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- School Code: 206800
- Phone: (301) 891-4000
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
27.98%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,140Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Coppin State 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 Maryland colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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Coppin State University (Coppin)
7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Coppin State University is a public historically black institution located in Baltimore, MD. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Approximately 3,800 students are enrolled annually at Coppin State University.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Security And Protective Services
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students at this school scored between 790 - 920 on the SAT. 54% of those who apply are accepted to Coppin State University, of which 27 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at coppin.edu.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $6,300 and out-of-state residents pay $11,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Coppin State University "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Softball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students who would like to see more about this school may visit their website at http://www.coppin.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coppin offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 10 |
| Female | 34 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 35 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Psychology program at Coppin, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.66
- Average Annual Salary: $88730
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
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.00
- Average Annual Salary: $104000
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
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 330
- Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
- Average Annual Salary: $100470
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Coppin accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Coppin State University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Coppin State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling