
Psychology
School of Humanities & Behavioral Science
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. It crosses many disciplines including biology, sociology, and religion. The psychology program at Anderson University prepares students for working with people. By the time they graduate from the psychology program, they will be prepared for graduate work in psychiatric social work, professional training in clinical or counseling psychology, working with families, personnel work in industry, pre-ministry, careers in the not-for-profit sector, working with handicapped individuals, and careers in teaching and research.
Program Overview
Psychology
Program Options
Major
- Psychology (liberal arts emphasis): This major is for students not planning to attend graduate school in psychology.
- Psychology (pre-professional emphasis) (37 hours): The pre-professional psychology major is a recommended sequence geared toward the student who is majoring in psychology and plans to attend graduate school in psychology.
Complementary Major
- The 26-hour complementary major in psychology combines courses in psychology and varying hours from a primary field.
Minor
- The psychology minor (16 hours) requires general psychology and at least 6 hours from upper-division psychology courses. Students have the opportunity to be a part of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology.
Classes
- Professional Issues for the Psychologist
- Social Psychology
- Personality Theory
- Abnormal Psychology
View the courses required for the psychology major.
View the courses required for the psychology complementary major.
Careers
- Caseworker
- Child Development Specialist
- Teacher or Professor
- Criminal Investigator
Experience
To gain valuable experience, students have an opportunity to work in the psychology department and local mental health facilities, and to pursue relevant summer employment or internships.
Independent study opportunities are available, including the chance to do original research and/or be involved in leading or facilitating assertiveness skills training programs for a variety of personnel, including Girl Scouts, individuals in an abuse shelter, or college leaders.


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