Psychology - Clinical and Integrative Health Concentration

On-Campus

With a psychology clinical and integrative health major at ��, you’ll be equipped to dive into the medical side of the brain’s form and function, as well as how it can cause behavioral issues and changes.

Our psychology program finds its foundation in God’s Word, especially in our belief that all humans are made in the image of God. Our personality is one way we reflect Him, and psychology allows us to explore His creative work of the human brain.

As a clinical and integrative health major, you can expect interactive, group-based classes, in which you’ll discuss assigned readings and collaborate to find practical approaches to real-life scenarios. You’ll explore what past research and case studies have concluded, what your professors have seen as experienced practitioners, and which techniques experts use today.

You’ll take both behavioral science core and major-specific courses. Your core classes will introduce you to the foundations of counseling, criminal justice, and behavioral science research.

With a clinical and integrative health concentration, you’ll dive into the medical side of psychology, studying abnormal psychology, psychological measurement, emotional regulation, and motivation. If you’re considering a career at a medical facility, such as a hospital or behavioral health center, this concentration may be for you.

The child psychology clinical and integrative health major culminates in a practicum or internship. We’ll work with you to find a setting that best matches your career goals. Because of the great demand for psychology work nationwide, you have several options. Students have interned at inpatient and outpatient mental health units, hospitals, nonprofits, corporate settings, and government positions.

Once you graduate with a clinical and integrative health degree, you’ll be prepared to use your psychological training in a medical setting, not to mention a variety of other fields. Graduates have gone on to work for hospitals, inpatient mental health units, addiction recovery organizations, youth and family providers, the Department of Child Services, nonprofits, shelters, and schools.

Psychology – Clinical and Integrative Health Concentration is great for those who are:

Empathetic
Flexible
Good Listeners
Caring
Relational

Psychology Major FAQs

What can I do with a psychology degree?

A bachelor’s in psychology qualifies you for a variety of positions right out of college, including behavioral analyst, human resources specialist, market researcher, project manager, or director of family ministries.��

Many careers use psychology as a jumping-off point for further education. Careers that may start with psychology but require more education after your bachelor’s include psychologist, counselor, social worker, clinical researcher, lawyer, teacher, or doctor. Read What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree to learn about more job options.��

Do I need a graduate degree to have a career in psychology?

Several careers, including psychologist, mental health counselor, and psychiatrist, require higher-level education in addition to your bachelor’s degree in psychology to enter the workforce.��

If you want to go into counseling with your psychology degree, you will need to earn your master’s degree in counseling in order to obtain licensure, depending on the state in which you desire to be licensed.��

Is psychology a good major for the future?

With a psychology major at ��, you’ll be equipped to study how the brain works, as well as how it can cause behavioral issues and changes. Psychology is a good major for the future because society will always search for ways to improve behavioral struggles and quality of life. Read about the fastest-growing psychology careers and the��

What do psychology majors study?

As a psychology student at Grace, you can expect group-based classes in the behavioral science core and major-specific courses. Your core classes will introduce you to the foundations of counseling, criminal justice, and behavioral science research, all rooted in the idea that humans are made in the image of God. Our concentrations include a comprehensive psychology concentration, a child and family concentration, a sport psychology concentration, and an industrial and organizational psychology concentration to prepare you for specific careers.��

Finally, the psychology major culminates in a practicum or internship. Our students have interned at inpatient and outpatient mental health units, hospitals, nonprofits, corporate settings, and government positions.

What’s the difference between a psychology major and a counseling major?

A psychology major is broader and more research-focused (covering a wide range of human behavior topics and requiring research methods, statistics, etc.), whereas a counseling major (at the undergrad level) is typically more focused on applied helping skills and preparing students for human services work or grad school in counseling.

Is psychology a hard major?

Success in this major often comes down to staying on top of the readings, engaging in research projects, and being open to learning about both science and human behavior. If you’re interested in people and willing to learn some data analysis, psychology is very doable and engaging.

Is a psychology degree worth it without graduate school?

A bachelor’s in psychology can qualify you for a variety of positions right out of college, including behavioral analyst, human resources specialist, market researcher, project manager, or a director of family ministries. However, many advanced careers require graduate school.��

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