Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Montclair 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 New Jersey colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Montclair State University

400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ

Montclair State University, located in Montclair, New Jersey, was founded in 1908 and is New Jersey's second largest university with over 18,000 enrolled students per year. Originally known as New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair, the school has grown over the years, establishing student dormitories and expanding its educational offerings.

In 1958 the school merged with Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene, changing its name to Montclair State College, adopting its final name in 1994 when it became designated as a teaching university. The school has a 17 to 1 student to teacher ratio, and an average of 23 students per class, much lower than average for public institutions.  MSU school is located 14 miles away from New York City, offering students a large urban center with many cultural and other assets that are accessible to interested students.

Academics

Montclair State University offers over 250 majors and minors, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees. The school provides students with a high quality low cost education, and is considered one of the best public universities in the northeastern United States. The school does not utilize graduate students as teachers; ensuring undergraduates have access to knowledgeable and capable professors who pride themselves on providing students personal attention. Additionally, Montclair State University is the first public institution to provide master's degrees.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Business Administration
• General Humanities
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Montclair State University must submit a completed application prior to the listed deadlines.  All applications must include a letter of recommendation, SAT and/or ACT scores, all pertinent transcripts and a personal statement. Some programs may require an additional interview. After the application is submitted it will be reviewed by the admissions board and a final decision will be mailed to the applicant. A GPA of 3.1 and SAT score of 1500 or ACT score of 20 is generally required to be considered for admission. Admission into a graduate program requires a bachelor's degree to be considered.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and student employment. The school's financial aid office is in place to assist students with the application process and to answer any questions students may have. Student should complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ro determine eligibility and awards.

Athletics

The Montclair State University Red Hawks are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, and participate in the Skyline Conference. The school offers a number of intercollegiate athletic programs to foster a healthy sense of competition among students and athletes. Athletic programs assist in developing skills that may be useful in academics or a career, such as teamwork, discipline and good health.

Athletic programs at Montclair State University:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Football (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Indoor Track and Field
• Outdoor Track and Field
• Field Hockey (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)
• Softball (Women Only)

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations offer students a place to meet individuals with similar interests that may or may not lie outside the scope of the schools program offerings. Students gather through meetings and plan events, or offer support to one another, based on the goals outlined by the club or organization.

Montclair State University has a large number of such clubs and organizations, supporting them as outlined by the school charter and providing them with space to operate. Clubs and organizations provide a healthy way for students to socialize, using common interests to form bonds that may last past matriculation.

Some clubs and organizations at Montclair State University:

• Accounting Society
• Cosmetology Factory
• Arabic Student Club
• Gotta Be Green
• Filmmakers Club
• History Club
• Russian Club
• Service for Peace

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montclair State University has offered the following programs 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $100510
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $85810

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $86110
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $93350

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).