Interested in careers such as a case management, crisis work and counseling? If so, a bachelor's degree in psychology from Messiah University, a nationally ranked Christian university in Pennsylvania, may be the right fit for you.
Our entire team of committed Christian faculty hold advanced academic degrees and are scholars in the field of psychology. Their expertise combined with small class sizes allow you to learn in an intimate and friendly environment while being mentored and guided throughout your college experience.
Our psychology faculty also encourage you to stretch yourself by experiencing your education through hands-on learning opportunities. As a psychology major, you'll have the ability to participate in a senior research project or join the Pennsylvania chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology. Students may also participate in faculty research alongside professors if desired.
In either degree program, you will focus on areas of study like clinical psychology (assessment and treatment of mental illness), child development, behavioral science, animal behavior, cognition, addiction, substance abuse, community and social psychology. In addition, our program is unique in offering counseling skills classes for undergraduate students.
