Why Choose Psychology at Bethel University?
Psychology is the science of the mind and behavior, and this degree gives you the tools to understand both. Bethel University's Psychology major builds a broad, scientific foundation across human development, social behavior, cognition, personality, and mental health, while teaching you to think critically and reason with evidence. It is a versatile degree for anyone fascinated by why people think, feel, and act the way they do.
Just as important, it prepares you to use that knowledge. You learn research methods and statistics, study counseling and personality theories, and explore how individuals are shaped by their social environments, then apply it all through coursework grounded in real-world context. Whether you are headed into human services, graduate school, counseling, or a field that simply values understanding people, you graduate ready for the next step.
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you will learn:
- A foundation in the scientific study of behavior, including biopsychology, learning, and personality
- An understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan
- Insight into social psychology, including attitudes, persuasion, conformity, and group behavior
- The ability to apply statistics to analyze and interpret psychological data
- A command of research methods, from hypothesis and design through analysis and ethics
- A knowledge of counseling and personality theories and their implications for practice
- An understanding of abnormal psychology, including the causes and symptoms of maladjustment
- Insight into cognitive processes such as memory, language, attention, and problem solving
- An understanding of how individuals are influenced by their social environment
- Professional development skills, including APA ethics and preparation for careers or graduate school
Courses You'll Take
These are the main courses that define the major:
PSY 101, Introduction to Psychology I
PSY 211, Human Growth and Development
PSY 303, Social Psychology
PSY 313, Psychological Statistics
PSY 330, Research Methods
PSY 314 or PSY 414, Counseling or Personality Theories
PSY 413, Abnormal Psychology
PSY 415, Cognitive Psychology
PSY 420, Human Behavior in Social Environment
PSY 322, Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Beyond these, you will complete nine additional hours from upper-level psychology, human services, or sociology courses.
Career Possibilities
Human Services Specialist
Helps individuals and families access support and resources through social service and community organizations.
Case Manager
Coordinates care and services for clients, connecting them with the resources they need and tracking their progress.
Mental Health Technician
Supports patients in mental health and behavioral settings under the supervision of clinical staff.
Human Resources Specialist
Applies an understanding of behavior and motivation to hiring, training, and employee relations.
Behavioral Health Aide
Provides direct support to individuals with behavioral or developmental needs in clinical or community settings.
School or Clinical Psychologist
Assesses and supports mental health and learning, following graduate study and licensure.
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