Psychology Department

The discipline of psychology is concerned with the scientific study of cognition, emotion, and behavior.Students at Covenant are equipped to conduct research on human behavior, prepared for advanced work in psychology, and instilled with the professionalism necessary to apply the principles learned in psychology. This study is done in the context of Covenant's rich liberal arts tradition.he goals of the psychology department for general education students are:to instill in students an appreciation and respect for studying the behavior and mental processes of God's creation in all its diversity;to expose students to the varied perspectives, research, theories, and applications in the field of psychology;to promote in students a quality of discernment with respect to the claims about what is known in psychology today;to develop students' ability to understand the value and importance of utilizing both biblical and empirical methods for understanding human behavior;to provide participatory, hands-on, educational opportunities to enhance the understanding of psychological science.The student majoring in psychology may take advantage of experimental equipment for individual research projects, calculator and computer facilities for the analysis of research data, and internship opportunities at various mental health agencies in Chattanooga, Tennessee.The psychology department is committed to an academically responsible concept of the integration process. It provides the opportunity for relating the discipline to a Reformed Christian world and life-view. Students majoring in psychology examine contemporary viewpoints on integration relative to psychology and work toward a personal statement reflecting their efforts.