BA in Psychology

Also available as a 100% online program, our psychology major features a harmonious blend of courses spanning the vast landscape of psychology. To complete your degree, engage in a capstone experience, which could be a research endeavor or a field-based internship. Our curriculum also enriches your educational journey with essential courses in philosophy, communication, and critical thinking.

Within this framework, you learn to master the art of evaluating psychological theories, applying research methods, and articulating key psychological principles. Additionally, you can choose from elective courses that allow you to explore more specific and unique topics in psychology.

Degree Plan

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Psychology Courses

Navigate the key courses that lay the foundation for your enriching journey in psychology at Houston Christian University:

• Human Growth and Development
• Introductory Statistics
• Psychology of Personality
• Human Psychology
• Theories of Counseling

Psychology Minor

Take foundational psychology courses and experience the elective offerings within the psychology minor to complement your chosen major with a robust understanding of psychological theories and research.

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As a graduate of the bachelor’s in psychology degree program, you think scientifically, speak and write effectively, respect and appreciate others, and enter the workforce or pursue graduate education ranging from law or government to business, education, media and entertainment, and social services.

Whether you feel called to delve deeper into the world of psychology or to branch out into related fields, our BA program equips and divinely inspires you to pursue graduate studies with confidence and grace.

Career and Salary Outcomes

Whether called to counsel, influence the business sphere, or delve into further academic pursuits, you can prepare to make meaningful impacts in diverse sectors or pursue additional training in psychology and related fields.

Specific roles include human resources specialist, school counselor, clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, health services manager, and more. Our graduates often explore employment or further study in the following areas:

• Clinical and counseling psychology
• Human resources
• Market research
• Child and youth services
• Health services
• Educational and school psychology
• Criminal justice
• Social work and community outreach

Psychology majors have varying salary outcomes and can go on to pursue a variety of well-paying professions. Pursuing marketing or market research can yield an annual salary of $68,230, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level legal, business, government, or social service roles may return similar pay.

Further professional development, certification, or graduate/medical school can lead to higher salaries. Licensed psychologists earn an average of $85,330 per year, while lawyers make an average of $135,740.

Personalized Career Support

HCU offers flexible curriculums and dedicated student services to support your college journey, from connecting you with employers and alumni to preparing for job interviews. Our tailored career counseling and support help you recognize and nourish your calling so you can achieve your full potential and transform your life.

Explore the career services that equip you for your career path with HCU Student Success.

Built-in Internships and Professional Experiences

As a psychology major at Houston Christian University, you have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through our capstone senior course. This allows you to complete your degree with either a research project or a field internship, providing you with practical skills and real-world exposure.

Our deep roots in the local mental health and psychology community lead to options for internship placement with nearby organizations, service agencies, and educational settings, experiences tailored to your true path forward.

Explore the HCU Community Internship initiative to learn about options.

Accelerated BA to MAP (Master of Arts in Psychology)

Houston Christian University offers an accelerated five-year Bachelor of Arts to Master of Arts in Psychology (BA to MAP) program for students eager to start their master’s degree in psychology sooner. This means you can begin your graduate studies in HCU’s MAP while still an undergraduate—a full year earlier than is typical.

From getting closer to a doctoral degree to fueling advancement in vocations related to psychology, education, and human behavior, the accelerated BA to MAP program fast-tracks your career in the field of psychology.