Psychology Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Psychology is a field of great value to those working in nearly any profession, but especially in the areas of management, counseling and ministry. With the bachelor’s degree in psychology, students are equipped with knowledge and techniques from both psychology that are easily applicable to nearly any role working with people. Because of the interpersonal skills students acquire, they are prepared for continued studies at the graduate level or for employment in a number of professions.
The academically rigorous Christian Psychology Bachelor’s degree program in Minnesota combines faith and learning so that students gain the knowledge, skills and ethics necessary to serve effectively as Christians and as leaders in the workplace. Students who pursue our Christian Psychology major in Minnesota are driven by compassion for people and a desire to impact others for God.
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Courses
Psychology Major (B.A.) Courses
Christian Studies Core
I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
- CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
General Education Core
II. General Education - 30 Credits
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits1,2*
III. Psychology Major - 43 Credits
- MAT 224X - Applied Psychology Statistics 1 Credits
- MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits *
- PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits *
- PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits *
- PSY 240X - Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits *
- PSY 330 - Counseling Psychology 3 Credits *
- PSY 331 - Personality Theories 3 Credits *
- PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits *
- PSY 345 - Psychology of Spiritual Development 3 Credits
- PSY 431X - Social Psychology 3 Credits
- Psychology Electives (300-400 level) 6 Credits
- SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits
or
- ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
- SOC 415X - Human Sexuality 3 Credits
- SOC 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
IV. Additional Requirements - 6 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 Credits 1,3
V. Electives - 43 Credits*
- Electives (300-400 level) 9 Credits
- Electives 34 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.
Total - 125 Credits
1 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
3 Select fine arts electives from FAR and MUS. (Only three credits of music organizations and/or lessons can be counted toward humanities/fine arts requirements.)
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140, or COM 252)
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits *
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
or
- SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 Credits 1,3
- Elective 3 Credits
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits *
- PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits *
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 6 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- PSY 240X - Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits *
- Elective 9 Credits
Departmental Acceptance
Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Psychology major.
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
- CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
- MAT 224X - Applied Psychology Statistics 1 Credits
- PSY 330 - Counseling Psychology 3 Credits *
- Elective 6 Credits
- PSY 331 - Personality Theories 3 Credits * (odd)
or
- PSY 431X - Social Psychology 3 Credits (even)
Spring Semester - 18 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- PSY 345 - Psychology of Spiritual Development 3 Credits
- Psychology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- SOC 415X - Human Sexuality 3 Credits
- Elective 6 Credits
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits *
- Psychology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- Elective 1 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- PSY 331 - Personality Theories 3 Credits * (odd)
or
- PSY 431X - Social Psychology 3 Credits (even)
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- SOC 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits
Footnote:
For helpful information about majoring in Psychology and careers in Psychology, please follow these links:
http://www.learnpsychology.org/resources/pre-professional-experience/
http://www.learnpsychology.org/
For resources on mental health and well being, follow this link:
http://www.learnpsychology.org/mental-health/
For information on the study materials for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for those going on to graduate school, please click here.
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Tuition
On-Campus (SAS) Tuition
On-Campus Undergraduate 2020-2021 Costs
Per Semester Yearly Tuition $13,635 $27,270 Fees $355 $710 Meal Plan $2,250 $4,500 Residence Hall $2,350 $4,700 Total $18,590 $37,180 Part Time (less than 12 credits per semester) $1,135 per credit Overload
(more than 18 credits per semester)$730 per credit NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.
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