Bachelor's in Psychology Degree Programs in Michigan – C-E
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Bachelor's in Psychology Degree Programs in Michigan – C-E	Kristen	2016-04-05T19:22:32+00:00
A bachelor's degree in psychology from one of Michigan's many colleges and universities is an excellent option for students hoping to pursue careers in psychology, sociology, business, law, medicine and many other related fields. The state of Michigan is able to boast a wide variety of options for an undergraduate education in psychology. With small, intimate campuses and large metropolitan areas, students can choose the environment that will work best for their needs. Another benefit is that an increasing number of Michigan's highly respected collegiate institutions are offering degree programs fully or partially online. With options ranging from fully online, to hybrid options, to web-enhanced programs, to completely on campus each student can choose what program will best work within their lifestyle and their schedule.
The Psychology Department
Calvin College, founded in 1876, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) and Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). The mission of the college is to prepare students to "think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ's agents of renewal in the world". The college is located in Grand Rapids Michigan, and is named after 16th century Protestant reformer, John Calvin. In 2016, US News and World Reports Best Colleges ranked Calvin College as the 120th best for National Liberal Arts College. The school is comprised of nine academic buildings on campus with a current student enrollment is 3,894. Calvin's psychology department mission is to "balance science, faith and practice, exploring the complexity of the human mind through a uniquely Christian perspective".
The 10-course psychology major offers study in the many facets of individual and human functioning, including the skills in science, mathematics, research design, critical thinking and problem solving. With a flexible curriculum, students can choose courses to best fit their individual interests and career goals. Many students who major in psychology inevitably enter human service careers or pursue graduate study in psychology and related fields. More than 60 percent of Calvin's psychology majors pursue graduate school or professional training. Future careers may include:
Director of family planning
Marketing researcher
Educational counselor
Psychology professor
Students pursuing the Psychology Major have the opportunity to earn a Neuroscience Concentration (42-45 credits), which includes an interdisciplinary curriculum in psychology and neuroscience. The curriculum for the concentration provides in-depth study of the biological sciences with coursework in psychology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, computer science and philosophy. Graduates of the specialization are prepared for graduate school in neuroscience and professional fields including medicine, dentistry, clinical psychology, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and to enter careers in biotechnology, government labs, pharmaceuticals, education, law, and business.
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS)
The Department of Psychology
The Science Building
3201 Burton Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546-4301
E-Mail: pmoes@calvin.edu
The College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Founded in 1892, Central Michigan University (CMU) is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant Michigan (about 150 miles northwest of Detroit). With a current enrollment of 20,794 undergraduate students, Central Michigan is one of the countries largest universities with more than 50 satellite locations across North America, including Hawaii and Canada. Students have the opportunity to earn bachelor's degrees in more than 200 fields as well as master's degrees in a wide range of programs. In 2016, US News and World Reports Best Colleges ranked Central Michigan University as the 120th best National Liberal Arts College. Central Michigan's mission statement (as stated by the university) is "providing a community committed to the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, discovery, and creativity with a student-centered education that fosters personal and intellectual growth preparing students for productive careers, meaningful lives, and responsible citizenship in a global society". Many student volunteers participate in the Alternative Break program, where they spend their breaks from the academic calendar volunteering in places such as New Orleans and Brazil. The College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences helps students in developing critical thinking, research, analytical, and communication skills that they can take with them into their career of choice.
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology major is designed to provide students with a broader and more flexible background in Psychology. Students are required 30 Psychology credits including the following:
Nine credits including Intro to Psychology, Research Methods and Application of Research Methods
Three credit Introduction to Psychological Statistics
Eighteen credits of electives in Psychology
This degree program offers students the opportunity to participate in internships and applied research opportunities. Future Career options for graduates of the program include Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Community Services Case Manager, Human Resources Manager, Assistant in Rehabilitation and Social Service Agent.
This multidisciplinary psychology major includes the opportunity to pursue coursework from four departments including: biology, chemistry, health sciences, and psychology. Curriculum for the program provides a focused academic background with the opportunity to develop the skills required to enter neuroscience-related jobs in the private and public sectors as well as to pursue a graduate or professional education. The major requires 25 credits of electives from courses in biology, health sciences, and/or psychology. A minimum of 12 credit hours of chemistry is also required. A total of 6 credits of directed research (NSC 496) can be used toward this degree. Goals for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Psychology major include the following competencies:
Allow students to gain an awareness of the psychological processes taking place within themselves and their environment
Developing the technical competence for careers that require knowledge and skills in human development, mental health, behavior analysis, and other psychological areas
Providing an in-depth foundation in the basic knowledge and skills necessary to pursue graduate study in psychology or related fields
Sloan Hall 101
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
Email: psychology@cmich.edu
The College of the Arts and Sciences – The Psychology Department
Founded in 1972, Concordia University is a private liberal arts university located on the banks of the Huron River in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The university is affiliated with the Lutheran Church. There is a current enrollment of more than 700 students pursuing over 50 areas of study, as well as graduate degrees and adult education programs and a variety of study abroad opportunities. The mission of the University is providing a "Lutheran higher education community that is committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the World". In 2016, US News and World Reports Best Colleges ranked Concordia University as the 55th best academic institution in the Western Region of the United States. The mission of Psychology Department is "enhancing understanding of the limits and uses of psychology, nurture intellectual growth and problem solving, and inspire you to serve others within the context of the Christian faith".
Coursework for the psychology major includes a study of theoretical perspectives, human development issues, social influences, and research design in preparation for careers in the helping professions or to pursue graduate study. The psychology major is a popular option for students pursuing career interests including psychology, social work, counseling, and law, health, and human services. The psychology major requires 37 credits for completion and includes supervised practicums within local organizations and agencies for hands-on learning experience. Learning Outcomes for the program include the following skills:
Apply the concepts, principles, and terminology of psychology
Understanding the way humans minds learn, understand, and perceive the world
Collect and analyze data and design research experiments
Understand personality theory
Utilize therapy techniques in treating behavioral problems
Understand how humans develop from conception through death
Future career paths include social work, counseling, healthcare administrator, human services, human resources, law, private practice, psychotherapist, psychiatrist and scientific researcher.
The College of the Arts and Sciences
4090 Geddes Road
The Division of Social Science
Founded in 1941, Cornerstone University (formerly Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary) is an independent, evangelical Christian university located in Grand Rapids Michigan. Cornerstone has undergraduate and graduate programs, two seminaries and a radio division called Cornerstone University Radio (WCSG, Mission Network News). The university offers 60 academic programs in the arts, sciences, humanities, Bible, teacher education, computers and business and journalism as well as opportunities to study-abroad. The mission of the university is "to empower men and women to excel as influencers in the world for Christ by offering a student-focused learning community where Jesus Christ is central". In 2016, US News and World Reports Best Colleges ranked Cornerstone University as 108th best among Midwest Regional Universities. The school has a current undergraduate enrollment of 2,152 located on a 119 acre main campus. The Division of Social Science advances the mission of Cornerstone University equipping students to understand interpersonal relationships and social structures to prepare them to act responsibly within those relationships and structures.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology Degree program helps students develop skills in critical thinking, research methods, and communication preparing them for advanced study and careers in psychology, counseling, family studies, social science, and social work. The 37-credit psychology major provides the skills and knowledge required to apply scientific methods in human behavior and society to better understand them from a Christian perspective. Students are prepared to enter into graduate school in related fields or pursue careers in human services. A psychology major is applicable for students with specific areas of career interest including:
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Association of Christian Schools International – Michigan State Board of Education
1001 East Beltline Northeast
E-Mail: visitcu@cornerstone.edu
Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University is a public coed university located in Ypsilanti, about 40 miles west of Detroit. The university has a current enrollment of 22,430 students in the United States and 1,138 international students from over 65 countries. Eastern Michigan awards undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions across 300 majors, minors and concentrations in the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health and Human Services, Technology and graduate school. In 2016, US News and World Reports Best Colleges ranked Eastern Michigan University as the 85th best among Midwest Regional Universities. The university participates in 21 sports as part of the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference and has more than 270 student clubs and organizations. The mission of the Psychology Department is to promote the science of psychology as an integrated discipline of distinct subspecialties. Each of these specialty areas emphasizes the contributions of theory, research and practice to our capacity for describing, understanding, and predicting behavior and mental processes while respecting the diversity of people in the context of a global society.
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Psychology
The psychology major prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare settings working as aides or assistants, in human resources and in outpatient daycare and group home organizations. Students enrolled in this program are also prepared to pursue a graduate degree in related areas of psychology. With numerous opportunities to participate in research, as a participant and as a research assistants, undergraduate students have presented their work at national and regional conferences. To complete the major students are required completion of 32 credits including:
Fourteen credits of Core Psychology Courses
Twelve credits of Restricted Elective Courses
Six credits of Psychology Elective Courses
The College of Arts and Sciences
Carol Freedman-Doan, Ph.D.
341 Science Complex
E-Mail: cfreedman@emich.edu
With so many options for an undergraduate education in psychology it is easier than ever to earn a degree. With options for online learning, traditional classroom learning as well as hybrid and web enhanced programs; flexibility continues to grow for students throughout the state. Now busy working adult students, individuals with small children, people living with disabilities and even military personnel overseas can find a schedule that works in their lifestyle. Throughout Michigan students can choose a school, a program and a setting that allows them to earn their Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in a way that works to meet their needs.
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