Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Kuyper 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 Michigan colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Kuyper College

Also known as Michigan College Of Beauty

5620 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI

Kuyper College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Grand Rapids, MI, in a predominantly suburban area. The Protestant (Other) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school enrolls 340 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

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

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to Kuyper College score in-between 20 to 25 on the ACT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 55 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll.  More information regarding admissions can be gathered via their primary portal or by simply requesting information via our portal.

The cost of tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students who wish to view more about Kuyper College can visit their website at kuyper.edu.

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $80810

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).