Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Coastal Carolina 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 South Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Coastal Carolina University

309 East Academy St, Union, SC

Coastal Carolina University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Conway, SC, which is a predominantly urban area. Nearly eight thousand students enroll at Coastal Carolina University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Coastal Carolina University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common test scores among students admitted to Coastal Carolina University are between 18 to 21 on the ACT, or 910 to 1090 on the SAT exam. Coastal Carolina University accepts roughly 70% of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, nearly 28% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $11,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $24,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,500 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.coastal.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coastal Carolina 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).