Psychology
Explore the complexities of the human mind.
As a member of Bethel’s psychology department, you'll study the hows and whys of mental processes and behaviors—and you won't just do it through textbooks. You'll collaborate with award-winning professors on cutting-edge research while learning to integrate your faith with current psychological science.
Majors, Minors, and Programs
| Neuroscience | Major | ||
| Psychology | Major | Minor |
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Unravel the mysteries of the mind.
As a psychology or neuroscience major, you'll explore motivation and behavior while gaining hands-on experience through research. You'll develop a strong understanding of the history and theory of psychology, principles of cognition and behavior, and research and data interpretation techniques. And you'll apply your learning through a practical internship in places like counseling offices, hospitals, corporations, churches, and other settings tailored to your interests, passions, and career goals.
97%
recent psychology graduates are employed
12
full-time faculty in the department
Program Highlights
Hands-on research
Collaborate with professors to make scholarly contributions in areas like PTSD, face recognition, adoption, perception, and more.
Flexible curriculum
Take advantage of our flexible curriculum to double major or minor and position yourself for a rewarding career in a variety of fields.Relevant certificates
Earn a certificate in addiction studies or alcohol and drug counseling to expand your knowledge of psychology and neuroscience.International travel
Study the European pioneers of psychology while immersing yourself in the culture of the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, and France.
Bethel's psychology program is designed to meet graduate study admission requirements. Writing lab reports and psychological evaluations and presenting at conferences helped set my skills far above my peers, even in my rigorous Master of Science program.
Holly Quimby '13Grad school: Student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Formative opportunities in research, clinical experience, career clarity, and preparedness to contribute to integration of psychology and Christianity movement, have all impacted my continuing education. Faculty taught me how to be a Christian scholar and fully engaged in my community.
Ryan Horvis '09Current job: Clinical Therapist at Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd. and Outpatient Therapist at Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
What can I do with a psychology or neuroscience major?
Psychology and neuroscience majors at Bethel prepare for careers in the helping professions or for graduate study. They become counselors, researchers, school psychologists, behavior therapists, and more.
Careers
Psychology graduates are:
- Counselors
- Psychology professors
- Clinical neuropsychologists
- Organizational psychologists
- School psychologists
- Statisticians
- Physical therapists
- Physicians and dentists
- School administrators
- Speech Pathologists
- Behavior Therapists
Graduate Schools
Our alumni attend:
- Bethel’s Graduate School or Seminary
- University of Michigan
- Kansas University
- University of Minnesota
- Boston College
- Marquette University
- University of Iowa
- University of Washington
- Southern Illinois University
- University of St. Thomas
- University of St. Mary’s
Graduate Fields
Our alumni study:
- Counseling psychology
- Marriage and family therapy
- School psychology
- Psychometrics
- Clinical psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Developmental psychology
- Social psychology
- Physical or occupational therapy
- Speech pathology
- Special education
- Medical school
- Physician assistant