Begin your pathway to becoming a counselor

If you're passionate about helping people, improving mental health, and making a difference in your community, Psychology at Concordia University Wisconsin provides a strong foundation for your future. You'll study how people think, grow, learn, and relate to others while preparing for careers in counseling, social work, behavioral health, human services, and related fields.

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Program Overview

Inside and outside the classroom, you'll gain hands-on experience through research, service-learning projects, student organizations, and faculty mentorship. Graduates of Concordia's Psychology program leave Concordia equipped with a deeper understanding of human behavior, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and the preparation needed to pursue meaningful careers or advanced study in counseling, social work, and psychology-related professions.

Accelerate your pathway to becoming a counselor

Concordia's Psychology Pre-Graduate Scholar Pathway helps motivated students begin their counseling or social work careers sooner! Learn more about this pathway.

What to Expect

As a Psychology student, you'll develop a deeper understanding of human behavior while building the knowledge and skills needed for careers that help, support, and lead others. Through coursework, research, and hands-on learning experiences, you'll explore:

  • The biological, psychological, and social factors that influence behavior
  • How people grow and develop across their lifespan
  • The impact of relationships, communication, culture, and social environments
  • Major theories of personality, learning, and motivation
  • Mental health disorders and evidence-based approaches to treatment and support
  • Psychological research methods and ethical decision-making

You'll also learn how to evaluate research, analyze data, think critically, and communicate effectively; skills that are valued in counseling, social work, behavioral health, human resources, education, and countless other professions.

A Christian perspective on psychology

Every psychology course at Concordia integrates Christian prospective into the study of human development and understanding. Through a Christ-centered worldview, you'll explore human behavior, mental health, and relationships while developing the compassion, ethical judgment, and professional skills needed to serve others effectively. Graduates leave prepared to make a meaningful impact on counseling, social services, behavioral health, business, and community leadership.

Campus experience beyond the classroom

The Psychology major is a community of students passionate about understanding people, promoting mental health, and serving others. As a psychology student, you will build meaningful relationships while developing leadership, advocacy, and professional skills. By graduation, you will leave with more than academic knowledge. You will have gained hands-on experience, professional connections, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of how to serve others with compassion, purpose, and integrity.

Psychology students regularly participate in:
  • Mental Health Week programming
  • Community service and advocacy initiatives
  • Networking opportunities with psychology professionals
  • Research and leadership experiences
  • Guest speakers and professional workshops
  • Volunteer projects supporting local organizations
Psychology Club

The Psychology Club sponsors service projects, educational events, and awareness campaigns that help students explore the field while making a difference in the community. Students have partnered with local organizations supporting children, families, and survivors of abuse, while also leading campus initiatives focused on mental health awareness and wellness.

Falcon Outreach Group (FOG)

Many psychology students participate in the Falcon Outreach Group (FOG), Concordia's peer-support organization. Through social events, wellness programming, and the Green Bandana Project, FOG helps create a campus culture where students feel connected, supported, and equipped to care for one another.

Concentrations / Specializations

The psychology program is also available as a minor.

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