Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Sierra Nevada 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 Nevada colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Sierra Nevada College (SNC)

1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV

Sierra Nevada College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Incline Village, Nevada, in a predominantly rural area. Nearly 1000 students enroll at Sierra Nevada College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Sierra Nevada College offers:

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Resort Management
• Business Administration

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1310 to 1640, or an ACT score in a range of 19 to 23. 58% of students that apply are admitted to Sierra Nevada College, of which 31% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,900 annually. Some students at Sierra Nevada College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who wish to see more about Sierra Nevada College can take a look at their website at www.sierranevada.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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