Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Rhode Island College 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Rhode Island College (RIC)

1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI

Rhode Island College is a public institution that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, in a predominantly suburban area. Around nine thousand students enroll at RIC yearly.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1250 - 1560 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 20 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to RIC. This school accepts approximately 80% of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 38% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at ric.edu.

Tuition & fees at Rhode Island College are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $8,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,800 per year. Some students at RIC may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Rhode Island College "Anchormen" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the RIC website to get 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. Rhode Island College 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).