Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Point 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 Georgia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Point University (Point U)

1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA

Point University is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in East Point, Georgia, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,000 students enroll at Point U yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Point University offers:

• Counseling Psychology
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies
• Music Performance

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1020 on the SAT and between 17 to 21 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Point University. Point U has an admissions rate of around 47% of which only 70% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is around $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCCAA Division II)
• Volleyball (NCCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Point U website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Point U has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $78230

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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $87110

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).