Program Overview

Description of the Major

The curriculum for the psychology major is designed to provide a foundation to the field of psychology. This foundational understanding of psychology focuses upon the scientific basis of psychology, the 历史 of the psychology profession, the use of psychology in education, 咨询, 和测试, a biopsychosocial understanding of human abnormality, and professional ethics.

This foundation equips individuals to either pursue service opportunities in the helping professions and/or ministry, or to pursue graduate study in applied or experimental psychology programs. The psychology undergraduate major consists of 36 credit hours, the student’s choice of a minor, and the core graduation requirements of William Carey University.

主要的结果

The Program Learning Outcomes of undergraduate psychology are:

  1. To equip students with a knowledge base that emphasizes key psychological concepts.
  2. To promote the values of scientific inquiry.
  3. To promote professional ethical responsibility and practice
  4. To cultivate effective communication skills in order to prepare students for career opportunities or further study. The student experience is based in a caring Christian environment that emphasizes service in a diverse global society.

Required Courses

PSY 201 General 心理学

PSY 204 教育al 心理学

PSY 205 Developmental 心理学

PSY 327 Counseling 心理学

PSY 351 Introduction to Psychological Statistics

PSY 410 Abnormal 心理学

PSY 430 历史 and Systems of 心理学

PSY 441 Experimental 心理学

PSY 480 Practicum in 心理学

PSY 497 Internship in 心理学

(2) PSY   Elective Courses

- Students can choose between pursuing either a Bachelor of Science in 心理学 or a Bachelor of Arts. The distinctions are as follows:

       Bachelor of Science Additional Requirements

          B.S. degrees require 3 hours of English literature and 12-14 hours of natural/physical science, 数学, 或计算.

       Bachelor of Arts Additional Requirements

         B.A. degrees require 6 hours of foreign language at the intermediate level. Students with no foreign language proficiency are required to take 12 hours in one foreign language. Six hours of English literature, 历史, or philosophy(3 of these hours must be in English literature) are also required.

Minor in psychology

At its core, the study of psychology is the study of human behavior. As such, this makes psychology a suitable companion alongside any major. A minor in psychology consists of 21 credit hours.

Required courses for the minor

PSY 201 General 心理学

PSY 204 教育al 心理学

PSY 351 Introduction to Psychological Statistics

PSY 410 Abnormal 心理学

(3)  PSY Electives

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Are you fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind? Do you feel called to help others navigate the complex mix of emotions and thoughts? Explore the intersection of faith and science in our 心理学 and Counseling programs at William Carey University, where we equip you to make a profound difference in lives and communities.


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