Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Lakeland 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Lakeland College (PHD Academy)

3408 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI

Lakeland College is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, in a predominantly rural area. The school's United Church of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Lakeland College has an annual student enrollment of over three thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1230 to 1420 on the SAT and within the range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 82% of which only 41% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is around $22,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Lakeland College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.lakeland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $79880

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).