Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Valparaiso 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 Indiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Valparaiso University (Valpo)

1 University Ave, Angola, IN

Valparaiso University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Valparaiso, IN, in a predominantly suburban area. The Lutheran Church in America affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around 4,100 students enroll at Valpo annually.

Areas of study offered at Valpo include but are not limited to:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Valpo. Scores between 23 - 29 on the ACT or 1450 - 1810 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. 74% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 17 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at valpo.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $34,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,900 each year. Students at Valparaiso University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Valpo "Crusaders" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://valpo.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Valpo has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).