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 |
College Readiness: Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
Written Communication: English Composition AND Research and Writing | 6 |
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 AND Theological and Ethical Classics AND Philosophical and Scientific Classics AND Political and Social Classics AND Religious and Cultural Classics | 15 |
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.