Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Fayetteville 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 Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Fayetteville State University (FTCC)

2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC

FSU is a public historically black institution located in Fayetteville, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at FSU exceeds 5,800 annually.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to Fayetteville State University achieve an SAT score between 1110 - 1350, or an ACT score within the range of 15 - 20. Fayetteville State University admits approximately 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 35 percent enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at uncfsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $4,500, while out-of-state residents pay $16,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $3,400. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The FSU "Broncos" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uncfsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Fayetteville, NC
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $58980

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).