With a psychology major at Grace College, you’ll 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’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 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’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 comprehensive psychology concentration, you’ll study the brain and behavior across a range of areas, including abnormalities, personality, religion, social psychology, health, and motivation. If you’re not quite sure which kind of psychology you’d like to work in, this concentration may be for you!
The psychology 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 psychology degree, you’ll 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.
