Psychology:

At Southern Wesleyan University, Psychology is part of the Social Sciences Division.

Although most people regard psychology as a profession that applies psychological principles to solving individual problems (e.g., counseling), psychology is also a scientific field concerned with the study of behavior and experience. As a result, psychologists are involved in a broad range of activities well beyond the prototypical psychological counselor.

The B.A. in psychology is not a professional degree, nor does it make you a professional counselor. If such occupations do interest you, be prepared to obtain advanced training at the graduate level, and adhere to federal and state regulations.

What Southern Wesleyan psychology students are doing.

Psychology students at Southern Wesleyan have achieved a number of outcomes:
B. Atkins - Licensed Professional Counselor
M. Baker – Honors Thesis: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Pseudo-Possession, Exorcism, and Worldview: An Integrative Look at Controversial Issues; Graduate student at Clemson University, Master’s degree in Community Counseling
T. Causey, Social Worker in NC, MSW
K. Africa, Licensed Professional Counselor
E. Hayduk – Honors Thesis: Perceptions of God Held by Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
S. Medders - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
C. Parsons - Director, Pickens County Department of Social Services
C. Sinnamon - Licensed Professional Counselor
N. Stephens – Missionary working with abused children in Cambodia; Graduate student at Wheaton University

Research & Internship Opportunities

The opportunity exists for students to conduct intensive, independent studies in psychology, as well as to participate in internships with a variety of organizations, enabling students to gain a experience working in professional settings.

Core Course Requirements

General Psychology
Foundational and Professional
Issues in Psychology
Human Growth & Development
Human Information Processing
Social Psychology
Research Methods
Statistics
Personality
Capstone Course in Social Science
Physiology of Behavior
Animal Behavior

Psychology Elective Requirements:

At least nine hours required from the following courses:
Child Psychology
Adolescent Psychology
Adulthood & Aging
Understanding Self & Others
Introduction to Counseling
Practical Counseling Skills
Forensic Psychology
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Disorders of Personality

For other majors and additional information in the Division of Social Sciences, please contact: Steven Hayduk, Chair, Social Sciences Division shayduk@swu.edu 864.644.5038