Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Sterling 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 Kansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Sterling College (SC)

100 College Street, Winfield, KS

SC provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sterling, KS and operated as a private institution. Sterling College, with only around 700 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SC offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1240 - 1520 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Sterling College, with 27 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at sterling.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,100 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Sterling College is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the Sterling College website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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