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Psychology (B.A.) with Clinical Concentration
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from Messiah’s Psychology program can:
- Identify and explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, developing a sophisticated understanding of individual human behavior.
- Input and analyze data using appropriate SPSS methods;
- Design, execute, analyze, and systematically report research results
- Integrate and interpret multiple test data to make appropriate clinical recommendations.
- Reflect on experiences (academic/ volunteer/internship/employment) that shaped their current sense of vocation and articulate how those experiences impact future vocational goals.
- Articulate how faith connects to Psychology and to potential career options in the field of Psychology
Major Requirements
Complete the following for your major:
Three credits from the following:
Three credits from the following:
Three credits from the following:
Clinical Concentration (12)
QuEST Requirements
Experiential Learning requirement | 0 |
QuEST requirements | Credits |
First Year Seminar | 3 |
Oral Communication | 3 |
Created and Called for Community (W) | 3 |
Mathematical Sciences | 3 or 4 |
Laboratory Science (BIOL 258) | met/major |
Science, Technology & the World | 3 |
Social Science (PSYC 101) | met/major |
European History or United States History | 3 |
Literature | 3 |
Philosophy and Religion | 3 |
Arts | 3 |
First Semester of Language | 3 |
Second Semester of Language | 3 |
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural | 3 |
Non-Western Studies | 2 or 3 |
Bible | 3 |
Christian Beliefs | 3 |
Wellness course | 1 |
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism | 3 |
QuEST requirements | 48-50 |
Major requirements (inclusive of concentration) | 47 |
Concentration requirements | 12 |
Free electives | 28-26 |
Total credits | 123 |