Psychology

 Our Psychology Department places heavy emphasis on participation and leadership so that students gain the skills necessary to be leaders in their fields and communities. There are hundreds of career and professional choices for a psychology major.


At Bethany, students get hands-on research experience and learn principles of ethical practice, along with critical thinking and writing skills.

Psychology

 Our Psychology Department places heavy emphasis on participation and leadership so that students gain the skills necessary to be leaders in their fields and communities. There are hundreds of career and professional choices for a psychology major.


At Bethany, students get hands-on research experience and learn principles of ethical practice, along with critical thinking and writing skills.

Psychology

 Our Psychology Department places heavy emphasis on participation and leadership so that students gain the skills necessary to be leaders in their fields and communities. There are hundreds of career and professional choices for a psychology major.


At Bethany, students get hands-on research experience and learn principles of ethical practice, along with critical thinking and writing skills.

Majors & Minors

The mission of the Bethany Psychology Program is to facilitate student development of the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with the science and application of psychology, and to prepare students for either graduate study or a variety of occupational pursuits.

Majors

  • Psychology

    Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Bethany Psychology Program is to facilitate student development of the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with the science and application of psychology, and to prepare students for either graduate study or a variety of occupational pursuits.


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1.     Students will use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry techniques, and, when possible, the scientific method to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. Students will demonstrate the ability to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity,and act ethically in accordance with the principles of the discipline of psychology.
    2. Students will demonstrate familiarity with a sample of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
    3. Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
    4. Students will emerge from the major with realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.

Minors

  • Psychology

    Mission Statement:


    The mission of the Bethany Psychology Program is to facilitate student development of the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with the science and application of psychology, and to prepare students for either graduate study or a variety of occupational pursuits.


    Student Learning Outcomes:


    1.     Students will demonstrate familiarity with a sample of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
    2. Students will understand the application of some aspects of psychological concepts and principles to a diverse range of disciplines.

For information about specific courses related to these majors, check the College Catalog.

Course Offerings

Courses listed here are a sampling of those offered, and may be added to or deleted at any time, and specific offerings may vary by semester. Please consult the current College Catalog for upcoming course schedules.

Abnormal Psychology

Behavior Modification

Biological Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Counseling

Developmental Psychology

General Psychology

History and Systems

Human Sexuality

Learning

Seminar: Topics in Psychology

Social Psychology

Social Research Methods

Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Techniques of Psychological Evaluation

The Psychology Major

Theories of Personality

Psychology Faculty

Andrea Ring, M.S.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Chair of the Psychology Department

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Christi Wicks, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

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