Developmental And Child Psychology Degree

The developmental and child psychology program at Warner Pacific College prepares students for careers as an abnormal child psychologist, adolescent psychologist, developmental psychologist, school psychologist, and educational psychologist. The program focuses on scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Program courses include: cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, theories of cognitive growth and research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, and psychology of aging. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer developmental and child psychology degrees.

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Warner Pacific College

1140 Umpqua College Rd., Roseburg, OR

Warner Pacific College, located in Portland, Oregon, is a private Christian liberal arts college. The school was founded in 1937, when it was known as the Pacific Bible College, and is affiliated with the Church of God, and is the only such school in the western United States. The school was originally located in Spokane, Washington, but moved to its present location in 1940. The school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Academics

Warner Pacific College offers associate and bachelor degree programs. The school offers 27 majors and 27 minors to choose from. Students pursuing an associate's degree can choose from one of five fields. The school believes in providing an environment that stresses critical thinking, educational innovation, and spiritual maturity. All students nearing graduation will take a core humanities curriculum, culminating in a thesis discussing the human condition.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• History
• Psychology
• Liberal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Warner Pacific College should be high school graduates or GED holders, with a cumulative GPS of 2.5 or equivalent score. Students should also have a combined SAT score of 910 on the SAT (1600 scale) or 19 on the ACT. Students not fulfilling these requirements will be further reviewed and evaluated for admission.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Interested students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) and promptly supply any required documents to the financial aid office. Warner Pacific College's financial aid department will assist in answering any questions students may have, as well as work with students to complete the financial aid process.

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

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).