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ACCEPTANCE RATE

90.42%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

36

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,909

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of Central Arkansas 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 Arkansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of Central Arkansas

1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, AR

University of Central Arkansas provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Conway, Arkansas and publically funded. University of Central Arkansas has an annual student enrollment of over 11,000.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Psychology
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Education

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students accepted to University of Central Arkansas score in-between 20 to 26 on the ACT exam. 91% of students that apply are accepted to UCA, of which 54 percent choose to attend.

Tuition & fees at UCA vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,200 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Central Arkansas "Bears" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uca.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Central Arkansas offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male26
Female93

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black22
Hispanic10
White77
Multiple Races8
Non Resident Alien2

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

Upon completion of the Psychology program at University of Central Arkansas, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students University of Central Arkansas accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, University of Central Arkansas may offer services including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Central Arkansas is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southland Conference)
  • Basketball (Southland Conference)
  • Track and Field (Southland Conference)
  • Football (Southland Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball