Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at North Carolina A & T 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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North Carolina A & T State University

522 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC

NCAT is a public historically black institution located in Greensboro, NC. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of North Carolina. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at North Carolina A & T State University annually.

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

• Communications And Journalism
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at NCAT. A score between 1150 - 1420 on the SAT, or 16 - 21 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at North Carolina A & T State University, with 54% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at ncat.edu.

The tuition at North Carolina A & T State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $5,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 per year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $3,700 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at NCAT through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Softball (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at ncat.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Carolina A & T 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).