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 158	Human Biology	4
PSYC 099	Writing for Psychology	1
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 209	Life Span Development	3
PSYC 226	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 271	Statistical Methods in Psychology	3
PSYC 272	Research Methods in Psychology	3
PSYC 345	Cognition	3
PSYC 350	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
PSYC 351	Sensation and Perception	3
PSYC 408	Experimental Psychology	3
PSYC 441	History and Systems of Psychology	3
PSYC 494	Psychology Seminar	3

Three credits from the following:

PSYC 319	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 323	Counseling Theories	3
PSYC 324	Personality	3

Six credits from the following:

PSYC xxx	Psychology electives
HDFS 210	Child Development	3
HDFS 311	Adolescent Development	3

HDFS 312	Adult Development	3
	OR
GERO 231	Psychology 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
Mathematical and Scientific Ways of Knowing	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