Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at William Peace 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 North Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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William Peace University (Peace)

5049 Hwy 306 South, Grantsboro, NC

William Peace University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 800 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Developmental And Child Psychology
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to Peace College have an SAT score between 840 to 1030, or an ACT score between 18 to 23. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Peace College, with 26 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be obtained by requesting information from MatchCollege or through the school's portal.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $7,000 per year. Some students at William Peace University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the Peace College website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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