Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Muskingum 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 Ohio colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Muskingum University (Muskingum)

1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH

Muskingum University, located in New Concord, Ohio, was founded in 1937 by Scotch-Irish settlers of the region through cooperation with the New Concord government and in affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. The school became a coeducational institution in 1958 and saw increased growth after the Civil War. The school has gone from a few hundred students in the late 1800's to nearly 2000 enrolled students today. The school has also transitioned from a classical college to a liberal arts college.

Academics

Muskingum University offers a variety of bachelor and graduate degree programs, allowing students to pursue a major that best suits their interests under the auspices of a liberal arts education. The school has a 16-1 student teacher ratio, allowing students to easily approach their professors and to obtain a more personalized education. The undergraduate science program available at the school is considered among the best in the United States, and all areas of study are given importance in regards to quality student education. Graduate programs have separate requirements for admission, including a different application process, an undergraduate degree, and GRE scores.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Muskingum University is based on the student's application, high school curriculum, college preparation work, standardized test scores, teacher and counselor recommendations, and activities and traits outside of a classroom setting. These factors will be taken into consideration by a review committee when determining if a student will be admitted to the university. Once a decision is rendered a notification will be given to the applicant, and if accepted it will be accompanied by material preparing the student for a transition to college life.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will utilize information within the FAFSA to prepare a financial aid package for the student based on need and merit. Students must reapply for aid prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

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).