and child 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

• Corpus Christi, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $61850

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).