Are you curious about the human mind? Turn your curiosity into a career. Learn why we behave the way we do, how we learn, how we manage conflict, how we understand our own personality and that of others, and how our emotions function. We will help you lay the foundation for a career in people-oriented professions like counseling and other social services, teaching, and basic and applied research fields, and prepare you for graduate study in any of these fields.
In this program, students often:
Attend various lectures and symposiums featuring prominent figures in many sub-fields of psychology
Travel to the National Museum of Psychology
Attend theatrical productions dealing with psychology and spiritual themes.
Where Can This Degree Take You?
A Psychology B.S. prepares you to better understand human behavior while developing the research, communication, and analytical skills needed to support others and solve complex challenges. Through the study of cognition, development, relationships, and mental processes, you'll gain insight into what shapes human experiences and interactions. Whether pursuing careers in mental health, human services, business, education, research, or graduate study, this degree provides a strong foundation for a future focused on helping people thrive.
Behavioral Health Technician
Case Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Research Assistant
How does faith fit in?
At Greenville University, faith and learning go hand in hand. Your degree prepares you to integrate your Christian faith with the knowledge and skills of your profession, equipping you to pursue your calling with biblical wisdom, lead with Christ-centered integrity, and serve God and others through your work.
GU in a View
Make a difference
GU's psychology program prepares you to better understand yourself and others and prepares you for graduate school or the workforce with theories and practical experience to make a difference and help others.
Why GU
Christ-centered learning
Let Christ’s call to serve become the foundation for your work with others. Connect your Christian values with social work values.
