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Psychology is offered in-person and online.
Explore the human mind, heart, and spirit. Prepare to serve others through a Christ-centered major.
Do you ever wonder why people act the way they do? Are you passionate about helping others heal and grow? If so, a psychology degree at Malone University is the perfect fit for you!
More than just a Psychology Degree
At Malone, you’ll delve deeper than most other psychology majors. Our program integrates your Christian faith with the scientific study of human behaviors. You’ll explore the complexities of the mind and emotions through a biblical lens, gaining a unique perspective that prepares you to serve others in meaningful ways, and sets you apart in the job market.
A Psychology Major gives you diverse opportunities
Whether you're drawn to a career in counseling, forensics, sports psychology, marketing, missions, law enforcement, entrepreneurship, animal training, or any other professional field, our psychology program offers a strong foundation. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of core psychological principles while having the flexibility to explore your specific interests.
Why choose a Psychology degree at Malone?
Glad you asked! There are several reasons you’ll appreciate!
- Personalized Attention. Our dedicated faculty, Dr. Eb and Dr. Seifert, provide exceptional guidance and mentorship, helping you discern your calling and excel in your studies.
- Real-World Experience. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning through internships and research opportunities. For example, recent students have taken part in National Science Foundation funded research on chronic health and mental health conditions, research on recovery from chemical dependencies, research on faith and marriage, as well as analyzing the behavioral model of anxiety in small animals. Next-level opportunities like these are instrumental in preparing you for a successful career.
- Accelerated Options. Get started on your counseling career faster with our innovative combined BA/MA program, saving you time and tuition costs.
- Christian Community. Surround yourself with like-minded faculty and peers in a supportive, faith-based environment.
Program Distinctives
- Discover a fuller view of psychology by studying both the natural and spiritual aspects of human and animal life.
- Seamlessly transition to a job by adding the career preparation program in Chemical Dependency Counseling to your plan of study.
- Prepare for entrance into a master’s and doctoral programs in psychology or a related field.
View course curriculum
The curriculum for the major in Psychology is listed in the official Academic Catalog.
Once in the catalog, you can use the buttons (pictured left) located at the upper right of the page to plan your courses, save courses to your own personalized catalog, print them, and more!
Psychology minor
Students who are majoring in another program may choose to take a Psychology minor in addition to their primary course of study. A minor normally consists of a minimum of 15 semester hours, 6 of which must be taken at the 300/400 level. Each academic school or department must approve the student and curriculum to be used in the completion of each minor for the Office of the Registrar to verify at the point of graduation.
Andrew Hill '16
“I had an epiphany, a full-circle moment. I suddenly realized I couldn’t imagine a more fulfilling career than being a missionary doctor.”