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B.S. in Psychology


Explore the biology behind psychology.

Grove City College offers a  Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on the natural sciences to prepare you for a career in research, medicine, or a variety of other fields. As a psychology major, you will scientifically explore human behavior and mental processes from a Christian perspective while being exposed to the foundational disciplines in psychology — such as cognition, social and neural bases of behavior, and mental processes. You will also benefit from advanced research experience and hands-on experimental coursework. Your B.S. in Psychology will equip you to succeed in graduate school or medical school and go on to thrive professionally as an academic psychologist, occupational therapist, or physician assistant, among other positions our graduates have obtained.

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Program Distinctives
  • Education grounded in scientific rigor and the conservative Christian worldview.
  • Accessible faculty mentors – Highly accomplished Christian faculty with various passions and areas of expertise.
  • Internship opportunities – Develop your skills in a professional context with organizations such as George Junior Republic, Family & Children Faith Coalition, United States Probation Office, Genesis Counseling Center, TWOgether Pittsburgh, and Newton Consulting.
  • Research opportunities – Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) and other valuable experience conducting research and collaborating with faculty will equip you for graduate school and help you stand out to future employers.
  • Student-led organizations – Grow in servant leadership through groups like the Sociology, Social Work, and Psychology Association.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
  • Career paths: academic psychologist, physician assistant, researcher, occupational therapist, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, sports psychologist, school psychologist, forensic psychologist, organizational psychologist, and more.
  • Outstanding outcomes – Like 96% of Grove City College graduates, you will be prepared to pursue graduate-level education at some of the best graduate, professional, and medical schools nationwide and compete for full-time positions in research, medicine, and related fields within six months of graduation.
    • Among our psychology majors who choose not to attend graduate school, many begin careers with private and governmental agencies to serve children and youth or work with people struggling with addiction and substance abuse, while others find entry-level management positions in business.
    • Among our graduates with advanced degrees in psychology, many conduct research at major universities, teach future psychology majors at colleges around the country, provide mental health services in hospitals and clinics, direct human resources departments in industry, and serve the social services needs of citizens in both urban and rural areas. Other graduates pursue master’s and doctorate-level education in medicine, health care, psychiatry, and more.
  • Exceptional preparation – Wherever you are called, you will have an excellent foundation, a solid skill set developed through advanced research and experimentation, and the potential to make a lasting impact through medicine, research, or another meaningful career.
Program Specifics
  • 57 major credit hours of challenging undergraduate coursework that will give you a broad and thorough foundation in psychology. For detailed course descriptions and a comprehensive list of required credits to earn this bachelor of science degree, refer to the College Catalog.
    • Psychology core requirements include courses in Foundations of Psychological Science, Worldview and Psychological Science, Statistical Methods, Research Methods, Social Psychology, History and Systems of Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology (with laboratory), Advanced Statistics, and Advanced Research Methods.
    • Major-related requirements include General Biology I and II and Genetics.
  • Flexibility to double major, minor, or take electives across departments in complementary disciplines like biology and mathematics.
  • This bachelor of science option emphasizes science coursework, preparing you for graduate-level studies leading to careers in research, medicine, and other health care-related careers.
Student & Alumni Stories

Hannah Benoit '24
B.S. in Psychology

“I loved my courses, professors, and peers in the psychology department! I went on to work as an ESL teacher and volunteer at a foster home near Beijing, China, after graduation, and got my master's in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va.” — Emily Kuezek ’11, B.S. in Psychology

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