The Psychology major enhances our understanding of the human condition in light of a distinctive Christian worldview. Our theoretical framework synthesizes broad-based knowledge drawn from the fields of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies to provide the student with a sound social sciences foundation. Students are challenged and equipped to become change agents, accepting the responsibility to truly make a difference in the lives of hurting individuals within a global context.

The Psychology major is designed to prepare individuals for graduate work in the social sciences of for entry-level post-baccalaureate occupations including work in human services or cross cultural settings.

Graduates with a degree in Psychology will be able to:

• demonstrate understanding of major theories, principles and approaches of Psychology to peoples, systems and organizations;
• demonstrate understanding of Psychology as a science by applying the scientific method to the formulation and analysis of psychological theories and issues;
• apply scholarly skills through the development of APA-style research, writing, and presentations;
• understand cross-cultural differences and their impact on psychological development through participation in a first-hand international cross-cultural experience;
• analyze and articulate how their understanding of both Christian faith and Psychology inform one another.
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Entrance to the Psychology Major

Entrance to major has several critical objectives:

• the formal process assists students in clarifying educational and professional goals;
• students are better able to organize their course schedule; and
• students learn to identify their academic and vocational strengths and weaknesses.

Freshmen, sophomore, and transfer students who desire to major in psychology formally apply to the Psychology Department for entrance to major during their sophomore year. 

Entrance Steps

1. Obtain an Entrance into the Psychology Major packet, available in the Psychology Department main office or online at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences web site.
2. Fill out the Completion of Class Requirements form in the Entrance packet.
3. Submit the above forms to the Administrative Assistant of the Psychology Department.
4. The Administrative Assistant of the Psychology Department will then contact you to schedule an entrance meeting with at least two departmental professors.
5. Schedule and attend an interview appointment with the Psychology Department.
6. The student must complete the above Entrance Steps prior to his or her junior year of study or during the junior year of study for students who transfer into Northwest University with junior standing.