Psychology Degrees

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

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Tuskegee University (TROY)

University Avenue, Troy, AL

Tuskegee University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuskegee, AL. 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. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Alabama. Enrollment at Tuskegee University is nearly two thousand annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Agriculture Operations
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1198 to 1490 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. 64% of those who apply are admitted to Tuskegee University, of which 44 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at tuskegee.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $20,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

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

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.tuskegee.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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