Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Southwestern 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 Texas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Southwestern University (SU)

1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Georgetown, Texas, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 1,400 students enroll at SU per year.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• History
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1120 - 1330 on the SAT and in a range of 25 - 31 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 20 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at southwestern.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $37,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $5,300 each year. Students enrolled at SU may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The SU "Pirates" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about SU can take a look at their website at http://www.southwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $62660
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $72430

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

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $87550

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).