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Psychology
Major/Minor
Exploring Psychology
Integrate the study of the human mind with your faith and discover how God has designed us to interact with the world and each other. By majoring in Psychology, you will learn how the mind works and how it impacts human behavior.
Our passionate faculty will help you unpack difficult questions and seemingly unpredictable behaviors in society. Through studying psychology, you will gain a heightened awareness of your own thought process and a greater understanding of other people’s motivations, personalities, influences, abilities, and cultures.
The Brain, the Mind, and the Person Within
Foundational psychology courses develop research methods and a basic understanding of psychology and its applications. You will then choose from multiple in-depth courses to explore the areas of developmental, personal, biological, cognitive, and sociocultural psychology.
The Psychology major is ideal foundation for graduate study, as well as entry into bachelors-level careers. All Psychology majors must complete a practicum or advanced research project with the assistance of peers and faculty.
Get on track for these careers
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Psychiatric Technician
- Human Resource Personnel
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- School Psychologist
- Case Manager
Psychology Pre-Med Major Track
Study the human mind and its impact on human behavior, while building a foundation in the hard sciences with courses in biology, chemistry, math, and physics. By adding the Pre-Med curriculum to a Psychology degree, our students are well-prepared for the MCAT and entrance into medical, dental, and allied health schools.
Minor in Psychology
Fuel your understanding of human mental development and the life of the mind with a Psychology minor. Explore the foundations of psychology and build your own curriculum through a variety of electives that interest you and will build upon your major. This minor pairs especially well with Multimedia Journalism, Management, and History majors.
Anna Shaum
Class of 2015
"Get as much hands-on experience as possible, whether that be joining a research program or interning during a semester, and ideally, outside of Taylor or a Christian organization. Your degree will be a lot richer for it. As you get practical skills from Taylor like how to research and network, getting real-life experiences will help you apply what you learn in the classroom."
Psychology Curriculum & Degree Options
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Systems
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Pre-Med
- Psychology Minor
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
Liberal Arts Foundational Core
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
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