Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Life 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 Georgia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Life University

2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA

Life University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Life University is nearly two thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Life University include but are not limited to:

• Chiropractic
• Biology
• Psychology
• Nutrition
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Life University. A score within the range of 1179 to 1478 on the SAT, or 16 to 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Life University admits around 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 58 percent enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $9,700 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

Life University participates in athletics through the NAIA's Independent Southeast Region in Basketball.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Life University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).