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

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

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  
General Education requirements   43-44
Major requirements (inclusive of concentration)   47
Free Electives    32-33
Total credits   123