Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at John Brown 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 Arkansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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John Brown University

Also known as JRMC School of Nursing

1600 West 40th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR

John Brown University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled per year at John Brown University.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Engineering

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1520 to 1930, or an ACT composite score between 22 to 29. This school has an acceptance rate of about 70 percent of which only 47 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at jbu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for John Brown University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the John Brown University website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JRMC School of Nursing 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).