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Psychology

Studying psychology at Grand View emphasizes interaction with skilled instructors and hands-on learning. Internships, research training and a curriculum designed to help students build a strong knowledge base contribute to success in both graduate school and employment.

You'll understand behavior and mental processes, apply strategies for self-management and self-improvement, use critical and creative thinking to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.

Wondering whether you should pursue social work, psychology, or human services?

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Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Major, Minor

Format:

Full Time, In-Person, Online

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Why Grand View?

Research preparation for graduate school
Small classes mean personal attention from faculty
Opportunities to attend and present at national conferences
Courses in our Psychology Research Track encourage you to select a topic of special interest early in the program and to study it in depth throughout several courses
Experienced faculty with extensive research and clinical experience
Available entirely online, which allows you to continue your education while working in the field at the same time

Program Details

The major in Psychology provides an in-depth inquiry into the discipline in preparation for graduate school or a career in the field of Psychology. The major includes basic courses in theory, research methods, and technical writing, along with study in specialized areas of counseling, cognition, learning, and abnormal behavior. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor who has information on graduate school and employment possibilities.

Course Requirements (44 credits plus 6-9 prerequisite credits)

Prerequisites for the major:

ENGL 101 or ENGL 252 or ENGL 220	First Year Composition or Academic Writing or Academic English for Multilingual Students II	3 credits or 3 credits or 4 credits
MATH 095 or MATH 096 or MATH 105	Intermediate Algebra or Introductory & Intermediate Algebra or Contemporary Math Literacy with a grade of C- more above, if needed per placement	3 credits or 5 credits or 4 credits
PSYC 101	General Psychology	3 credits

Requirements for the major:

PSYC 105	Psychology Seminar	1 credit
PSYC 212	Human Development	4 credits
PSYC 320	Abnormal Psychology	3 credits
PSYC 325 or CMGR 537*	Counseling Theories or Counseling Theories	3 credits or 3 credits
PSYC 326	Personality Theory and Assessment	3 credits
PSYC 327 or CMGR 515*	Techniques of Individual and Group Counseling or Applied Microskills	3 credits or 3 credits
PSYC 350	Psychology Research Methods	3 credits
PSYC 411	Cognitive Psychology	3 credits
PSYC 440	Senior Research Project	3 credits
PSYC 442	Biopsychology	3 credits
PSYC 450	Senior Seminar	3 credits
PSYC/SOCS 310	Social Psychology	3 credits
STAT 241 or PSYC 239	Principles of Statistics or Statistics for the Social Sciences	4 credits or 3 credits
PSYC 300/400 Or CMGR 500, 505, 520 or 575*	Choose 6 credits from 300 or 400 level Psychology courses or Choose 6 credits from selected graduate Counseling Education coursework	6 credits

These courses (including graduate courses) will be counted in computing the 2.2 GPA required for this major. Students majoring in Psychology must achieve a grade of C- or above in all the required major courses to graduate.

*Up to 12 credits total of graduate-level CMGR coursework can apply toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, with 6 credits applying to the counseling requirements and 6 credits applying to the elective requirements of the Psychology major. Undergraduate students interested in taking graduate-level courses must meet requirements as listed in the “Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses” policy in the catalog. Only the CMGR courses listed on this checklist have been approved as standard allowances.

Psychology Minor

Wondering how to set yourself apart from the job-searching crowd? A minor in psychology will equip you with the interpersonal skills necessary for success in the workplace and beyond—and such a skill set is highly valued by employers.

The field of psychology is broad and diverse, encompassing areas such as human learning and memory, personality, behavior genetics, biological psychology, counseling, abnormal psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and social behavior. A minor in psychology is designed to give you a strong foundation in psychological statistics and research methodology.

Course Requirements (18 credits)

PSYC 101	General Psychology	3 credits
PSYC 212	Human Development	4 credits
Eleven credits of Psychology electives, nine of which must be upper division (300/400) credit		11 credits

Students who minor in Psychology must achieve a grade of C- or better in all courses in the minor.

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Tuition & Scholarships

At Grand View University, your tuition supports instruction delivered by knowledgeable and experienced faculty who uphold our tradition of exceptional teaching. Additionally, we are dedicated to offering a high-quality education at the most affordable cost.

Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Alumni

Recent graduates often go on to careers in the mental health field working in hospitals, offices, or clinics. Many have chosen to take their interest further by attending graduate schools that include Drake University and University of Iowa as well as international programs such as the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona or the International University of Sarajevo in Bosnia.

Is Psychology Right for You?

Career Options

Behavioral Health Interventionist
Bereavement or Medical Counselor
Psychological Services or Management
Labor Relations Counselor
Psychologist
Gerontologist
Graduate School (mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and psychologist)

3 Fun Facts About Psychology

See if you can "psych" out of these psych fun facts:

Placebos can often offer as much relief as actual treatments.
Most people experience déjà vu about a conversation or a dream.
Posting a calorie chart in fast food restaurants leads people to choose less healthy foods.