Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Stillman 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 Alabama colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Stillman College (Springhill)

4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL

Stillman College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Stillman College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

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

• Nursing
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Sports Medicine

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 800 to 915 for the SAT exam and in a range of 16 to 19 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Stillman College. 46% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 19% choose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs about $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Stillman College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

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Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $59620

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).