Department of Psychology
Study psychology in a Christian environment.
Houston Christian University’s department of psychology has a long history of excellence, and a reputation for producing outstanding alumni. We’d love to welcome you into the ranks of those alumni. Please read the summaries of our graduate and undergraduate programs below, and view our course listings.
Degrees in Psychology
Bachelor's Degrees
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Psychology (BA, Minor)
The Psychology major teaches interpersonal and analytical skills that are invaluable for psychology careers. Students are trained in individual, social and cultural psychology. Coursework prepares students for further, specialized graduate study. Students can focus on Christian Counseling or Marriage and Family tracks. -
Psychology - Christian Counseling (BA)
The Psychology Christian Counseling track integrates faith with the practice of counseling, offering higher wisdom in understanding life, people, and the world around them because of its biblical focus. It also provides a strong foundation in the scientific and applied traditions of psychology, as well as contemporary issues in Christian counseling. -
Psychology - Marriage and Family Studies (BA)
The Psychology Marriage and Family studies track covers family dynamics, systems theory, and counseling strategies used by marriage psychology and family psychology researchers and therapists. It integrates faith with the practice of counseling to provides a launching pad for further graduate study in marriage and family therapy. -
Psychology Accelerated Masters (BA to MAP)
The Accelerated MAP offers the same critical examination of the field of psychology as the standard undergraduate track, with methodology and experience for many different career fields, but also provides the opportunity to begin working toward a Masters of Arts in Psychology in a five-year period. -
Social Work (BSW)
Gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to become a professional, licensed social worker and start a career serving the most vulnerable communities and their families. Take courses in social work, human behavior, social welfare history and policy, and gain real-world experience through internships.
Master's Degrees
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Psychology (MA)
The Master of Arts in Psychology graduate program produces professionals who can adroitly navigate and address areas of individual and group psychology. Career paths include college instructors, law and judicial professionals and more. The coursework also prepares students who plan to complete doctoral-level training. -
Psychology: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (MA)
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology graduate program is focused upon the specific knowledge and skillset needed for work in school settings, and for agencies and programs that address the emotional and behavioral needs of children. Coursework encompasses education and psychology. (Leads to LSSP licensure.)