Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Trevecca Nazarene 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 Tennessee colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Trevecca Nazarene University

Also known as Tennessee Tech University

1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Nashville, TN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University exceeds two thousand per year.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Library Science

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Trevecca Nazarene University. A score between 880 to 1140 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school accepts approximately 70 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, around 34 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,100 each year. Some students at Trevecca Nazarene University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Trevecca Nazarene University "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.trevecca.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Tech University 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).