Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Grand View 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 Iowa colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Grand View University

1 University Place, Lamoni, IA

Grand View University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Des Moines, IA and operated as a private institution. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Grand View University exceeds two thousand yearly.

Areas of study offered at GVC include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to GVC are in the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT, or 1150 to 1410 on the SAT exam. An estimated 90 percent of all applicant were accepted at GVC, with 40 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,900 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

GVC offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at www.grandview.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grand View University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

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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).