Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Talladega 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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Talladega College

3601 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL

Talladega College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Talladega, Alabama. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Talladega College, with only approximately 710 students enrolled, provides a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

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

• African-American Studies
• Business Administration
• Psychology
• English and Language Arts Teacher Education
• Computer

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $12,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,600. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Talladega College "Tornadoes" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

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

Students may visit the school's http://www.talladega.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $65040

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).