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96%

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Gustavus Adolphus 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 Minnesota colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Gustavus Adolphus College

1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, liberal arts college committed to helping you make your life count -- in the classroom, on the field, at our campus in St. Peter, and wherever you go after college.

Our college is built on a powerful sense of community and the will to enhance the common good. Everyone is active and involved, doing meaningful things -- whether it's service or political action, playing basketball or making music, studying biology or writing a paper. Gusties support and respect each other. Ideas are exchanged openly and everyone's opinion matters here.

Founded in 1862 by Swedish Lutheran immigrants, the College is well known for its strong science, fine arts, athletics, study abroad, and servant-leadership programs. Gustavus has the distinction of hosting the annual Nobel Conference®, which brings the world's greatest minds to campus each October to discuss the most important scientific issues of the day.

Campus Facilities

  • 340 beautifully landscaped acres
  • 21 academic and service facilities, including:
    • Christ Chapel
    • Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
    • Alfred Nobel Hall of Science
    • Olin Hall
    • Schaefer Fine Arts Center
    • Confer and Vickner halls
    • Lund Center
    • C. Charles Jackson Campus Center
    • Old Main
    • Beck Academic Hall
  • 13 residence halls and apartment complexes and 7 College-owned houses, accommodating more than 2,000 students on campus
  • Hillstrom Museum of Art
  • More than 25 bronzeworks by noted sculptor and alumnus Paul Granlund installed on the campus
  • The Melva Lind Interpretive Center and 135-acre Linnaeus Arboretum

Student Life

  • More than 100 special interest groups and organizations
  • Daily chapel services, and 12 student-run religious organizations
  • Community service program recognized by 6 Governor's Commendations, with better than 55% student participation
  • Frequent on-campus entertainment and off-campus trips sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and other recognized student groups

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gustavus Adolphus College offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male11
Female47

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian2
Black1
Hispanic3
White47
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown1

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

Students who have completed the Psychology program at Gustavus Adolphus College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Gustavus Adolphus College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Gustavus Adolphus College may offer services to students like:

  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Gustavus Adolphus College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Basketball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Track and Field (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Football (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball