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Apr 29, 2026
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2026-2027 Working Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology BS
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Psychology is the study of mind and behavior, including conscious and unconscious phenomena, feelings and thoughts. An undergraduate degree in Psychology is applicable to a wide range of occupations. Within the Psychology BS at Andrews University there are three concentrations available: Brain & Cognition, Pre-Professional, and Pre-Occupational Therapy. Students enrolled in the Psychology BS will need to select a concentration prior to graduation. Whichever concentration students choose, they should consult their advisors and classes should be chosen with educational and occupational goals in mind.
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Brain & Cognition Concentration - 27-28
The Psychology, Brain and Cognition concentration provides students with training in experimental psychology, including a mentored undergraduate research experience that can lead to presentation and publication of the original research with a faculty member.
Brain & Cognition Capstone - 2-3
Choose one of the following capstone options: Pre-Professional Concentration - 27
Pre-Professional Concentration Capstone - 1-4
Pre-Professional Concentration Electives - 15-16
- Choose 15-16 additional credits from available PSYC courses as needed to meet the minimum of 27 concentration credits (40 total major credits) in Psychology.
- When selecting classes, students should consider both content and skills. For example, students planning to attend graduate school in the social sciences should select PSYC 433 Research Methods III (3) & PSYC 434 Research Methods IV (3). Students planning to enter the workforce in a leadership role should consider SOCI 431 Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping (3) which will be accepted as a psychology major elective.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration - 47
Occupational Therapists assist individuals in learning or re-learning skills to improve their lives. It requires getting to know individuals personally, understanding their goals, and identifying creative ways to allow them to reach their desired levels of independence and productivity. As such, Psychology forms a strong base upon which to build the skills required to become an Occupational Therapist. The BS Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration (pre-OT) is designed as a pre-professional interim degree for students pursuing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Andrews University through the “3+3” track. This degree with concentration prepares the pre-OT student with the prerequisite knowledge required for the OTD degree. Once accepted into the OTD program, the 3+3 track allows students to enter the professional OTD program before completion of the Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy bachelors degree. The 3+3 students’ senior (fourth) year is the first two semesters of the OTD program. Students successfully completing these requirements qualify for the Bachelor of Psychology degree. Additional Requirements
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Andrews University must complete 27 credits from courses numbered 300 or above. Transfer courses taken at the lower division level will not count towards the upper division requirement. Additional Information
- Psychology students are encouraged to take PHIL224 Introduction to Philosophy to fulfill an Andrews Core Experience requirement or as a general elective.
- Field Experience and a reading knowledge of a foreign language are strongly recommended, particularly for students who plan to take graduate studies in Psychology.
Teaching Sites
This Psychology BS program (General Concentration only) is also offered at Hong Kong Adventist College. Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program a student will be able to: - Think critically about human thought and behavior in individuals, sociocultural and ecological systems
- Select credible sources of evidence from the behavioral sciences, and specifically in the area of psychology science
- Conduct effective research projects from design through data interpretation
- Apply ethical standards to scholarship and practice in Psychology
- Apply principles and skills from Psychology to serve their communities
- Write effectively about theories, data, and practice in Psychology
- Speak effectively about theories, data, and practice in Psychology
- Prepare a professional plan for life after graduation
- Apply principles from Psychology to understand and influence the development of faith across the life span
- Know the key themes in relevant disciplines in Psychology
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