Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Edward Waters 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 Florida colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Edward Waters College

8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL

Edward Waters College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The African Methodist Episcopal affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Edward Waters College, with only approximately 770 students enrolled, offers smaller class sizes and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Organizational and Nonprofit Management
• Math

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1000 - 1210 on the SAT and between 14 - 17 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 20% of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information on admissions can be found at ewc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $12,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Edward Waters College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Edward Waters College "Tigers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at www.ewc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edward Waters College 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

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $71730

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).