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The psychology major is a regionally accredited undergraduate degree that integrates the Christian faith with current psychological perspectives. Major theories in psychology are evaluated from a Christian perspective and application of psychological principles is encouraged to help students grow personally and in their professional competencies.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, students are prepared for careers in psychology and other related fields. Job options for bachelor’s level graduates include, but are not limited to, paraprofessionals in clinics and hospitals, case workers in social services, educational aides, staff in residential treatment centers, and staff in church and parachurch ministries. Additionally, the psychology major prepares students to enter graduate school for further study in psychology including the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program  

This academic program has been updated from the 2015-2016 Academic Catalog, effective November 30, 2015. Students who began their academic program before November 30, 2015 will adhere to the requirements listed in the 2015-2016 Catalog as long as there is no break in enrollment. Students who began their academic program on November 30, 2015 through the end of the spring 2016 term are under the requirements of the 2015-2016 Addended Catalog, listed below.

The Bachelor of Science degree in psychology requires completion of 120 hours of the following:
General Education (48 hours)
Psychology major core (36 hours)
Electives (36 hours)