Psychology (B.A.)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Psychology program can:

  1. Identify and explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, developing a sophisticated understanding of individual human behavior.
  2. Input and analyze data using appropriate SPSS methods;
  3. Design, execute, analyze, and systematically report research results
  4. Integrate and interpret multiple test data to make appropriate clinical recommendations.
  5. Reflect on experiences (academic/ volunteer/internship/employment) that shaped their current sense of vocation and articulate how those experiences impact future vocational goals.
  6. Articulate how faith connects to Psychology and to potential career options in the field of Psychology

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

BIOL 258Human Biology

4

PSYC 099Writing for Psychology

1

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSYC 209Life Span Development

3

PSYC 226Social Psychology

3

PSYC 271Statistical Methods in Psychology

3

PSYC 272Research Methods in Psychology

3

 

PSYC 408Experimental Psychology

3

OR

PSYC 409Psychological Testing

3

 

PSYC 441History and Systems of Psychology

3

PSYC 494Psychology Seminar

3

PSYC 408, PSYC 409: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for major

Three credits from the following:

PSYC 345Cognition

3

PSYC 350Biological Basis of Behavior

3

Three credits from the following:

PSYC 319Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 323Counseling Theories

3

PSYC 324Personality

3

Twelve Credits of the Following:

PSYC xxx
Psychology electives

HDFS 210Child Development

3

HDFS 311Adolescent Development

3

 

HDFS 312Adult Development

3

OR

GERO 231Psychology of Aging

3

QuEST Requirements

Experiential Learning requirement 0
QuEST requirements Credits
First Year Seminar3
Oral Communication3
Created and Called for Community (W)3
Mathematical Sciences 3 or 4
Laboratory Science (BIOL 258)met/major
Science, Technology & the World3
Social Science (PSYC 101)met/major
European History or U.S. History3
Literature 3
Philosophy and Religion 3
Arts3
First Semester of Language3
Second Semester of Language 3
3rd Semester of Language/Cross Cultural3
Non-Western Studies 2 or 3
Bible3
Christian Beliefs 3
Wellness1
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism 3
QuEST requirements48-50
Major requirements47
Free electives28-26
Total credits 123