Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Ferrum 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 Virginia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Ferrum College (ESCC)

29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA

Ferrum College is a nonprofit private university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ferrum, VA, in 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 mission. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled yearly at Ferrum College.

Areas of study available at Ferrum College include but are not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 16 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 780 to 980 for the SAT exam. 78% of those students that apply are admitted to Ferrum College, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at ferrum.edu.

Tuition is approximately $29,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Ferrum College is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students may visit the school's http://www.ferrum.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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