Palm Beach Atlantic University

Psychology

The undergraduate psychology program at Palm Beach Atlantic University will educate you in the content and methods of various sub-specialty areas of scientific psychology, and will critically evaluate them from a Christian perspective. The Christian focus of the department will enable you to investigate the full range of secular psychology. The department presents the secular and biblical aspects of psychology in an integrative manner. The faculty is also committed to ongoing efforts to be informed of current developments and trends in psychology.  You will be encouraged to examine the relationship between psychology and other disciplines, as well as, encouraged to pursue professional and graduate level education. 

 

 

 

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Your Courses & Classes

• Psychology 

 

Your Experience

As a psychology major at PBA, you'll:

• Experience a Christ-centered education
• Learn from professors who “walk the walk” as committed Christians and who are active professionally
• Enjoy a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• Engage in hands-on learning through experiences such as student teaching and clinicals
• Enhance your knowledge and skills through academic clubs and organizations including the Psychology Club, and Psi Chi -- the national honor society in psychology. 

 

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The Department of Psychology at PBA offers a Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology

Your Faculty

Your faculty members are passionate teachers who are also strong people of faith. They will guide and support you throughout your PBA years. They are accomplished scholars who are sought after to lend their expertise and to speak at state and national conferences. They impact their fields by publishing countless articles and books.
 

Your Opportunities
Earning a bachelor's degree in psychology will fully equip you to pursue professional and graduate level education.  If going into the work force, you'll be prepared for jobs such as a:

• Career Counselor
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Case Manager
• Psychiatric Technician

Your understanding of human behavior, and development of interpersonal skills can also open doors for you in the communication field. Possible career areas include marketing and sales.