Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Spalding 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 Kentucky colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Spalding University (Spalding)

2825 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY

Spalding University is a nonprofit private institution located in Louisville, Kentucky 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. Spalding has a yearly student enrollment of around 2,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Spalding. A score between 687 - 945 on the SAT, or 16 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 40 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Spalding, with 45 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at spalding.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $5,900 for the year. Spalding may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Spalding University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Spalding University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $69980

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).