COURSE CURRICULUM

Jessup University's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for a variety of career paths or advanced graduate study. The program consists of 53 units of core courses and 15 units of electives, covering a wide range of foundational and advanced psychological topics. Students begin their journey with courses like Psychology and Christian Thought, which introduces the integration of faith and psychology, and Psychology of Relationships, which explores interpersonal dynamics. They gain theoretical knowledge through classes such as Personality Theory, Abnormal Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology, while also developing practical skills in Counseling Skills and Professional Skills.Courses such as Cross-Cultural Psychology and Human Sexuality broaden students' understanding of diverse human experiences, while Biopsychology and Social Psychology ground them in the biological and societal dimensions of behavior. The curriculum emphasizes scientific thinking through Research Statistics and Research Methods, training students in the design, analysis, and interpretation of psychological studies.Students complete a two-part Field Work in Psychology course, providing real-world experience, and conclude with the Applied Integration Capstone, where they synthesize their learning. Elective courses allow students to tailor the program to their interests and career goals. Overall, this psychology program equips students with both theoretical insight and practical skills, all within a framework that values Christian principles and ethical practice.