Relationships are an essential part of life, but they don’t come without challenges. As a psychology major, not only will you learn conceptual theories and research methods, but you will also learn how to relate to others and communicate in an effective manner. These skills will allow you to be a part of God’s restorative work in in a fallen world.
Be a confident communicator. Be invested in the lives of others. Be a change agent. Be TIU.
Requirements total 47 hours. This includes 26 from required Psychology courses and 21 hours of Psychology electives. Up to 7 of the required hours may be used to meet general education requirements. The Organizational Leadership Emphasis (OLE) requires 18 of the 21 elective hours to be taken in the emphasis. You'll take interesting courses like:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 140 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 141 | Psychology Seminar | 1 hour |
| See All Required Courses | ||
TEDS (the seminary at TIU) offers Master’s level programs in Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Ministries, which many of our students choose to pursue after completing their Bachelor’s in Psychology.
If you are looking at another program at TIU, you might want to consider adding this minor to your degree:
Book knowledge can only go so far; at some point you must put it into practice. While at TIU, you will have the chance to practice your skills by pursuing internships in your area of emphasis to further your professional experience. Whether you want to be a counselor, a clinical practitioner, or even a life coach, we will prepare you for the job.
“If you want to study psychology, you should study at a place that has a correct foundational view of who man is.”
“The integration of Christianity and psychology has made me love my major…”
Our hope is that when you graduate, you will be able to effectively engage in communication, lead others towards healing, and participate in God’s continual redemptive work.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology Core (26 hours) | ||
| PSY 140 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 141 | Psychology Seminar | 1 hour |
| PSY 285X | Statistics | 4 hours |
| PSY 346X | Research Methods and Design | 3 hours |
| Developmental Psychology Course (choose one): | ||
| PSY 335 | Human Development: Childhood | 3 hours |
| PSY 337 | The Psychology of Adolescence | 3 hours |
| PSY 339 | Human Development: Adult | 3 hours |
| Theory Courses (choose two): | ||
| PSY 300 | Personality Theories | 3 hours |
| PSY 320 | Learning and Motivation | 3 hours |
| PSY 350X | Social Psychology | 3 hours |
| Application course corresponding to one of the chosen theory courses above (choose one): | ||
| PSY 400 (taken after PSY 300) |
Therapeutic Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 372 (taken after PSY 320) |
Cognitive Behavioral Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 355 (taken after PSY 350) |
Group Dynamics | 3 hours |
| Integrative Course (choose one): | ||
| PSY 430 | Psychology of Religion | 3 hours |
| PSY 440 | Integration of Psychology and Christian Faith | 3 hours |
| Elective Courses (21 hours): | ||
| PSY 170X | Leadership Dynamics | 3 hours |
| PSY 210 | Life Planning | 3 hours |
| PSY 220 | Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 228X | Sport and Wellness Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 230 | Crisis Intervention | hours |
| PSY 240 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| PSY 250 | Contemporary Issues in Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 251 | Topics in Counseling Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 255 | The Psychology of Addiction | 3 hours |
| PSY 260X | Educational Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 300 | Personality Theories* | 3 hours |
| PSY 305 | Organizational Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 310 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 320 | Learning and Motivation* | 3 hours |
| PSY 335 | Human Development: Childhood† | 3 hours |
| PSY 337 | The Psychology of Adolescence† | 3 hours |
| PSY 339 | Human Development: Adult† | 3 hours |
| PSY 345 | Internship I | 2-6 hours |
| PSY 350X | Social Psychology* | 3 hours |
| PSY 355 | Group Dynamics** | 3 hours |
| PSY 356 | Conflict Management | 3 hours |
| PSY 360X | Introduction to Social Work | 3 hours |
| PSY 372 | Cognitive/Behavioral Psychology** | 3 hours |
| PSY 374 | Physiological Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 400 | Therapeutic Psychology** | 3 hours |
| PSY 420X | Advanced Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 430 | Psychology of Religion‡ | 3 hours |
| PSY 435 | Psychological Test and Assessment | 3 hours |
| PSY 440 | Integration of Psychology and the Christian Faith‡ | 3 hours |
| PSY 445X | Internship II | 2-6 hours |
| PSY 450 | Independent Study | 2-6 hours |
| PSY 460 | Thesis | 3-6 hours |
| PSY 470X | Leadership Dynamics Practicum | 1 hour |
| NOTES: *May be used to fulfill the one of the two theory requirements. | ||
| **May be used to fulfill the one application course requirement, provided that the chosen theory course with which it corresponds is also taken. The student is strongly advised to take the corresponding application course after the chosen theory course, but it is not required; however, in the case of PSY 400, PSY 300 is a prerequisite. | ||
| †May be used to fulfill the development requirement. | ||
| ‡May be used to fulfill the integrative requirement. | ||
| Emphases | ||
| Counseling Psychology Emphasis (18 hours) | ||
| Course selections must include 18 hours in Psychology as part of the 47-hour requirement for the Psychology Major. | ||
| The Counseling Psychology Emphasis (CPE) has been created for Psychology Majors who wish to focus their course selections to those that will prepare them for further training in the people helping professions. | ||
| PSY 300 | Personality Theories | 3 hours |
| PSY 310 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 hours |
| Select one: | ||
| PSY 220 | Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 230 | Crisis Intervention | 3 hours |
| PSY 240 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| PSY 251 | Topics in Counseling Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 255 | The Psychology of Addiction | 3 hours |
| Select two: | ||
| PSY 355 | Group Dynamics | 3 hours |
| PSY 356 | Conflict Management | 3 hours |
| PSY 345/ 445/470 |
Internship: (counseling related only) | 3 hours |
| PSY 372 | Cognitive Behavioral Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 374 | Physiological Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 420 | Advanced Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 435 | Psychological Tests and Assessment | 3 hours |
| Select one: | ||
| PSY 360x | Introduction to Social Work | 3 hours |
| PSY 400 | Therapeutic Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology is a prerequisite for all 300-level PSY courses. | ||
| Organizational Leadership Emphasis (18 hours) | ||
| Course selections must include 26 hours from the Psychology required courses, and the following 18 required hours of the emphasis. | ||
| The Organizational Leadership Emphasis (OLE) is a Psychology Major emphasis shared with the Business Major. The OLE (18 hours) is open to Business and Psychology Majors. | ||
| PSY 170X | Leadership Dynamics | 3 hours |
| PSY 220 | Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 378X | Servant Leadership | 3 hours |
| PSY 420X | Advanced Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 470X | Leadership Dynamics Practicum | 3-4 hours |
| Select one: | ||
| BUS 351 | Organizational Development | 3 hours |
| PSY 305 | Organizational Psychology | 3 hours |
| Health Psychology Emphasis (25-29 hours) | ||
| Course selections must include 26 hours from the Psychology required courses, and the following 25-29 required hours of the emphasis. | ||
| The Health Psychology Emphasis (HPE) has been created for Psychology Majors who wish to gain foundational knowledge and skills to utilize psychological principles in the assistance of a variety of persons to enhance their health as well as their compliance with strategies for healthier life choices. | ||
| PSY 140 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 hours |
| HPW 180 | Introduction to Health and Wellness | 3 hours |
| PSY 372 | Cognitive Behavioral Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 374 | Physiological Psychology | 3 hours |
| Select one: | ||
| BIO 140 | Survey of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 hours |
| BIO 340-341 | Anatomy and Physiology I & II | 8 hours |
| Select one: | ||
| HPW 201X | Physiology of Exercise | 3 hours |
| HPW 202X | Nutrition | 3 hours |
| Select two: | ||
| HPW 228X | Sport and Wellness Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 240 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| PSY 255 | The Psychology of Addiction | 3 hours |
| PSY 250 | Special Topics (topics that deal directly with health) | 3 hours |
| Suggested Courses | ||
| PSY 320 | Learning and Motivation | 3 hours |
| PSY 350X | Social Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 345/ 445/470 |
Internship (Health Psychology) | 2-6 hours |