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.
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 - 40 Credits
- COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits3
or
- LAN - Foreign Language Elective 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
- Humanities Elective 3 Credits1
- MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
- SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
- Social Science Elective 5 Credits2
- Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 9 Credits1,2*
III. Psychology Major - 50 Credits
- MAT 224X - Applied Psychology Statistics 1 Credits *
- MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits *
- PHI 232 - Introduction to Philosophy 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
- 300-400 Psychology Electives 6 Credits
- SCI 243 - General Biology I 4 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. Electives - 11 Credits*
- 300-400 Electives 9 Credits
- Elective 2 Credits
At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level. If you choose to take lower-level Christian Studies core classes (CHM 201 or CHM 211), then you must take enough upper-level general electives to meet this requirement.
* 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, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
3 Fine arts courses include music, art, drama, and dance. COM 328 also qualifies as a fine arts elective. (Only three credits of music organizations and/or lessons can be counted toward humanities/fine arts requirements.)
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
- PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
- SCI 243 - General Biology I 4 Credits (fulfills Lab Science elective)*
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
or
- SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
- COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Elective 3 Credit
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits (fulfills Math elective)*
- PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Foreign Language Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- PHI 232 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
- PSY 240X - Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 4 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 and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are 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 (fulfills Math elective)*
- PSY 330 - Counseling Psychology 3 Credits
- PSY 331 - Personality Theories 3 Credits (odd)
or
- PSY 431X - Social Psychology 3 Credits (even)
- Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- PSY 345 - Psychology of Spiritual Development 3 Credits
- 300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits
- SOC 415X - Human Sexuality 3 Credits
- Elective 4 Credits
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- PSY 331 - Personality Theories 3 Credits (odd)
or
- PSY 431X - Social Psychology 3 Credits (even)
- PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
- 300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 1 Credits
- 300-400 Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- SOC 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 Elective 3 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 2018-2019 Costs
Per Semester Yearly Tuition* $12,865 $25,730 Technology Fee $130 $260 Wellness Fee $105 $210 Meal Plan (standard plan) $2,115 $4,230 Residence Hall Basic $2,215 $4,430 Total $17,430 $34,860 *Nursing students add $1,440 per semester ($720 per clinical)
(less than 12 credits per semester) $1,070 per credit Overload (more than 18 credits per semester) $690 per credit NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.
Meal Plans Per Semester Yearly 15 meals/week (standard) or 10 meals/week (FLEX) $2,115 $4,230 Block Plan (seniors only) $1,235 $2,470 Fees Graduation Application Fee $115 Parking Fee (general parking) $105 per semester Check Course Catalog for any additional fees related to your specific program.
