Psychology Department

Equipped with Truth 

Studying Psychology at Taylor is not just an exercise in knowledge. Through mentorship relationships with faculty, overseas trips, research opportunities, hand-on practicums, and excellent teaching, you’ll be challenged to grow spiritually, personally, and professionally.    

Taylor University’s Psychology department provides a deep and purposeful integration of psychology and Christianity. Our Psychology professors take on the science of psychology and the struggles with morality facing the world today while standing on the Truth and preparing you to do the same. 

Prepared for Anything

The varied interests and experiences of our faculty—studying adolescents and digital media, sex trafficking and peace and reconciliation, to name a few—enable us to offer diverse courses. You'll be equipped to apply your passion wherever God is calling you.

Psychology Opportunities

Faculty go the extra mile to create a living, learning community of scholar-practitioners who are able to think critically and biblically. 

75%
have gone on to graduate school to become licensed as counselors or in the allied health fields
6
Specialized minors available
Gain research experience as an undergraduate
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A Psychology Degree That's Rooted in Faith

Choose a Psychology major or minor that places great value in your faith. You'll learn to direct your study and skills towards the calling God placed in your heart.

Outside the Classroom

Get professional growth and hands-on educational opportunities.

  • Practicum Experience

    Gain local hands-on experience working with clients and patients. You will participate in a practicum associated with psychology, whether it’s in a hospital, clinic, camp, or elsewhere.

  • Research Experience

    Work with a professor and small team on an advanced research project. Present your research at conferences and win cash awards for poster presentations. Previous projects have covered children’s concepts of God, critical thinking development, intercultural development, and impacts of sex trafficking.

  • Intercultural Experiences

    In Search of Sacred Places is a study abroad pilgrimage to holy sites (and other locations) throughout Ireland. You’ll explore Celtic monastic life, emphasizing personal and social well-being with a focus on developing our abilities to relate well across cultures and build relationships of mutual respect. Domestic trips travel to inner-city communities to study the needs in education.

  • Cultivating Belonging

    Be part of a vibrant community that extends learning beyond the classroom.

    • Experience intentional Christian mentorship through academic advising, office hours, and conversations over coffee with your professors.
    • Be adopted into a close-knit community of peers, forming lifelong friendships in and out of the classroom.
    • Gather around the table for the department Christmas party, senior brunch, and other department traditions.

What Can I Do with a Psychology Degree?

In a word? Anything! Here’s a glimpse of what some of our majors do after graduation:

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Graduate Education & Career Opportunities

Many of our graduates have gone on to earn advanced degrees in fields as diverse as law, occupational therapy, education, psychological research, counseling and organizational management.  

Our alumni have successfully navigated diverse career paths, contributing their expertise to fields such as marketing, politics, trauma counseling, missions, human resources, sports psychology, educational administration, teaching, higher education, criminal justice, computer science, forensics, and pastoral ministry.  

Our department has a very high career placement rate, and Psychology faculty work alongside the Calling and Career Office to fully prepare you to attain a job or internship after graduation. 

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