Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Goldey – Beacom 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 Delaware colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Goldey – Beacom College (UD)

104 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE

The story of Goldey-Beacom College, located in Wilmington, Delaware, begins in 1886 when H.S. Goldey opened the Wilmington Commercial College. W.H. Beacom, one of the school's top instructors, left in 1900 to form his own institution just a few blocks away from his previous employer. Over the next fifty years the schools participated in a fierce rivalry which ended in 1951 when the two schools merged. 1974 saw the relocation of the school from downtown Wilmington to suburban Pike Creek.

Academics

Goldey-Beacom College offers a small variety of programs with an emphasis on business. While all programs have bachelor's programs, business programs also offer associate and master programs. Courses are offered year round, in a variety of structures to assist those who require a flexible schedule.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• English
• Psychology
• Business Administration
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Goldey-Beacom College should complete and submit the application along with all recommended material. GBC evaluates each applicant individually, such that GPA, Class rank and test scores are not the only measure of what GBC considers a successful student. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally GBC provides a financial aid timeline outlining what a student must due and when in order to be considered for financial aid awards.

Athletics

The Goldey-Beacom College Lightning participate in the NCAA and the CACC.

Athletic programs:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Softball
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Goldey – Beacom 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $94290
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $66270
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $76130

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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $86700

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).