Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Marriage & Family Emphasis

A degree in psychology with marriage and family emphasis provides training in theories and methods of psychology and counseling. Study the nature of human growth and development and methods of assessing personality and problem areas. Integrating a Christian perspective in these areas, you'll also explore strategies of counseling children, adolescents, adults and families.

Our graduates have gone on to professional and academic opportunities such as:

• Child protection worker
• Gerontology specialist
• Social service worker
• Child care professional

The details

Including your previously earned college credits, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology is granted upon completion of 125 credits in core curriculum, major requirements, and electives. A minimum of 30 credits and half of your upper-level credits must be earned at Northwestern.

New! Courses are now offered at our St. Paul campus, or at Maranatha Christian Academy in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

For course descriptions and details about this major, download FOCUS Facts.

Some of the roles graduates have attained may require additional education or training.