Psychology Major
Understand Minds, Transform Lives
At A Glance
Program Type
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Graduate Program
Affiliated with George Fox University’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program
Recognition
U.S. News and World Report “Best Undergraduate” psychology program
If there was ever a time the world needed resilient and compassionate psychologists and professionals, it’s today.
You can make a difference in the world. In the face of suffering and brokenness, you can walk side-by-side with others toward health and healing. Our psychology program equips you to combine empathy with knowledge and teaches you to understand the nuances of human behavior.
The end result? A deeper appreciation of God’s promise of redemption and the opportunity to point others toward truth and freedom in their own lives.
Learn Through Mentorship and Collaboration
You won’t take this journey alone. You’ll be mentored by faculty members that include researchers and trained clinicians in private practice. By graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career in any field that includes significant human engagement – social services, business administration, education – or for graduate school.
As a bonus, you’ll benefit from the presence of our Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program, one of only a handful of Christian psychology degree programs in the nation accredited by the American Psychological Association. This gives you access to a larger group of faculty members, more library resources, and opportunities to conduct research with PsyD faculty and graduate students.
Interprofessional Education
The Interprofessional education program happens twice a year—once each semester—giving you the chance to gain valuable, hands-on experience. By participating, you’ll see how different professional training and ethics influence client care, preparing you to collaborate with a variety of professionals in the health system. You’ll build confidence in sharing your perspectives and assessments while learning from other disciplines, setting you up for success in real-world professional environments.
Accelerated Online Degree Option
If you already have your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree, you may want to consider George Fox's accelerated online bachelor's degree program for working adults with a major in psychology and mental health studies.
Program Distinctives Why Study Psychology at George Fox?
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You’ll learn from faculty who integrate faith with their field and care about the spiritual growth of their students.
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You’ll experience the full breadth of the field of psychology – from child psychology to research methods – so you can discover what you’re passionate about and pursue it under the mentorship of your professors.
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Our department serves the community with programs for the Newberg School District, hospital, and correctional facilities. And we’re developing more programs on a regular basis. Get involved with us!
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We connect students with graduate programs and have faculty from graduate programs teach graduate-style seminars for our program. As a result, a higher percentage of our students get into graduate programs than the national average, with over a 90% acceptance rate.
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Our program is uniquely skills-focused and has a professional development sequence that equips students for success after graduation.
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
Career Outlook What’s After George Fox
Our students consistently score among the top 25% of all psychology departments using the Major Field Test, the most commonly used comprehensive assessment for undergraduate psychology majors. This robust education leads to a higher percentage of our students attending graduate programs with over a 90% acceptance rate.
- Pediatric Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute & Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Psychologist, Cornerstone Clinical Services
- Research Assistant, OHSU
- Child Advocate, Advocacy for Blind Children
- Research Assistant, Neurocognition Trials
- Vice President, George Fox University
- Sr. Technical Support Engineer, Adobe
- Treatment Specialist, Trillium Family Services
- Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Hotline
- English Teacher, Indonesia
- Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Acute Care Center
- Oregon Health Sciences University, Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Center
- Head Start: Child Development Center
- Hazelden-Springbrook Substance Abuse Treatment Center
- Washington Family Ranch
- Providence Health and Services
- City Team Ministries
- Love INC
- CARES Northwest
- Friendsview Retirement Community
- Mabel Rush Intensive Learning Classroom
- Joan Austin Elementary
- George Fox University
- Oxford University
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- University of Exeter
- Columbia University
- Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- UC Irvine
- Fuller Theological Seminary
- Uppsala University (Sweden)
Psychology Major’s Bold Post About Depression Touches Millions
Bekah Miles sat in her chair, staring. Could she do it? Would she do it? No. Yes. She was so tired of hiding, tired of pretending, tired of her illness. But since that wasn’t going to change anytime soon, maybe it was time to change her approach. To take her life back, if she could. Ten minutes of debate. Then she did what millions do every minute – she clicked the “post” button.
Read Bekah’s StoryJulianne Johnson
The psychology department at George Fox undoubtedly helped prepare me for work in the field post-graduation. The faculty are approachable, knowledgeable, and deeply care about me and my education. The help and support they offered me was invaluable.
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