Psychology
Probing the "Why" of Human Behavior

Throughout history, philosophers, physicians, poets, artists, and theologians have grappled with the mystery of the human mind and human behavior. But not until people began to apply scientific methods to the study of human behavior did a “science of the mind,” a science called psychology, develop. Psychology is the study of the whole person as that person interacts with a complex environment throughout the course of their lifetime. At Calvin, the Christian pursuit of psychology compels a belief in the uniqueness, the sanctity, and the moral responsibility of each individual person as God’s special creation.

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Psychology News

• Calvin Gets $225k In NSF Funding

Alumni

• Calvin is ranked in the top 5% of all college graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D.
  
• Many psychology majors have succeeded in careers in:
  • Higher Education
  • Social Service
  • Counseling
  • Consulting

Profoundly Academic

• Thirteen full-time professors, all with Ph.Ds, teach all the classes from a Christian perspective.

• On and off campus work experience

• Access to West Michigan Regional Lab facilities

• The Psychology Department offers:
  • Psychology Major
  • Psychology Minor

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