Psychology Major (A)
The mission of the Psychology program is to increase the awareness of the boundaries and applications of psychology, foster intellectual development and problem solving, and encourage students to serve others within the context of Christian faith. The Psychology program is committed to cultivating multicultural awareness and appreciation for the magnificence of God viewed through human diversity. The program prepares students to pursue helping professions and/or graduate study.
Psychologists find great meaning in helping other people build lives of wellness and emotional resilience. Most careers and vocations involve working with people which means the possibilities of where a Psychology degree can take you are endless. The Psychology program aims to produce students who are engaged citizens active in serving their communities. The program integrates faith and learning, providing students with opportunities for growth and leadership.
Program Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology, including from a Christian perspective.
- Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
- Describe applications of psychology
Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving, including from a Christian perspective.
- Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
- Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry, including from a Christian perspective.
Goal 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
- Build and enhance interpersonal relationships
- Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels, including from a Christian perspective.
Goal 4: Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
- Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
- Interact effectively with others
Goal 5: Professional Development
- Apply psychological content and skills to career goals
- Exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation
- Refine project-management skills
- Enhance teamwork capacity
- Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation
Goal 6: Apply a Biblical Worldview to Psychology Coursework
Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Requirements | 45 | |
Major Requirements | 37 | |
Electives | 38 | |
Minor: Required | ||
Total Hours | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Core Courses | ||
Public Speaking (Communication and Language) | ||
Statistics I (Natural World) | ||
Recommended Core Course | ||
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (Natural World) | ||
Required Courses | ||
COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
PSY 2050 | Theories of Learning | 3 |
Select one of the following Development Courses: | 3 | |
Child Development | ||
Adolescent Development | ||
Life Span Development | ||
PSY 3100 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
PSY 3150 | Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY 3500 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
PSY 4250 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSY 4500 | Psychology Practicum | 3 |
PSY 4850 | Research Proposal | 1 |
PSY 4900 | Psychology Senior Seminar | 3 |
Major Electives | ||
Two 3000 or 4000 Level Psychology Electives 1 | 6 | |
Total Hours | 37 |
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PSY 4450 Principles of Counseling is a recommended elective to be taken during spring of junior year.