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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counseling

Program Coordinator: Dr. Brooke Osborn

Major Overview

The Psychology and Counseling major is one of the newer majors in Leavell College. Leavell College faculty developed the major based on feedback from students who desired a concentration in counseling. The major consists of courses in both counseling and psychology, providing the student with a balanced approach to a counseling ministry. Students who earn this major position themselves well for a smooth transition into the graduate counseling programs offered by NOBTS. 

Program Requirements

General Education Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Introduction to College and Vocation

3

English Composition

3

Research and Writing

3

Natural Science or Mathematics:

Contemporary Math

OR Intro to Statistics

OR College Algebra

3

Social or Behavioral Science:

Introduction to Psychology

3

Humanities or Fine Arts:

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Theological and Ethical Classics

3

Philosophical and Scientific Classics

3

Political and Social Classics

3

Religious and Cultural Classics

3

Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Interpreting the Bible

3

Old Testament Survey

3

New Testament Survey

3

Christian Doctrine

3

Survey of Church History 1 OR 2

3

Introduction to Discipleship

3

Introduction to Evangelism

3

Introduction to Mission

3

Introduction to Counseling

3

Introduction to Worship

3

Psychology and Counseling Major (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Marriage and Family Issues

3

Social Problems

3

Crisis Counseling

3

Abnormal Psychology

3

Theological Implications of Mental Illness

3

Complex Developmental Trauma

3

Senior Seminar

3

Choose 3 of the following:

Health Psychology

Organizational Psychology

Psychology of Religion

Doctrine of Humanity, Sin, and Suffering

Worldviews

Human Development

Global Issues and Trends

Special Topics in Psychology & Counseling

9

Choose Minor (15 hours)

Free Electives (15 hours)

Total (120 hours)

* Program Note: Transfer students choosing this degree will be required to take or transfer in Introduction to Psychology.