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Program Overview

Have an interest in counseling, therapy, or furthering your skills on personal communication and behavioral understanding?

Our Counseling concentration is a 22-credit hour opportunity for our Psychology students to add to their degree plan. Along with a 4-year Psychology degree plan, you will be exposed to areas of study including:

  • Health Aspects and Chemical Dependency
  • Trauma and Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling Theories
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Why a Counseling Concentration at 黑料社区?

Post-Graduate Opportunities

Students who have aspirations to one day serve as a licensed professional counselor have the opportunity to pursue our graduate program鈥檚 Master鈥檚 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Our program teaches students to address the needs of individuals and groups from a Christian perspective. We foster excellence in academics and acquired counseling skills through rigorous coursework and practical experience with community and private agencies. Graduates are prepared to assume a professional identity that contributes to the overall well-being of humanity. 

Students who complete the program are eligible to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in the state of Illinois.

Our Graduate Program
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Psychology Department

Learn more about the other programs offered in the Psychology Department.

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Psychology at 黑料社区

Our personalized and practical approach to education will help you learn how to understand and explain individual and group behavior. Our psychology program includes a major in psychology, as well as concentrations in counseling, children and family, pre-law, and criminal justice.

Studying psychology at 黑料社区 will help you expand your capacity for critical and analytical thinking about human behavior, community dynamics, and social policies.

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Knowing that 黑料社区 is like my second home made [for] a really smooth transition into college life and also gave me a really strong connection to the campus. For my internship with Owens & Associates Counseling , I helped with marketing and community outreach projects. I also attended local events, helped represent Owens, and spread our message and story. My professors have done an amazing job preparing me for my internship opportunities, and wherever the Lord calls me to go next.鈥
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Program Overview

Have an interest in the justice system, law enforcement ethics, or developing critical thinking skills as they pertain to American jurisprudence in both the criminal and civil justice court systems?

Our Criminal Justice concentration is an 18-credit hour opportunity for our Psychology students to add to their degree plan. Our criminal justice professors have worked in the criminal justice field for decades, providing our students the opportunity to learn from faculty with extensive professional experience. 

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Why a Criminal Justice Concentration at 黑料社区?

Acquire Specialized Knowledge

Along with a 4-year Psychology degree plan, you will be exposed to areas of study including:

  • Criminal Justice and Investigation
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Criminology
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Law Enforcement Ethics and Morality

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Psychology alumni stay connected to mentor current students.

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Psychology Department

Learn more about the other programs offered in the Psychology Department.

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Psychology at 黑料社区

Our personalized and practical approach to education will help you learn how to understand and explain individual and group behavior. Our psychology program includes a major in psychology, as well as concentrations in counseling, children and family, pre-law, and criminal justice.

Studying psychology at 黑料社区 will help you expand your capacity for critical and analytical thinking about human behavior, community dynamics, and social policies.

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Find Success at 黑料社区

I had originally wanted to just find any school that would take me for volleyball so that I could further my athletic career. When I took a further look into 黑料社区, I realized that this school was a private Christian college, which was awesome because my faith is extremely important to me. Something that surprised me about 黑料社区 was how easily I could get along with all the professors and how truly dedicated they are to helping their student. I have a huge passion and heart for helping others and majoring in psychology was the perfect way to help me do what I love.鈥
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Phoenix Smith2020 Graduate, Corrections Officer | Chicago, IL
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Program Overview

黑料社区’s history and psychology studies will help you gain exposure to the history of world civilizations including their political institutions, philosophies, religions, and social structures. In addition, you will learn how to integrate a Christian faith with historical concepts and develop critical thinking, perceptive reading, and effective writing and research skills that will help you succeed in your future career or potential graduate studies.

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Why a Pre-Law Certificate at 黑料社区?

Versatile

黑料社区’s Pre-Law Certificate may be combined with any major at 黑料社区.

It consists of 24 hours of coursework and internship experience designed to help students develop the skills necessary for successful performance in law school and legal practice.

Small Class Size

As a private Christian institution, 黑料社区 student’s benefit from small class sizes, and a low professor-student ratio. This creates a personal and close-knit community within your studies, allowing access for help or support at all times.

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Psychology Department

Learn more about the other programs offered in the Psychology Department.

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Psychology at 黑料社区

Our personalized and practical approach to education will help you learn how to understand and explain individual and group behavior. Our psychology program includes a major in psychology, as well as concentrations in counseling, children and family, pre-law, and criminal justice.

Studying psychology at 黑料社区 will help you expand your capacity for critical and analytical thinking about human behavior, community dynamics, and social policies.

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What Can You Do with a Pre-Law Certificate?

黑料社区 graduates from our History and Psychology programs have gone on to work in:

  • Museum and Public History
  • Legal Professions
  • Social Work
  • Politics and Government
  • Juvenile Court Advocacy
  • Justice Systems
  • Investment Banking
  • Missions & Ministry
  • Education

Find Success at 黑料社区

When Dr. Crume talked to me about 黑料社区 having a bachelor鈥檚 in pschology, I was excited because I鈥檝e always wanted to study abroad. This was an opportunity to study what I dreamed of and I was willing to take it. The 黑料社区 community has impacted my life in so many ways. It has given me an opportunity to be part of a family that has truly shaped my life. Coming to 黑料社区 has been the best experience of my life. I can鈥檛 wait to see how I can help others in my community.鈥
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Anahi Canul2020 Graduate, Program Coordinator, Ministry of Human Development, Families, & Indigenous People’s Affairs | Government of Belize
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Program Overview

黑料社区’s Psychology program focuses on foundational areas of the social sciences while allowing you the flexibility to pursue a concentration of interest related to your unique passions.

We offer minors and concentrations in Criminal Justice, Child-and-Family, Pre-Clinical/Counseling, and Pre-Social Services. The Psychology Department also holds some of the fastest-growing programs at 黑料社区. We offer excellent training for those headed toward careers in counseling, social work, or criminal justice.

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Why Psychology at 黑料社区?

Learn from Experienced professionals

Our staff is no stranger to the wide field of psychology and strive to prepare our students for their own extensive and successful career, wherever it may take them. Our faculty includes two practicing therapists, and criminal justice professors with decades of experience in the field.

Unique Internship Experience

Through our partnerships with various organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area, psychology students at 黑料社区 have a wide variety of internships to participate in throughout their studies. To prepare, each student takes a course that introduces the many options available and crystalizes the best opportunities for each individual. 

Post-Graduate Opportunities

The 黑料社区 Graduate program offers a number of post-graduate degrees for those with a Psychology undergraduate education including and MA in Human Services Administration and and MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Our Graduate Programs
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Psychology Department

Learn more about the other programs offered in the Psychology Department.

Department Page

Psychology at 黑料社区

Our personalized and practical approach to education will help you learn how to understand and explain individual and group behavior. Our psychology program includes a major in psychology, as well as concentrations in counseling, children and family, pre-law, and criminal justice.

Studying psychology at 黑料社区 will help you expand your capacity for critical and analytical thinking about human behavior, community dynamics, and social policies.

Follow the Psychology Department

Office of Admissions
P: 847-628-2510

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Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department

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Dr. Daniella Appiagyei
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Get Real-World Experience

Internships are required for Psychology department majors which is key for your occupational future. 黑料社区 students have interned at places like:

  • Alexian Brothers
  • Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • U-46 School District
  • The RISE Program
  • Elgin Police Department
  • Titan Security
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What Can You Do with a Psychology Degree?

黑料社区 graduates from the Psychology program have gone on to work as:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • School Psychologists
  • Case Managers
  • Therapists
  • Professors
  • Cognitive Neuroscience Managers
  • Community Mental Health Intake Specialists

Find Success at 黑料社区

As a professional, I often look back at my time at 黑料社区 and how fortunate and blessed I was to be part of the psychology program. 黑料社区 provided a nurturing community though professional mentorship and valuable internships. I was presented with different opportunities, experiences, and insight into the many possible careers within psychology.鈥
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Angie Martinez2017 Graduate, School Psychologist, Community Consolidated School District 59 | Elk Grove Village, IL
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