Top Psychology degree career choice includes School Psychologist
California Baptist University's Online and Professional Studies program offers a distance learning psychology degree in as little as 16 months. Careers for graduates with an online bachelor degree in psychology include becoming a School Psychologist.
By Cesar Miranda | Oct 19, 2012
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior. With a degree in psychology, psychology students will learn basic behavioral science principles, general psychology principles, and the theories of different areas of psychology, as well as critical thinking skills and their practical applications. Psychologists help others to understand more about child development, different personalities, counseling, as well as behavioral problems. Our courses are offered to those who wish to start a career in psychology, or those seeking to reach their professional and personal goals that may have been started, but never finished.
Psychology students will not only learn the foundations of psychology, but also obtain a marketable set of skills employers today seek. Through CBU's Online and Professional Studies program, students will learn how to effectively integrate their faith, ethics, and Christian morals into the work-place. By completing an online bachelor's degree in psychology, students will be recognized as excellent candidates for graduate programs in psychology.
Career Highlight: School Psychologist
Graduates of California Baptist University's Online and Professional Studies Psychology Bachelor's Degree Program have the opportunity to live their purpose and pursue a career path in a variety of professions or pursue graduate studies. Amongst the psychology degree path, one of its most prominent career choices includes becoming a school psychologist.
School psychologist work can vary depending on position held, and work can be a mix of routine tasks including working with individuals or groups to deal with behavioral problems, academic difficulties, disabilities, and other issues. School psychologists can provide services in 5 main areas: consultation, evaluation, intervention, prevention, and research and planning. Since a school psychologist is one of the top positions within the psychology field a national certification and some graduate school must be completed.
Psychology graduates are in very high demand both in public and private schools, universities, juvenile justice centers, and private practice. This demand is partially due to the increase of interest in the mental health of children and federal education legislation, as well as the retirement of many school psychologists in the field. The profession of school psychology has been considered one of the top ten “hot professions” by U.S. News and World Report. At CBU the success of our alumni indicates that you can achieve the career of your dreams with a degree in psychology.
The average American makes around $40,000 a year, whereas the median school psychologist salary is between $60,000 and $70,000 depending on location. Along with great pay you may also be entitled to certain benefits such medical, 401k, and social security.
Graduates looking to pursue a career as a psychologist should exhibit the ability to asses client needs, keep thorough and accurate records, and express care and empathy in order to act as an advocate for clients. School psychologists must also be able to cope well with stress, because dealing with students or parents may lead to high levels of stress. With a higher demand for School psychologists often times they can face hectic schedules and an overload of clients, which can lead to stress, frustration and ultimately burnout.
Why CBU Online?
If you’re ready to advance your knowledge, skills and career, then CBU online is the place for you. California Baptist University’s Online and Professional Studies Degree Program is set to position students for employment in human and social service careers, and for graduate study in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology. With classes emphasizing on Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Theories of Personality, students will have the ability to explore many areas of psychology. CBU’s online psychology degree program covers a breadth of knowledge that confidently prepares students to pursue their professional goals. Blending a variety of courses, the program’s academically rigorous curriculum uniquely positions students to become educators while also providing a solid foundation for graduate studies.
With small, interactive classes, Bachelors in psychology students receive individual attention from passionate instructors while also learning from the diverse experiences and perspectives of fellow students. The intimate learning environment encourages students to develop interpersonal and team-building skills, while also developing networks and supportive relationships. Emphasizing experiential learning through practical application of theory, psychology coursework incorporates hands-on assignments based on real-world scenarios.
The classes within the OPS Psychology program are offered in two formats—hybrid format involving face-to-face interactions on the main campus or at one of our education centers, coupled with a significant online enhancement, and an online course format that allows students to work at their own pace—utilizing a convenient, accelerated schedule with the most current technology to support live interactions between students and faculty. These formats are designed for the working professional seeking an opportunity to take accelerated college courses while being able to complete their coursework around their own schedule.
Want more information?
CBU online is now accepting applications for the online psychology degree program. To apply or find out more information regarding CBU’s Online & Professional Programs, please visit www.cbuonline.edu, or contact Admissions at 877-CBU-3608.
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