Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Fort Hays 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 Kansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Fort Hays State University

3301 W 18th St, Emporia, KS

Fort Hays State University, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hays, KS, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. FHSU has an annual student enrollment of approximately twelve thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Fort Hays State University score in a range of 18 to 25 on the ACT. FHSU admits approximately 70% of applicants. Of those students accepted, nearly 59% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at fhsu.edu.

The tuition at FHSU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $4,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 annually. Students attending FHSU may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Fort Hays State University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.fhsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fort Hays State University has offered the following program 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

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).