Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at California State University – Stanislaus 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 California colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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California State University – Stanislaus

Also known as CSU Stanislaus

9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA

California State University - Stanislaus is a public college that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Turlock, CA, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 8,300 students enroll at CSU Stanislaus per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common exam scores among students accepted to CSU Stanislaus are between 17 - 22 on the ACT, or 810 - 1040 for the SAT exam. Roughly 30% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 63% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $7,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,800. Some students at CSU Stanislaus may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at California State University - Stanislaus through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.csustan.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CSU Stanislaus has offered the following degree 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

Salary & Wages

• Bakersfield, CA
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $91100

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).