Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Simpson 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 California colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Simpson University

Also known as Simpson College

2200 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Simpson University is a nonprofit private university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Redding, California, in a predominantly rural area. The Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About a thousand students enroll at Simpson University yearly.

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

• Psychology
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common scores among students admitted to Simpson College are in the range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1390 - 1730 on the SAT exam. 52% of students that apply are accepted to Simpson College, of which 72 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Simpson University Vanguards participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.simpsonu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

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).