Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Child Life Specialist

The undergraduate Psychology discipline at DBU provides a Christ-centered quality higher education in the field of psychology, which encourages undergraduate students to integrate psychology with the teachings of Christianity. Majoring in psychology provides students with an overview of the psychology field and an in-depth study of selected areas and subjects in this multi-faceted discipline. The curriculum features courses in the history and systems of psychology as well as research-oriented subjects. While the integration of psychology and Christianity is a vital concern in each class, a whole course is devoted to addressing psychology and Christianity. Graduates with a major in psychology prepared for entry-level positions in business, education, industry, the mental health field, and other related areas where a psychology background is either required or enhances the individual's employment qualifications. Additionally, DBU graduates are prepared for graduate work in psychology or counseling, leading to professional careers in those fields.