Mar 03
Year 1 Sample Courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Western Civilization
- Scientific Inquiry in the Living World
- Human Growth and Development
- Composition and Literature
Psychology
Bachelor’s
Encourage and empower others through a Christian approach to psychology.
90%-95%
Accepted
90%-95% of students who apply to graduate programs in psychology related fields are accepted.
20+
Diverse Electives
From Adolescent Psychology and Grief and Loss Counseling to Disaster Mental Health, explore over 20 specific fields of study.
Multiple
Career Paths
Counselor. Psychologist. Therapist. Lawyer. Social Worker. Special Education Teacher. Wellness Coach.
It Begins with Research
Conduct research, study the results, and present your findings. Design and conduct your own research studies. That’s a large part of your future in psychology, and it begins at NGU.
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology offers the foundation for diverse career paths including mental health technician, human resources specialist, or a research assistant. It opens up the opportunity to attend graduate school and work as a Clinical Psychologist, Research Psychologist, or School Psychologist. You will be equipped with valuable insights into human behavior, making you an asset in fields that require understanding and managing people, such as healthcare, education, business, and more.
Why Choose?
- Get Connected: Meet and learn from renowned public speakers in the field of psychology. Grow through leadership opportunities and network with your fellow psych students. Find all of this, and more, through NGU’s Psychology Club and the Psi Chi International Honor Society.
- Career and Graduate School Preparation: We will prepare you with career preparation courses including seminars, internships, and independent research.
- A Faith-Based Approach: We will emphasize thinking skills in statistics, writing, and research methods, all taught from a Christian worldview.
Program Overview
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Why NGU?
Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. At NGU, you will learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.
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Purpose
To gain insight and opportunities into Psychology related fields and to prepare students for graduate school or a career. Students will complete a research project of their own and give a senior seminar presentation on a topic they plan to pursue in their postgraduate career.
Join the Psi Chi International Honor Society
Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Psychology majors are invited to join if they meet the qualifications of being in the 66th percentile or above in their class and having completed 9 hours of psychology courses.
