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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.
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.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology
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.
To become a Psychology major, apply to the program during the spring semester of your sophomore year.
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.
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.
Biblical Studies • Business • Children, Youth & Family Studies • Communications • Early Childhood Education • Intercultural Studies • Music & Worship • Psychology • Theology & Philosophy • Visual Communications
“After graduating with my Psychology degree, my goal is to do graduate study in Social Work. My hope is to attain the title of Clinical Social Worker someday. Right now, I am interested in providing counseling to low-income families.”
— Sam Smith, Lakewood, WA
Nathan Iverson has been accepted to the Ph.D. program at SPU for Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is our first doctoral candidate ever!
Christina Garber has been accepted to the School Psychology program at Central Washington.
Kyle Williams has been accepted to present original research at the Western Psychological Association Conference in San Fran in April. He is examining the effect of priming on implicit racial attitudes. This is the first time a student has presented original research at a major conference.
Rachael Simmons is completing her Senior Thesis on the deconstruction of Serial Killer Profiling techniques. She is examining the impact of Ted Bundy and how he, with a few researchers, have shaped how profiles are created. She posits that this base knowledge is insufficient for the broad-range of profiling and is looking for ways to improve current practices in the criminology field.