Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Gardner – Webb 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 North Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Gardner – Webb University

2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC

Gardner - Webb University is a nonprofit private institution located in Boiling Springs, NC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Gardner - Webb University is nearly four thousand yearly.

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

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to GWU have an SAT score within the range of 1285 - 1665, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 24. This school admits around 60% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 17% of students registered for enrollment.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,300. Some students at Gardner - Webb University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The GWU "Runnin' Bulldogs" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about Gardner - Webb University can visit their website at http://www.gardner-webb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gardner – Webb 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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $53650

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).