Overview

The purpose of the major is to prepare students for graduate education or vocational opportunities with a mature, uniquely Christian approach.

The Psychology program at Simpson University is designed to meet the diverse needs of students and prepare them for a variety of career paths. Because of an increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, social service agencies, substance abuse treatment clinics, and private companies, your degree from Simpson University can help you move toward a career you’ve always dreamed of. In addition to providing you with the foundation for graduate work that can lead to a career as a psychologist, your degree will also prepare you for a wide variety of careers within and beyond psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Ethic of Service: Ethic of service here refers to the treatment and care for those with psychological disorders or other relational and developmental problems; support, training, and education to promote growth and maintenance in areas of cognitive, emotional, social, physical, familial, and interpersonal development; and empowerment and affirmation of diverse experiences that emerge from one's cultural and religious background and one's gender.

Knowldge Base: The Psychology Department aims to provide information regarding the basic content of the field psychology. We are also highly committed to having this knowledge base informed by sound Christian theology.

Communication and Research Skills: Within the Psychology Department, this skill set include language skills in oral and written form, particularly in terms of how they relate to research skills. Communication skills are essential in order to appropriately and effectively design, interpret, implement and represent psychological theories and research.

Interpersonal Skills: We attempt to promote the development of interpersonal skills which enable a person to monitor one's own behavior, be sensitive to differences and similarities in others, understand conflicts, and work effectively with people.

Career Opportunities

Behavior specialist

Career counselor

Case manager

Child development specialist

College resident director

Correction officer

Family preservation caseworker

Psychiatric technician

Rehabilitation specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology and Social Work

Psychopathology

Lifespan Development

Multicultural Psychology

Theories of Personality

Cognitive Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.0 minimum unweighted High School GPA

910 SAT score (Math and Critical Reading combined) OR 17 ACT composite score

Must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent (GED)

Submit official secondary or high school transcripts.

Submit official college transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities.

SAT: Minimum of 401 on critical reading section

ACT: Minimum of 16 on English section

TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based

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Tuition Fee

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International

38096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38096 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38096 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38096 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Redding

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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