CWU Psychology Degree, Major and Program Information

A general program that 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. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Find colleges offering psychology degree.

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School Psychologists
Job Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems. Read more about school psychologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 152,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 168,800
- Percent Job Growth: 16.80%
Clinical Psychologists
Job Description
Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment. Read more about clinical psychologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 152,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 168,800
- Percent Job Growth: 16.80%
Counseling Psychologists
Job Description
Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Read more about counseling psychologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 152,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 168,800
- Percent Job Growth: 16.80%
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Job Description
Apply principles of psychology to personnel, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to reorganize the work setting to improve worker productivity. Read more about industrial-organizational psychologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 2,300
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 2,900
- Percent Job Growth: 0.6%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
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Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Read more about postsecondary psychology teachers in our career profile section.

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Psychology

	Total
Overall
All Students	88

By Gender
Male	36
Female	52

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	2
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	1
Hispanic	-
White	-
Unknown	3

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Eastern Washington University

526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 81

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 423

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Washington State University

French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 298

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Western Washington University

516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 183

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

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Bastyr University

14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 17

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools

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