Program Overview
Rooted in a Christian worldview, the Psychology major equips you to understand human development, personality, abnormal behavior, and therapeutic theory while grounding practice in Scripture and doctrine. The curriculum (57 credit major) blends a Biblical/Theological concentration (18 hrs) with a Psychology concentration (39 hrs) that spans development, learning, counseling techniques, research design, assessment, and a senior field experience. Graduates are prepared for entry-level mental-health roles or competitive admission to graduate counseling and psychology programs.
Program at a Glance
Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Residential classrooms and labs or fully online
Typical length: 4 academic years (15 credits each fall & spring)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Residential classrooms and labs or fully online
Typical length: 4 academic years (15 credits each fall & spring)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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1. Orientation – 3 credits
• FYI 101 Student Success
2. General Education – 33 credits
• ENG 151, 152 • COM 200 • Humanities/Fine-Arts elective
• MA/STA 300 (Statistics) • SCI 201 with lab • Social-Sci elective
• IT 202 Applications • Western Civ I & II (HI 211, 212)
3. Bible & Theology – 18 credits
• BI 212 Hermeneutics • Two OT/NT Book Studies (6 credits)
• PHI 201 Worldview • TH 301 & TH 302 Christian Doctrine I–II
4. Psychology Major – 39 credits
Core sequence:
• PSY 201 • 307 • 310 • 330 • 335 • 340 • 370 • 380 • 390 • 400 • 410 • 415
Capstone:
• PSY 440 Field Experience (internship)
• PSY 490 Directed Research
Plus one additional PSY elective (3 credits)
5. Open Electives – 27 credits
• Any courses or minor work needed to reach the 120-credit total.
What You’ll Learn
Graduates integrate biblical doctrine with modern psychology, grasp key theories of development and behavior, conduct basic quantitative research, interpret core assessments, and apply entry-level counseling skills in supervised settings.
Possible Career Paths
Entry-level mental-health technician, case-manager aide, church counseling assistant
Non-profit or ministry roles promoting emotional and behavioral wellness
Graduate study (M.A./M.S. counseling, marriage & family, clinical psychology, social work)
What You’ll Learn
Graduates integrate biblical doctrine with modern psychology, grasp key theories of development and behavior, conduct basic quantitative research, interpret core assessments, and apply entry-level counseling skills in supervised settings.
Possible Career Paths
Entry-level mental-health technician, case-manager aide, church counseling assistant
Non-profit or ministry roles promoting emotional and behavioral wellness
Graduate study (M.A./M.S. counseling, marriage & family, clinical psychology, social work)
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