Students discuss the intersection of faith and Criminal Justice at Northwestern College.

Psychology is the study of God’s greatest work—humankind. The discipline of psychology seeks to understand the nature of human development, motivation, thinking, learning and emotion. An accurate picture of humanity must include the study of Scriptures; therefore, the study of psychology is made complete by integrating it with biblical principles.

The study of psychology enables students to see themselves as persons of worth and significance. The study of psychology has practical value for Christian service. As we better understand people, we are more effective in our ability to minister to them.

The department of Psychology offers students a unique opportunity to pursue two different tracks within the psychology field:

• Psychology Major
• Criminal Justice Major

Majoring in Psychology allows students to gain knowledge in areas such as family, gender, children, and more. Once completed, the major leaves students with the ability to pursue graduate studies in psychology.

The Criminal Justice major has two tracks of its own:

• General Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement

In this major, students will learn from instructors who are current or former practitioners in the field. They'll be able to form contacts within the criminal justice network, and the program will prepare them to help uphold the law.