Department of Psychological Sciences
Explore the complexities of the human mind while gaining hands-on research experience to prepare for your career.
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Meaningful preparation
Program highlights
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Learning opportunities
You’ll find numerous opportunities to travel the world, get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience.
Flexible coursework
Take advantage of flexible curriculum to double major or minor and position yourself for a rewarding career in a variety of fields.
Professional development
Earn a certificate in addiction studies or alcohol and drug counseling to expand your knowledge of psychology and neuroscience.
Faith integration
You’ll study the core concepts of psychology from a Christian perspective, integrating faith into your coursework.
Real-world impact
Career outcomes
A degree in psychological sciences prepares you for diverse career paths and further education.
Skills
You’ll develop skills such as:
- Understanding of psychological theory and history
- Cognition and behavior
- Research technique
- Statistics
- Laboratory and academic research
- Developmental psychology
- Behavioral analysis
- Understanding neuroscience perspectives
- Experimental design
Careers
You’ll be prepared to work in fields like:
- Licensed counseling
- University teaching
- Clinical and research neuroscience
- School counseling
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Medicine
- School administration
- Behavior therapy
Graduate school
You can go on to study:
- Counseling psychology
- Marriage and family therapy
- School psychology
- Psychometrics
- Clinical psychology
- Neuroscience
- Physical or occupational therapy
- Speech pathology
- Special education
- Medicine
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Alumni spotlight
Josh Hahn
Degree: Neuroscience
At Bethel, Josh explored his passion for neuroscience and found a faith-based, tight-knit community. As he conducted research projects with his professors, he uncovered his interest in delving more into medicine and the effects different medicines have on the body, especially the brain.
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Faculty mentors
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You’ll experience close mentorship alongside supportive and knowledgeable professors who always have an open-door policy.
Student Support
Your support team
At Bethel, you’ll experience a community where you belong. And that means you’ll be able to access numerous tools for your academic success—tutoring, mentors, study help, and more.
Career coaching and preparation
A dedicated team is here to empower you to lead a purposeful life. Career coaches will help you build a resume, pursue internships and jobs, and provide support at every step of the way.
Academic advising
No matter your goals, you’ll find support from your advisor. They’ll help you plan your courses and will provide support as you complete your degree and start a successful career.
Tutoring and academic support
The Academic Enrichment and Support Center (AESC) will be your first stop for academic support. You’ll find help in building study skills, academic counseling, and more.
Faith formation
As you develop your faith, you’ll have support from our Campus Ministries team. From Chapel to Bible studies, you’ll have numerous opportunities to explore and grow in your faith.
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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