Campus Program
Bachelor of Science: Psychology and Family Studies
The Bachelor of Science: Psychology and Family Studies at Barclay College is designed to prepare you for effective Christian life, service, and leadership.
Psalm 90:17
Establish the work of our hands.ESV
Psalm 90:17
Establish the work of our hands.ESV
Current Track
Bachelor of Science
Program Texture
Human behavior, family systems, and wise care
Study people with scientific seriousness and a biblical view of personhood.
1Human development
2Research literacy
3Relational care
Bible and Ministry Requirements*: (must earn a 2.3 GPA; no more than one D grade allowed)
29 hours
Bible Concentration (20 hours)
BI205Bible Study Methods
3NT102New Testament Survey
3OT101Old Testament Survey
3TH300Teachings of Friends
3TH302Doctrine of Holiness
2OT Elective (OT252, 322, 333, or 351)
3NT Elective (NT211, 241, 362, or 356)
3Foundations for Ministry (9 hours)
CM204Personal Evangelism Seminar
1MI208Intercultural Ministry
3SL101Spiritual Formation I
3WA101Introduction to Worship
2General Education Requirements:
30 hours
Communication (9 hours)
EN100College Writing
3EN200Research and Writing
3SP200Fundamentals of Speech
3Humanities (8 hours)
LI200Introduction to Literature
3PH100Critical Thinking
2PH205Introduction to Philosophy
3Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
PY100General Psychology
3Social Science Elective
3Science and Mathematics (7 hours)
Math Elective
3Science Elective + Lab
4Additional Requirements
26 hours
BC199Orientation for Success at BC
16 hours chosen from literature (LI), Juniors Global (JG), or social sciences
6Unrestricted electives (students often fulfill these hours, partially or completely, through 1-hr courses, such as sports or music lessons)
19Professional Ministry Courses: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no D grades allowed)
39 hours
MA478Statistics
3PY206Developmental Psychology
3PY242Interpersonal Relations
3PY331Abnormal Psychology
3PY333Tests and Measurements
3PY334Theories of Personality
3PY337Integration of Psychology and Religion (3 hours)
3PY342Family Systems
3PY381Introduction to Family Therapy
3PY404Senior Forum (Spring)
3PY405Senior Forum (fall)
1PY409Practicum
2PY412Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
3Choose one course from the following:
3PY313Culture and Psychology (3 hours)
PY341Social Psychology (3 hours)
Additional Bible/Theology:
4 hours
TH205Basic Beliefs
2TH304Apologetics
2General Studies Group
30 hours
OEN101College Writing
3OEN202Research and Writing
3Humanities Electives
6Math Elective
3Science Elective
3OSP202Fundamentals of Speech
3OPY103General Psychology
3Social Science Electives
6Biblical & Theological Studies Group
30 hours
Biblical Studies Electives
15Theological Studies Electives
9OTH221Teachings of Friends
3OTH302Doctrine of Holiness
3Professional Studies Group
30 hours
OMA399Statistical Research
3OPY314Family Systems
3OPY322Theories of Personality
3OPY323Developmental Psychology
3OPY332Models of Research Design
3OPY333Social Psychology
3OPY337Integration of Psychology and Christianity
3OPY341Abnormal Psychology
3OPY344Tests and Measurements
3OPY403Psychology Senior Forum I
2OPY404Psychology Senior Forum II
138 hours
Next Step
Visit campus or start your application.
Meet people, ask questions, and see whether Barclay fits. The application is free.