Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Westminster College – Fulton 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 Missouri colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Westminster College – Fulton

470 E Lockwood Ave., Saint Louis, MO

Westminster College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Fulton, Missouri, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Westminster College has an annual student enrollment of about a thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Westminster College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Westminster College. A score between 1290 - 1780 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 71% of applicants are accepted to Westminster College, of which 26 percent choose to attend. More information on the school's admissions processes and policies can be found by visiting the school portal.

The cost of tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,600. Some students at Westminster College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Westminster College Blue Jays participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at www.westminster-mo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westminster College – Fulton 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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $70300

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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $80730

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).