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Psychology (B.A.) with Clinical Concentration

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 441History and Systems of Psychology

3
PSYC 494Psychology Seminar

3

Three credits from the following:

PSYC 345Cognition

3
PSYC 350Biological Basis of Behavior

3

Three credits from the following:

PSYC 408Experimental Psychology

3
PSYC 409Psychological Testing

3

Three credits from the following:

INTE 391Internship

1-3
PSYC 391Psychology Practicum

1-3

Clinical Concentration (12)

PSYC 319Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 323Counseling Theories

3
PSYC 324Personality

3
PSYC 423Counseling Skills

3

General Education Requirements

Experiential Learning requirement   0
General Education requirements   Credits
First Year Seminar IDFY 101/102H  3
Written Communication ENGL 110/110H 3
Oral Communication COMM 105 3
Mathematical and Scientific Ways of Knowing Mathematics 3 or 4
Science with Lab (BIOL 158) met/major
Social Scientific Ways of Knowing
 Social Science (PSYC 101) met/major
Cultural/Humanistic Ways of Knowing 24GE History 3
Literary & Aesthetic Ways of Knowing
 Literature or Arts 3
Cultural/Humanistic Ways of Knowing
 Philosophy or Religion 3
Cultural/Humanistic Ways of Knowing 1st and 2nd Level Language 6
Intercultural Perspectives Intercultural Global or International Cross-cultural or 3rd Level Language 3
Bible
 24GE Bible 3
Christian Beliefs
 24GE Christian Beliefs 3
Holistic Wellness
 WELL 1xx 1
Ethics and the Common Good
 24GE Ethics and the Common Good 3
Intercultural Perspectives
 Intercultural U.S. or Domestic Cross-cultural 3
Common Learning
 Experiential Learning (INTE 391)  
General Education requirements   43-44
Major requirements (inclusive of concentration)   47
Free Electives    32-33
Total credits   123