Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Post 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 Connecticut colleges that offer psychology degrees.

Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com

Post University

Also known as Porter and Chester Institute

670 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, CT

Post University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Post University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Post University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Agriculture Operations

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Post University have an SAT score between 1090 to 1410, or an ACT composite score in a range of 16 to 21. This school accepts about 87 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 47 percent of students registered for enrollment.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,900 each year. Students attending Post University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Post University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Porter and Chester Institute 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).