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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN

Psychology

NEXT START Oct. 2023
CREDITS 124 Hours
FORMAT 100% Online

WHY CHOOSE TRINITY’S ONLINE PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE?

By choosing the Psychology major at Trinity, you can prepare to meet those challenges. Our students not only learn conceptual theories and research methods, but also learn how to better understand themselves, relate to others, and work with others in an effective manner.

100% Online Course

Faculty With Real World Experience

8 Convinient Start Dates

COURSES & EMPHASIS

The following online courses are chosen and sequenced to complete the Psychology major, as well as assist students in completing an emphasis in Counseling Psychology.

Required Courses
  • PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 141 Psychology Seminar
  • PSY 285X Statistics
  • PSY 346X Research Methods and Design
  • PSY 337 The Psychology of Adolescence
  • PSY 300 Personality Theories
  • PSY 320 Theories of Learning
  • PSY 400 Therapeutic Psychology
  • PSY 440 Integration of Psychology and the Christian Faith
  • Elective Courses (21 hours)
Counseling Psychology Emphasis (18 Hours) Course selections must include 18 hours in the Counseling Psychology Emphasis as part of the 48 hour requirement for the psychology major. The Counseling Psychology Emphasis (CPE) has been created for psychology majors who wish to focus their course selections on those that will prepare them for further training in the people-helping professions.
  • PSY 300 Personality Theories
  • PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY 220 Interpersonal Skills Training
  • PSY 230 Crisis Intervention
  • PSY 300 Personality Theories
  • PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology
  • Select two of the following:
    • PSY 220 Interpersonal Skills Training
    • PSY 230 Crisis Intervention
    • PSY 240 Human Sexuality
    • PSY 251 Topics in Counseling Psychology
    • PSY 255 Psychology of Addiction
    • PSY 374 Physiological Psychology
    • PSY 420X Advanced Interpersonal Skills Training
General education requirements may be met by taking TIU courses, through transfer credit, or through prior learning assessment including credit by examination. No course can satisfy two general education requirements, and only nine (9) credits can simultaneously count for both general education and any major.
Thinking and Living Biblically in the World: 12 Hours
  • BI 105 – Understanding the Old Testament
  • BI 115 – Understanding the New Testament
  • BI 211 – Ethics and the Bible
  • IDS 180 – One Mission, Many Stories
Understanding the World Critically and Creatively: 6 Hours
  • ENG – 105 English Composition
  • ENG 106 – Critical Thinking and Composition
Presentation Intensive Course: 2-3 Hours*
Exploring Other Fields: Minimum 24 Hours*
Total General Education Credits: 44-45 Hours *See course catalog for full list of possible courses to choose from
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Financial Aid

Did you know that nearly 95% of our students receive some form of financial aid? At Trinity we offer scholarships, grants, rebates, and other aid options to help pay for the cost of schooling. Learn more about what is available below or by contacting the Financial Aid Office at [email protected].

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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE?

At Trinity, we prepare students for graduate school, the workplace, the community, their church, and their family life. We encourage them to explore and assess their values, expand their interests, and discover their God-given gifts and abilities. We desire that they strive to become more authentic people and hone their critical thinking skills and problem-solving capabilities to function as thoughtful learners well beyond the task of earning a degree.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must have:

  • A high school diploma or successful completion of the GED.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (using a 4.0 scale) for all prior college work or high school work if no prior college credits.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in algebra and computer skills is also required.
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose first language was not English)

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FEATURED FACULTY

DR. TIMOTHY M. ROBINSON

Dr. Robinson is a licensed clinical psychologist with a keen interest in the integration of psychology and Christianity. He is skilled at helping people manage stress, make life changes, communicate effectively, enrich their relationships and enhance their lives.

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