"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." (Rom 12:2)

Mission

The mission of Eastern University's Psychology Department is: (a) To pursue excellence in teaching and research in our field of study, examining its theories from empirical, philosophical, and theological perspectives; (b) To develop the potential of our students as Christian scholars and practitioners of psychology, preparing them for confident service to the academy, the church universal, and the local and global community; and (c) To serve our university as competent Christian professionals and our students as caring role models and mentors. [read expanded mission statement]

Psychology Major: Curriculum

"In Eastern’s Psychology Department, we actively scrutinize psychological theory, research, and intervention through the lens of biblical revelation". Dr. David Tyson – Department Chair

Faculty (click names for individual webpages and email)
 

David Tyson – Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University. Area of specialty in developmental psychology, personality, and family studies. [Department Chair] dtyson@eastern.edu

Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen – Ph.D. Northwestern University. Author of The Person In Psychology After Eden, Gender and Grace, My Brother's Keeper, and A Preference For People: C.S. Lewis and the Psychology of Gender. mvanleeu@eastern.edu

Robert Weathersby – Ph.D. University of South Carolina. Area of specialty in behavioral neuroscience. tweather@eastern.edu

Yolanda Turner - M.A. Hahnemann Medical University.  Area of specialty in counseling. yturner2@eastern.edu

Douglas Trimble - Ph.D Temple University.  Area of specialty in social psychology. dtrimble@eastern.edu

Internship Opportunities

Internships can be 1-6 credits towards your major. Students have the option of an internship or a senior thesis (by invitation only). Students have internship opportunities from around the corner to the other side of the world. Possible internships include, but are not limited to:

• Residential treatment centers
• Psychiatric hospitals
• Preschool & daycare centers
• After school tutoring & recreation programs
• Individual behavior modification programs
• Crisis intervention agencies
• Business settings (Human Resources)
• Social welfare & community counseling centers

Job Opportunities for Graduates with a B.A. or B.S. degree

Psychology is one of the fastest growing majors in the United States. While becoming a professional psychologist does require graduate training (at least a master’s degree and preferably a doctorate), there are many job opportunities for those with a bachelor’s degree. Because psychology is the study of people, both the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association have recommended psychology as one of the best undergraduate majors for students considering degrees in medicine and law. Jobs open to psychology majors include but are not limited to:

• marketing
• residential care
• advertising
• human resources
• pharmaceutical research
• case worker
• mental health clinics
• research associate

Distinctives of Psychology at Eastern:

• High quality, innovative teaching and mentoring from caring faculty.
• Integration of an internship and/or research thesis.
• Favorable professor:student ratio.
• Intentional integration of the Christian Faith with the study of psychology.
• Individual attention within small class sizes.
• Students have the opportunity to attend and present research at psychology conferences.
• Degrees offered include B.S. or B.A. in Psychology.
• A strong focus on psychological theory and research at the undergraduate level, preparing students for various types of graduate studies.
• A strong focus on cultural and gender issues, and on examining psychology through the eyes of faith.

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