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Why do people act the way they do? How can we help those who are struggling with difficult circumstances or mental disorders? Through the psychology program, you can begin to discover the answers. By understanding mental health and behavior, you’ll gain an appreciation for the complexity of the human mind, as well as the knowledge to change other’s lives for the better.
Program Overview
In the psychology program, you’ll study the biological and psychological influences on the human mind. What makes our program unique? At CUW, our courses are grounded in science, ethical research, and Christian service. This translates to a holistic approach toward learning in which you first build up your knowledge in the classroom and then apply it in supervised, practical experience at local agencies and institutions. Toward the end of your studies (typically during your junior year), you’ll apply for senior status. Once approved, you can then enroll in Practicum, Research Proposal, and Senior Seminar. By the time you graduate, you’ll possess the skills and knowledge needed for graduate studies or to pursue a helping profession.
What to Expect
During your time here, you’ll be introduced to topics like theories of personality, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, and human behavior. Through it all, we’ll help you become familiar with the procedures, principles, theories, and vocabulary of psychology. This gives you the tools necessary for success. Each psychology class builds on and enhances the others. For example, learning about the developmental stages from conception to death is relevant when studying how individual preferences and worldviews are shaped. Similarly, properly interpreting research is key to using current therapy approaches in treating behavioral disorders. Outside of the classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in numerous service endeavors in the community - so you can start making a positive impact before you frame that diploma.
By the end of the program, you’ll not only have a deep understanding of theories in psychology, you’ll have hands-on experience from your practicum and service learning efforts. You’ll be a stronger leader, a better writer and communicator, and a strategic problem solver. Whether you decide to go into counseling, clinical psychology, research, academia or another exciting profession, you’ll be prepared to change other’s lives for the better.
Locations
In addition to our main and online campuses, Concordia has nine center locations which offer accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs close to where you live and work.
- Mequon
Outcomes & Paths
Career Paths
- Social Work
- Healthcare Administration
- Clinical Psychology
- Academia
- Judicial Settings
- Research Assistants
How to Apply
Undergraduate Application Steps
It’s time to help you become a Falcon! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.
For first-time freshman:
- Submit your online application
- Submit the Common Application
- Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Wisconsin
Admissions Office
12800 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097 - Send your official ACT or SAT scores.
Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT at www.act.org or College Board at www.collegeboard.org.
For transfer students:
- Submit your online application
- Submit the Common Application
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
- ACT composite of 18 or above
- SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).
*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.
Required Academic Coursework in High School
A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:
- English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
- Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
- Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
- Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
- Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
- Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
- German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.
Patrick R. Bennett
Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4244
Email: patrick.bennett@cuw.edu
Bio
Dr. Patrick Bennett teaches social psychology, research methods, and psychology of religion. He also coordinates the senior seminar course in psychology. His research interests include work in the psychology of religion and the interface between religion and health.
Education
- Ph D - Social Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno (2005)
- MA - Social Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno (2002)
- BS - Psychology, George Fox University (1996)
Research Interests
- Psychology of Religion
- Religion and Health
Teaching Interests
- Social Psychology
- Research Methods & Statistics
Rachel F. Pickett
Program Director, Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4586
Email: rachel.pickett@cuw.edu
Bio
Dr. Pickett earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University in 2007. She began teaching at CUW in 2009 and is passionate about integrating faith and learning as it applies to serving others through psychology.
Education
- Ph D - Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2007)
- MA - Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2004)
- BA - Psychology & Spanish, Clarke College (2001)
Research Interests
- College Student Development
- Vocational Psychology
Teaching Interests
- Various Topics in Counseling Psychology
- Adolescent Development
Tracy Tuffey
Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4212
Email: tracy.tuffey@cuw.edu
Bio
Tracy Tuffey teaches General Psychology, Senior Practicum and a special sedition of Educational Psychology. Her clinical focus and research is on anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma and adjustment. Her research also focuses on the social cultural impacts of empowerment on leadership.
Education
- MS - Social Work/ Marriage & Family, UWMilwaukee (1996)
Research Interests
- Social cultural impacts of empowerment on leadership
- Anxiety and depression
Teaching Interests
- Clinically focused senior practicum
- Educational psychology - special section for Peer Leaders
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