Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Hastings 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 Nebraska colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Hastings College

1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE

Hastings College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hastings, Nebraska, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Nearly 1,200 students enroll at Hastings College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Hastings College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Hastings College earn an SAT score between 920 - 1120, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 - 26. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hastings.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Hastings College Broncos participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at www.hastings.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

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).