Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Roger Williams 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Roger Williams University (RISD)

2 College St, Providence, RI

RWU is a nonprofit private institution located in Bristol, RI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. RWU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs RWU offers:

• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism
• Architecture
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Roger Williams University. A score within the range of 1005 - 1190 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 78% of those who apply are admitted to RWU, of which 17 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at rwu.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $7,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Roger Williams University "Hawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roger Williams University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).