Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Sacred Heart 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.

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Sacred Heart University (SHU)

Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT

SHU is a nonprofit private institution located in Fairfield, CT and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Over 6,200 students enroll at Sacred Heart University per year.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 20 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $36,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $10,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The SHU "Pioneers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.sacredheart.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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