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87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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$17,736Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at La Sierra 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 California colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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La Sierra University
2075 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA
La Sierra University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Riverside, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at La Sierra University exceeds two thousand students per year on average.
Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to La Sierra University. Scores between 16 to 20 on the ACT or 1240 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 50% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 35% of students enrolled. Additional information from the admissions office can be by calling the school or requesting information here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for La Sierra University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
- Softball (NAIA Division II)
Students should visit the school's lasierra.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. La Sierra University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 2 |
Multiple Races | 3 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
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 La Sierra University, 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
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.51
- Average Annual Salary: $86350
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
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.08
- Average Annual Salary: $93760
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 give you an idea of the candidates La Sierra University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, La Sierra University may provide student services including:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
La Sierra University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Other)
- Basketball (Other)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball