Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at McPherson 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 Kansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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McPherson College (MCC)

1415 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS

McPherson College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in McPherson, Kansas, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Church of Brethren affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, about 710 students, maintained by McPherson College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 860 to 1010 for the SAT exam and between 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. 57% of those students that apply are admitted to McPherson College, of which 32 percent choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,400 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for McPherson College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.mcpherson.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

• Manhattan, KS
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $68410

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).