Psychology
Uncover your calling with a Christ-centered psychology degree in Ohio
Do you ever wonder why people act the way they do? Are you passionate about helping others heal and grow? If so, a psychology degree at Malone University is the perfect fit for you!
Our psychology program lays a firm foundation for career preparation, whether you want to enroll in graduate school or enter the workforce after graduation. Prepare for graduate study in counseling or pastoral ministry, or get ready to step into professional roles in social services, human resources, management, business, and STEM-related occupations.
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More than just a psychology degree
At Malone, you’ll delve deeper than most other psychology majors. Our program integrates your Christian faith with the scientific study of human behaviors. You’ll explore the complexities of the mind and emotions through a biblical lens, gaining a unique perspective that prepares you to serve others in meaningful ways, and sets you apart in the job market.
- Discover a fuller view of psychology by studying both the natural and spiritual aspects of human and animal life.
- Seamlessly transition to a job by adding the career preparation program in Chemical Dependency Counseling to your plan of study.
- Prepare for entrance into a master’s and doctoral programs in psychology or a related field.
Jobs and career paths with a psychology degree
Whether you’re drawn to a career in counseling, forensics, sports psychology, marketing, missions, law enforcement, entrepreneurship, animal training, or any other professional field, our psychology program offers a strong foundation. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of core psychological principles while having the flexibility to explore your specific interests, including professional careers such as:
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Health Education
- Child Welfare Caseworker
- Market Research Analysis
- Behavioral Studies Research Assistant
- Rehabilitation Specialist
“I had an epiphany, a full-circle moment. I suddenly realized I couldn’t imagine a more fulfilling career than being a missionary doctor.”
Andrew Hill, ’16
Program Distinctives
Full-circle work experience
Our program emphasizes hands-on learning through internships and research opportunities. For example, recent students have taken part in National Science Foundation funded research on chronic health and mental health conditions, research on recovery from chemical dependencies, research on faith and marriage, as well as analyzing the behavioral model of anxiety in small animals. Next-level opportunities like these are instrumental in preparing you for a successful career.
Accelerated options in education
Get started on your counseling career faster with our innovative psychology-to-counseling (BA to MA) program, saving you time and tuition costs
Study within a vibrant Christian community
Surround yourself with like-minded professors and peers in a supportive, faith-based environment.
Psychology Internship Opportunities
Our internship opportunities through the psychology program at Malone prepare you to get the most out of your education by applying concepts taught inside the classroom into a professional setting.
Many of our students have found fulfillment through internship experiences at locations such as:
- The Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center
- Encompass
- X-Excel
- GiGi’s Playhouse
- The Canton Cultural Center
- Wayside Farm
- The Psychology Vivarium (on campus)
Psychology Minors/Combined BA & MAEd
Have you chosen another major but want to enhance your studies with a psychology minor? You can do that at Malone!
Or do you already have a graduate degree in your long-range plans? You can do both degrees in a shortened timespan at Malone with our BA/MAEd Accelerated Program in Psychology and Counseling!
You can also supplement your psychology major through programs such as:
Criminal and Restorative Justice minor
It takes strong yet empathetic leadership to make effective decisions! Our criminal and restorative justice minor supplements your course of study with the heart for the justice system that drives you to make positive changes in your community.
Chemical Dependency Counseling minor
Malone’s chemical dependency counseling minor offers a chance to support individuals in our community during their most challenging moments. This program prepares you to embrace and deliver compassionate care to clients through a diverse curriculum and hands-on learning experiences.
Selected courses in this program
- PSYC 220 – Psychology of Human Development
- PSYC 274 – Methods in Behavioral Research
- PSYC 312 – Cultural Psychology
- PSYC 320 – Infant and Child Psychology
- PSYC 330 – Psychology of Learning
- PSYC 335 – Adulthood and Aging
- PSYC 351 – Social Psychology
- CRJ/PSYC 443 – Adolescence and Juvenile Justice
Faith Integration
Malone’s psychology program is rooted in the belief that all truth is God’s truth, revealed through His Word and creation. We affirm the integration of Christian faith and psychological science, striving to understand human behavior, emotions, and relationships through the lens of God’s design and purpose.
Apply to Malone’s psychology program
If you have an interest towards understanding what drives behavior in people while being able to support others as a leader in healing and personal growth, our psychology program is a perfect fit for you!
Apply to Malone today and discover what drives certain behaviors in the people around you!