Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Western Connecticut 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 Connecticut colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Western Connecticut State University

Also known as Western, WCSU

45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT

Western Connecticut State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Danbury, CT, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately 6,600 students are enrolled per year at WestConn.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Western Connecticut State University score in a range of 900 to 1080 on the SAT exam. WestConn admits approximately 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those admitted, nearly 34 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $8,900 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 per year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for WestConn is the "Colonials", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western, WCSU 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).