Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of the Ozarks 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 Arkansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of the Ozarks (Ozarks)

218 College Dr, Melbourne, AR

Ozarks is a nonprofit private institution located in Clarksville, Arkansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Ozarks, with only about 630 students enrolled, offers 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 University of the Ozarks offers:

• Biology
• Business Administration
• Advertising and Marketing
• Elementary Education
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Ozarks. A score between 920 - 1095 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 85 percent of which only 24 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,300. Ozarks may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of the Ozarks Eagles participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Tennis (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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