Department of Psychology

You’ve always been the one that people come to when they have a problem. You’re a good listener, and you give sound practical advice. Even better, you enjoy listening to people and take a vested interest in their lives. Combine that with an interest in human behavior - how they develop, learn, feel, and think – and you’re the perfect candidate for earning a degree in psychology, which is defined as the study of human behavior and mental processes.

Overview

PLNU offers a psychology major through its Department of Psychology. Students will learn about the history of psychology, its origins and early uses. They will develop an understanding of how humans reason and their cognitive process, learn about family development and therapy, and how it all relates to them as Christians with moral and ethical standards. In addition, a lower division course on statistics is required.

Special Features:

• Opportunity to integrate study of psychology with the Christian faith.
• Practicum program with mental health or social service organization as a way to complement course work with real world experience.
• Opportunities for research projects with faculty members and working professionals.
• Strong preparation for graduate school.

• Mental Health Professional
• Family or Marriage Counselor
• Personnel or Staff Training
• Teacher in primary or secondary schools, or childcare facilities
• Psychological Researcher