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B.S. in Psychology


Explore the biology behind psychology.

Grove City College offers a B.S. in Psychology with a focus on the natural sciences to prepare you for a career in research, medicine, or a related field. As a psychology major in our four-year program, 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. Coming out of Grove City with a psychology degree, you will be prepared 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.

Program Highlight
  • 54 major credit hours of challenging undergraduate coursework that will give you a broad and thorough foundation in psychology. For students majoring in psychology, this bachelor of science option emphasizes science coursework (excellent for graduate-level studies leading to careers in research, medicine, and other healthcare-related careers), while the bachelor of arts option is typically chosen by students preparing for careers in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, school psychology, and industrial/organizational 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, 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.
  • Personal access to highly accomplished faculty mentors with various passions and areas of expertise.
  • Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) and internship opportunities to develop your skills in a professional context with organizations such as Family & Children Faith Coalition, United States Probation Office, Genesis Counseling Center, TWOgether Pittsburgh, and Newton Consulting.
  • Opportunities to attend regional conferences like the Eastern Psychological Association meeting.
  • Student-led organizations in which you can participate and grow in servant leadership, including the Sociology, Social Work, and Psychology Association.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes woven into your academic schedule that will cultivate greater empathy, critical thinking, writing and other communication skills, and a well-rounded understanding of the world and your place in it.
Career Outcomes
  • If you are 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.
    • Among our psychology majors who do not enter graduate school, many enter positions with private and governmental agencies to serve children and youth or work with drug and alcohol addicts, while others find entry-level management positions in business. Common positions include nonprofit executive director, relationship educator, editor, event planner, and director of youth leadership development.
    • Among our graduates with advanced degrees in psychology, many are conducting research at major universities, teaching future psychology majors at colleges around the country, providing mental health services in hospitals and clinics, directing human relations departments in industry, and serving the social services needs of citizens in both urban and rural areas. Other graduates pursue master’s and doctorate-level education in medicine, healthcare, psychiatry, and more.
  • Wherever your studies take you, you will have an excellent foundation, solid skillset cultivated through advanced research and experimentation, and deep sense of calling to help advance the field of psychology and make an impact through medicine, research, or another high-impact career.
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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