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- School Code: 337600
- Phone: (610) 292-9852
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.37%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,834Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Thiel 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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Thiel College
Also known as Reformed Episcopal Seminary
826 Second Avenue, Blue Bell, PA
Thiel College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled per year at Thiel College.
Areas of study offered at Thiel College include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Social Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Thiel College. A score between 840 - 1030 on the SAT, or 18 - 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 64% of students that apply are admitted to Thiel College, of which 23% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Thiel College Tomcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.thiel.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Reformed Episcopal Seminary offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 13 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Psychology program at Thiel College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 530
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.33
- Average Annual Salary: $94290
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.86
- Average Annual Salary: $66270
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.60
- Average Annual Salary: $76130
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
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.68
- Average Annual Salary: $86700
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Thiel College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Thiel College may provide services including:
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Reformed Episcopal Seminary is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Football (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling