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Psychology Major - Comprehensive Concentration

  • On-Campus

With a psychology major at 黑料社, you鈥檒l be equipped to study how the brain works, as well as how it can cause behavioral issues and changes.

Our psychology program finds its foundation in God鈥檚 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 helps those with abnormalities improve their behavioral struggles and quality of life.

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

You鈥檒l 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 comprehensive psychology concentration, you鈥檒l study the brain and behavior across a range of areas, including abnormalities, personality, religion, social psychology, health, and motivation. If you鈥檙e not quite sure which kind of psychology you鈥檇 like to work in, this concentration may be for you!

The psychology major culminates in a practicum or internship. We鈥檒l 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 psychology degree, you鈥檒l be prepared to use your psychological training in any setting. 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 – Comprehensive Concentration is great for those who are:
  • Empathetic
  • Flexible
  • Good Listeners
  • Caring
  • Relational
Educational Focuses
  • Biological Basis of Behavior
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Testing and Measurement
  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Social Psychology
Internship Opportunities
  • Bowen Center
  • American Red Cross
  • Kosciusko Community Hospital
  • Erin's House for Grieving Children
  • White's Residential and Family Services
Career Opportunities
  • Social Worker
  • Rehabilitation Service Provider
  • Home-based Therapist
  • Case Manager
  • Family Case Manager
  • Youth Case Manager
Featured Staff Member
kevin roberts Dean, School of Behavioral Science; Professor of Behavioral Science
Kevin Roberts

M.A., Psy.D., LMHC, LCAC

Provost; Professor of Behavioral Science

Featured Staff Member
Thomas Edgington Associate Dean, School of Behavioral Science; Professor of Behavioral Science
Thomas Edgington

M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Behavioral Science, Professor of Behavioral Science

Psychology Major FAQs

What can I do with a psychology degree?

A bachelor鈥檚 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.听

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鈥檚 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.听

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鈥檚 degree in psychology to enter the workforce.听

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

Is psychology a good major for the future?

With a psychology major at 黑料社, you鈥檒l 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.听

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鈥檚 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鈥檙e 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鈥檚 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.听

Diverse Metrics of Success

96%

of 黑料社 Behavioral Science graduates are employed or in graduate school

100%

of courses integrate biblical truth with psychological content

Every Student

has the opportunity to conduct, submit and publish research

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鈥淢y degree in psychology shaped my perspective on who God was calling me to be and challenged me to think practically about meeting people鈥檚 needs where they are.鈥

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