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Psychology

What is it?

Psychology is the study the human mind and behavior. The field of psychology asks questions such as, How do human beings learn? Why do marriages succeed or not? How can we best help someone who is suffering from depression, bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses?

As a Trinity psychology major you will study human psychological development, psychological research methods and theories and human behavior in a Christian context. This will prepare you to respond ethically and sensitively to the complex individual and social issues you will encounter—no matter what field you choose.

What’s special about Psychology at Trinity?

You can develop an area of specialty based on your interests, including clinical psychology, sports and exercise psychology, industrial/organizational, psychology and ministry, forensic psychology, and neuropsychology.

Course Sampling

PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology: This class covers the basics of contemporary psychology, exposing you to areas such as sensation, perception, motivation, learning, emotion, human development, personality, intelligence, abnormal behavior and psychological measurement.

PSYC 310 Physiology of Behavior: Learn how human biology can affect behavior and mental processes, including sensation, perception, motivation, memory, psychological disorders and emotion.

PSYC 420 Psychology and Religion: This class looks at the interaction between psychological aspects of human behavior and religious movements and practices.

Resume-building practicums:

Researcher for the Everett Symphony Orchestra
Children’s play supervisor for the Everett Children’s Museum
Volunteer Match and Resource Coordinator for the Volunteers of America
Intern for Trial and Litigation Consultants
Seattle Union Gospel Mission Drug Recovery Intake volunteer

What can I do with it?

Pursue graduate studies. Go into corporate human resources. Work with at-risk youth or the elderly. Take a sales position. Work in a social services agency.

What degree will I get?

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

Application Process

To become a Psychology major, apply to the program during the spring semester of your sophomore year.

Faculty

The Psychology Department faculty are leaders in teaching, research and application in their field. The team brings a dynamic confluence of different perspectives and expertise. Learn more about our faculty team and department head Dr. Betsi Little.