Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Northern 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 South Dakota colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Northern State University (NSU)

2100 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

NSU is a public institution located in Aberdeen, SD and provides a large number of program options for students. NSU has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 19 to 24 on the ACT, or 900 to 1060 on the SAT exam. An estimated 90 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 38 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at northern.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $7,600 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $9,500 per year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $2,900 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Northern State University "Wolves" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Northern State University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Sioux Falls, SD
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $80820

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).