Psychology (B.S.)

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 158Human 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 345Cognition

3

PSYC 350Biological Basis of Behavior

3

PSYC 351Sensation and Perception

3

PSYC 408Experimental Psychology

3

PSYC 441History and Systems of Psychology

3

PSYC 494Psychology Seminar

3

PSYC 408: Writing in the major requirement.

Three credits from the following:

PSYC 319Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 323Counseling Theories

3

PSYC 324Personality

3

Six credits from 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 Seminar 3
Oral Communication 3
Created and Called for Community (W) 3
Mathematical Sciences 3 or 4
Laboratory Science (BIOL 158) met/major
Science, Technology & the World 3
Social Science (PSYC 101) met/major
European History or United States History 3
Literature 3
Philosophy and Religion 3
Arts 3
First Semester of Language 3
Second Semester of Language 3
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural 3
Non-Western Studies 2 or 3
Bible 3
Christian Beliefs 3
Wellness course 1
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism 3
QuEST requirements 48-50
Major requirements 47
Free electives 28-26
Total credits 123