The pre-professional or clinical track provides a generalist degree in psychology; it is designed for those planning to pursue graduate work or to enter the work force in such areas as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, and counseling.

The following minors are recommended for students in this track: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Biology, Business, Christian Counseling, Christian Service for Women, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, Wellness, and Youth and Family Ministry.

In addition to fulfilling the psychology core requirements (29 credit hours) and other requirements listed under degree requirements, students completing this track must meet the following course requirements (26-29 credit hours).

Pre-professional progress tracking sheet (used by student and advisor to evaluate degree progress):

• Tracking sheet based on the 2011-2012 Academic Catalog
• Tracking sheet based on the 2010-2011 Academic Catalog
  

Suggested four year schedule for the pre-professional track:

• Suggested schedule based on the 2011-2012 Academic Catalog
• Suggested schedule based on the 2010-2011 Academic Catalog
  

Required Courses (26-29 credit hours):

The following courses (12 credit hours) are required:
PSY 421 History and Systems of Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 439 Biological Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 440 Tests and Measurements (3 credit hours)
PSY 460 Learning Theories (3 credit hours)

Students must choose one of the following course:
PSY 233 Human Growth and Development (3 credit hours)
PSY 234 Child Development (3 credit hours)
PSY 236 Adult Development and Aging (3 credit hours)

Students must choose one of the following courses (2 or 3 credit hours):
PSY 201 Stress Management (2 credit hours)
PSY 242 Group Dynamics (3 credit hours)
PSY 304 Human Sexuality (2 credit hours)
PSY 305 Sports Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 353 Drugs and Behavior (3 credit hours)
PSY 470 Behavior Modification (3 credit hours)

Students must choose three of the following courses (9-11 credit hours):
PSY 350 Family Systems (3 credit hours)
PSY 360 Social Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 345 Forensic Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 441 Cognitive Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 442 Industrial & Organizational Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 443 Health Psychology (3 credit hours)
PSY 480 Advanced Statistics (4 credit hours)
PSY 485 Advanced Research and Design (4 credit hours)

Recommended Bible or Religion Courses:
BIB 211 Marriage and Family (2 credit hours)
BIB 415 Personal Spiritual Development (2 credit hours)
REL 371 Christian Ethics (3 credit hours)
REL 372 Philosophy of Religion (3 credit hours)
REL 441 Major World Religions (3 credit hours)