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Discover how God has designed us to interact with the world and each other.
Psychology is a major with unlimited applications, and our graduates are representing Christ in a wide variety of fields all over the world. The Psychology major is an ideal foundation for graduate study and career preparation. All courses are taught from a Christian perspective and train our students to apply a Biblical worldview to the study of God’s most magnificent creation: people!
Our passionate faculty will help you engage challenging questions through scientific exploration from a foundation of God’s truth. As a psychology student at Taylor, you’ll get the chance to explore monastic ruins in Ireland, provide support to at-risk individuals, and design & conduct research on topics that interest you. You will grow in your understanding of yourself and others.
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Many of these careers will require specialized or graduate training.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
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.
"My greatest desire would be that students would come here and that they would leave knowing more about the Lord that they serve, about how He created them and about how they can serve Him."
- Dr. Laura Gerig, Chair of the Psychology Department
Psychology Pre-Med Major Track
Study the human mind and its impact on human behavior, while building a foundation in the 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 as you explore the foundations of psychology and build your own curriculum through a variety of electives. The Psychology minor pairs well with History, Political Studies, Education, Business, Christian Ministries, and many more.
Isabelle Erb
Class of 2023
As I strive for a doctoral degree, it is already evident that my experiences at Taylor in the Psychology department have prepared me well for life after Taylor and continuing my education.
Andrew Rieck
Class of 2020
I loved walking into my professors’ offices and talking about class or even my personal life. Even though I’m now a Youth Pastor, I use the knowledge I gained from my courses on a daily basis.
Nicole Hale
Class of 2023
The practicum opportunity I had working with children in an autism center, which was originally what I wanted to do. Without that practicum, I wouldn’t have known I wanted to work with adults.
Contact
Laura Gerig
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
765-998-5143
email
Contact
Cindi Carder
Psychology & Academic Assessment/Testing Program Assistant
765-998-5373
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