The Psychology degree

Psychology seeks to give students a thorough grounding at TWU-B in the understanding of human experience and behavior derived from systematic observation and research. This research is interpreted within the framework of the meaning and nature of persons and society revealed to us in the Bible. Graduates in Psychology can have an impact on their world through enabling people to understand themselves and others and by helping them experience the transforming love and power of God.

The program provides a good foundation for those considering people-helping or service-oriented work such as counseling, therapy, public service, Christian ministry, or social work. Students who want to pursue graduate studies in Psychology will have the option of taking an additional course in statistics to meet the requirements of most graduate programs. Compared to traditional psychology programs, this program is unique in that all students complete over 300 hours of field experience in the human services field as a certificate embedded within the degree.

This gives students an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real life. It is a valuable learning tool to explore possible careers, gain experience, and establish contacts within the field.

Careers

The training and education received opens doors to work with individuals and communities experiencing emotional, cognitive or social problems. Examples of careers in this field are as follows*:

• Mental Health - case manager, counselor aide
• Government - child protection services, corrections officer
• Non Profit - director of volunteers, home care
• Medical - associate social worker, medical records clerk
• Education - para educator, admissions counselor
• Business - human resources, employee counselor
• Ministries - ministry director, chaplain

*some organizations may require an advanced degree