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44.40%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,014Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Lyon 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 Arkansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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Lyon College
109 N Commerce St, Russellville, AR
Lyon College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Batesville, AR, which is a predominantly rural area. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 650 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.
Areas of study offered at Lyon College include but are not limited to:
- Biology
- Psychology
- History
- Business Administration
- English
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1460 - 1960 on the SAT, or 23 - 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 65% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Lyon College "Scots" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lyon College offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 14 |
Female | 16 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 22 |
Unknown | 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
Upon completion of the Psychology program at Lyon College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Lyon College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Lyon College may offer services like those listed below:
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lyon College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (American Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (American Midwest Conference)
- Football (Sooner Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling