The science of human behavior through the lens of scholarship
and service

The department is active and research-oriented; faculty and students alike publish and present papers. The breadth of skills brought by GC psychology professors allows the department to offer a wide range of courses in clinical, developmental, social and experimental psychology. Other course topics include statistics and research methodology, psychometrics, psychology of religion and applied psychology.

Psychology majors find that in addition to testing principles and facts, they also learn ways to integrate faith into a profession and openly discuss controversial issues while studying the foundations of psychology and its practical applications in society. The psychology department offers courses that prepare students for continued study in psychology and working with people in a wide variety of settings. The department also offers a Honors program for students with exemplary skills in the field of psychology. Areas of study include self-management strategies, personality assessment, industrial organization and environmental implications.

After graduation, many GC psychology department alumni find jobs in clinical practice. They are skilled in relating directly with others: performing interviews, administering tests, studying personal and social histories or leading and observing groups. Psychologists also conduct experiments and do research in entry-level positions or at graduate schools.