The Psychology major at Bethany is designed to introduce you to the science of individual and group human behavior. We provide a core curriculum that covers the essential elements of the broad field of Psychology. As you progress further into the major, you will choose an area of emphasis that allows you to focus on a more specific area of psychology. You are encouraged to participate in the multiple internship and volunteer opportunities we have arranged with agencies off campus. These experiences will also help you to decide exactly what job or graduate training is best for you given your individual strengths.

Bethany's Christian focus helps you to develop an understanding of human behavior in relationship to the Christian faith. The liberal arts aspect of the major fosters an appreciation of the interconnections between Psychology and other fields of study, providing you with the problem-solving skills and critical thinking techniques necessary to be successful in life.

Our Psychology graduates have successfully gained employment in agencies working with individuals with physical, developmental, and/or psychological disabilities, as well as within the criminal justice system and business settings. Close to half of our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate training.

Opportunities in Pyschology

Beyond Bethany, students who pursue in psychology find careers in a variety of areas:

Major objectives

Bethany Lutheran College student majoring in Psychology will meet the following objectives as they fulfill requirements for the BA degree. These objectives correspond to the objectives set forth by the American Psychological Association (2007).

Learn more about the unique mission of our psychology program by downloading our Learning Objectives and Outcomes PDF.