Psychology, B.A.

The psychology major at Bethel University is designed to prepare students for graduate school in psychology, counseling or social work and for entry-level jobs in social services. The program emphasizes service learning, critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

 

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3

 

HIST 246Introduction to World Civilizations

3

Art/Drama/Music

3

LIT Literature

3

MATH 111Basic Probability & Statistics

3

BIOL 115Human Biology

4

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

PHIL 452Senior Experience

1

KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1

KINE 117On the Ball Training

1

OR

KINE 124Aerobics

1

OR

KINE 128Physical Fitness

1

OR

KINE 135Weight Training

1

Total Credit Hours:49-52

Major

PSYC 280History & Systems of Psychology

3

SOC 251Social Psychology

3

PSYC 288Life Span Development

3

PSYC 385Cognitive Psychology

3

PSYC 386Personality Theories

3

PSYC 387Psychological Measurement

3

PSYC 391Biological Psychology

3

PSYC 374Internship in Psychology

1-6

PSYC 376Research Methods I

3

PSYC 378Research Methods II

1

PSYC 481Abnormal Psychology

4

PSYC 482Senior Seminar in Psychology

1

Total Credit Hours:33

Select twelve hours from the following cognates:

SOC 252Marriage & Family

3

SOC 257Human Sexuality

3

SOC 278Introduction to Human Services

3

PSYC 279Group Facilitation in the Human Services Profession

3

PSYC 325Stress, Health and Positive Psychology

2

PSYC 362Special Topics in Psychology

1-3

PSYC 371Interviewing and People-Helping Skills

3

PSYC 374Internship in Psychology

1-6

PSYC 375Crisis Intervention

3

PSYC 471Independent Study in Psychology

1-3

Total Credit Hours:12

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:23-26

Total Credit Hours: 120