Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Evangel 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 Missouri colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Evangel University

10301 Hickman Mills Dr., Kansas City, MO

Evangel University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Springfield, Missouri and operated as a private institution. The school maintains an Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled per year at Evangel University.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Evangel University. A score in a range of 1310 to 1700 on the SAT, or 19 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 70% of which only 48% decided to enroll.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,600 for the year. Students at Evangel University may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Evangel University Crusaders participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 700
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $68120

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $85440

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).