Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Pine Manor 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Pine Manor College

Also known as Elms College

291 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA

Pine Manor 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 Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, which is a predominantly suburban area. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, around 500 students, maintained by Pine Manor College.

Areas of study offered at Pine Manor College include:

• Fine Arts and Art Studies
• Psychology
• Political Science and Government
• Biology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Pine Manor College. Scores within the range of 15 to 18 on the ACT or 690 to 920 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $6,900 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Pine Manor College Gators participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pine Manor College offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

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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).