Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Oklahoma Baptist University

Also known as OSU-Oklahoma City

900 N Portland, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University exceeds 1,800 annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 970 to 1190 on the SAT, or 21 to 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 66% of which only 15% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at Oklahoma Baptist University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Oklahoma Baptist University is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the school's http://www.okbu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma Baptist University 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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $63270

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).