Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Hebrew Theological 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 Illinois colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Hebrew Theological College

5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL

Hebrew Theological College is a Jewish seminary located in Skokie that offers education pathways for faith inspired students, providing training and education for interested individuals seeking to become rabbis. This school enrolls around 500 students per year, which can provide a great learning environment for students. HTC offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Jewish Studies
• Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications
• Commerce
• Health Services
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common test scores among applicants admitted to HTC are between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1380 - 1730 on the SAT exam.

Hebrew Theological College also provides student services in the form of career guidance for students that may require additional help and help with employment options for students.

This school's tuition is around $21,000 per year for undergraduate programs and close to $11,000 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Living quarters may be offered for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,500 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Hebrew Theological College has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission since 1995. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit htc.edu.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $68340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $65160
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $73000

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 440
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $111940

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).