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The Department of Psychology offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Psychology is a multifaceted discipline that seeks to better understand the nature of human behavior. The undergraduate major in psychology at HPU will provide students with opportunities to: (1) explore the foundational content domains of psychology, (2) develop their skills in conducting and evaluating psychological research, and (3) learn how to evaluate the important theories and presuppositions in psychology form a Christian worldview.
In an effort to provide a comprehensive training program, the Psychology Department has chosen academic requirements that would support the needs of students wanting to pursue graduate training in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy and other related fields of study. In addition, the psychology major may function as a solid liberal arts degree for students wishing to pursue graduate or professional training in other fields such as medicine, law, theology, business, and education. The psychology degree may be chosen by students who plan to enter the job market following the completion of their bachelor’s degree.
Major Students majoring in psychology must take 34 semester hours.
Minor A minor in psychology consists of 18 semester hours.
Courses
Requirements for Psychology Major: 31 Hours
1311 Introduction to Psychology
2351 Statistics for the Social Sciences
2330 Professional Development in Psychology and Family Studies
3321 Personality
3351 Abnormal Psychology
3355 Lifespan Development
4439 Experimental Psychology
And 9 Hours of Electives
Concentration Areas in Psychology
Students may take 9 hours in any one of the following tracks or they may select 9 hours of psychology electives:
- Counseling/Clinical Psychology: (Choose 3 courses)
4332 Intro to Counseling and Psychotherapy
3361 Psychological Testing
4371 Intro to Marriage and Family Therapy
4302 Health Psychology
3341 Social Psychology
B. Family Psychology: (Choose 3 courses)
2311 Marriage and Family
4371 Intro to Marriage and Family Therapy
3342 Adolescent Psychology
4300 Human Sexuality
FST 3360 Parent-Child Relations
C. Psychology and Ministry: (Choose 3 courses)
2311 Marriage and Family
3301 Integration of Psychology and Christianity
4332 Intro to Counseling and Psychotherapy
4371 Intro to Marriage and Family Therapy
4300 Human Sexuality
RED 4331 Intro to Christian Care and Counseling
Click to view a list of courses available through the Department of Psychology.
Honors Program Psychology majors may choose to apply for admission to the Academy of Freedom multidisciplinary honors program. Providing an innovative approach to the academic program, the Academy enables students to combine their specialized major with coursework grounded in an understanding of the American free enterprise system. Through advanced study in such areas political science, history, psychology and sociology, students gain a better understanding of their role in today's society. Challenging projects enable students to hone their research and writing skills for further study in graduate school.
Beyond the Classroom At the heart of every area of social science is research. Each academic discipline provides opportunities for students to learn and apply statistical research procedures to problems and issues in their fields.
Scholarships There are a number of scholarships, grants and loans available through the university's financial aid program.