Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Samford 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 Alabama colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Samford University

351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL

Samford University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Birmingham, AL and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,700 students are enrolled yearly at Samford University.

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

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

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 23 to 29 on the ACT or 1040 to 1270 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school admits approximately 80 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 32 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at samford.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing is available for students, which costs around $4,400 each year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Samford University Bulldogs participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students who wish to learn more about Samford University can check out their website at http://www.samford.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $59620

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).