Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Dickinson 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 North Dakota colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Dickinson State University (DSU)

1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, ND

DSU, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dickinson, ND, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at DSU is nearly two thousand annually.

Areas of study offered at Dickinson State University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to DSU have an SAT score in a range of 1260 - 1750, or an ACT composite score within the range of 16 - 27. Roughly 70% of all applicant were accepted at Dickinson State University, with 59% of those accepted choosing to attend.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,200 and out-of-state residents pay $14,000 annually. Dickinson State University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The DSU "Blue Hawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the DSU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dickinson State 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).