Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
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Overview
Learning the methodology and principles of psychology, students are able to examine the behavior, thought, feelings and interactions of humans.
As a Psychology major at William Peace University, you will learn about the inner workings of the brain as well as personality, perception, thinking and social interaction. This knowledge is an asset in virtually any field, from medicine to business to law. In WPU’s Psychology degree program, you will work closely with professors in small class sizes where you will be challenged to hone your critical thinking and analytical skills through rigorous coursework. In addition, opportunities for hands-on research will provide valuable real-world experience and will help you develop a truly unique perspective on society. Our curriculum is outcome focused, preparing students for positions in social work, counseling and psychology as well as other non-major specific careers. WPU psychology majors have also gone onto law school and graduate programs in social work, school counseling and sports psychology.
By learning the methodology and principles of psychology, WPU students are able to examine the behavior, thought, feelings and interactions of humans. -
Courses
The courses listed below are for the Academic Catalog and are subject to change. Please reference the Academic Catalog for further information and course descriptions. If you are a current student, please reference the catalog in which you come under.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor
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Faculty
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department Chair of Psychology and Business; Professor of Psychology
Assistant Professor of Psychology -
Careers
Psychology majors develop skills such as effectively listening, observing, analyzing and interpreting. They are also taught the importance of ethical practice, showing concern for others and critical and inferential thinking. Peace graduates go on to various careers in areas such as pharmaceutical sales, social work, life skills training, community relations and clinical psychology.
Recent internships include:
- Interact of Wake County
- Autism Society of North Carolina
- Urban Ministries
- North Carolina Highway Patrol
- Ligon Middle School
- Triangle Family Services
- Guardian ad Litem, NC
- Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
- Residential Services
- Planned Parenthood
Recent employment by psychology majors:
- Child Caseworker, Family Alternatives
- Customer Services Representative, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Teacher, The Mariposa School
- Disability Determination Specialist, Social Security Administration, Disability Determination Services
- Social Worker, Person County
- Community Employment Specialist, Blue Ridge Center
- Relationship Consultant, Allscripts
- Assistant Camp Director, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines
- Site Director, Cary Family YMCA
Recent graduate school acceptances:
- UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work
- UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law
- North Carolina Central University School of Counseling
- The University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Social Work
- North Carolina State University School of Counseling
- East Carolina University School of Psychology, School Counseling and Social Work
- University of Tennessee, Sports Psychology
- Case Western Reserve, Social Work
After graduating in 2014, Josie quickly went on to graduate school at UNC-Chapel Hill
