Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Christopher Newport 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 Virginia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Christopher Newport University (CNU)

3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA

CNU 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 Newport News, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. Approximately 4,900 students are enrolled yearly at CNU.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

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

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to CNU. A score within the range of 1040 - 1240 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll.  Additional information on admissions can be found by calling CNU or by completing the form on this page today.

Tuition & fees at CNU vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,000 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The CNU "Captains" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the CNU website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Christopher Newport 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

Salary & Wages

• Lynchburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $65390

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).