Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Huston – Tillotson 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 Texas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Huston – Tillotson University

1000 Fisk St., Brownwood, TX

Huston - Tillotson University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Austin, TX. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities.

The school's Protestant affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 900 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law and Justice Administration
• Psychology

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 admissions office.

The majority of students admitted to Huston - Tillotson University have an SAT score between 710 - 920, or an ACT score between 14 - 20. This school accepts roughly 90% of applicants. Of those admitted, around 29% registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is close to $14,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Huston - Tillotson University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.htu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Huston – Tillotson 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

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).