Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of West Georgia 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 Georgia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of West Georgia

4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA

University of West Georgia provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Carrollton, Georgia and publically funded. Approximately 11,000 students are enrolled yearly at University of West Georgia.

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

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

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 - 1070 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to UWG. An estimated 50% of all applicant were admitted at University of West Georgia, with 55% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at westga.edu.

Tuition & fees at UWG are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. UWG may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UWG "Wolves" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about University of West Georgia can visit their website at http://www.westga.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of West Georgia 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

• Macon, GA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $62510

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).