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Bachelors in

Psychology and Human Services

Make a meaningful impact in the world.
Montreat College’s psychology and human services program equips students for a wide range of careers in a rapidly expanding field. The coursework blends psychology, counseling, and social work, preparing students to apply their knowledge and experience in various occupational settings.
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Why Psychology and Human Services?

Graduates with degrees in psychology and human services have numerous options, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately or pursue graduate studies. They are well-prepared for advanced study in areas such as psychology, counseling, and social work, and often continue their education in fields like education, seminary, business, and law. With an undergraduate degree, graduates are qualified for positions such as case workers, counselor aides, or residential staff members. They can work in diverse settings, including mental health, children’s homes, community health centers, group homes, non-profit organizations, law enforcement agencies, victims’ programs, employee assistance programs, religious organizations, and social service agencies. Montreat College equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in these varied roles.

Career Opportunities

Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health Counselor
Social Worker

Concentrations

Become a compassionate and skilled professional.

Students in the Human Services concentration engage in a comprehensive study that integrates psychology, counseling, and social work. Emphasis is placed on developing and applying skills to support individuals and families facing contemporary societal challenges. During their sophomore or junior years, students participate in two hands-on experience courses to apply their learning in real-world settings.

Graduates with degrees in psychology and human services have numerous options, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately or pursue graduate studies. Montreat College professors challenge students to explore the relationships between Christian faith, academic study, and secular theories.

Explore the mysteries of the mind.

Students in the psychology concentration immerse themselves in the study of psychological theories and research related to human behavior and mental processes. The program aims to describe, explain, and predict these behaviors and processes, providing a comprehensive understanding of psychological dynamics.

Graduates with degrees in psychology and human services have numerous options, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately or pursue graduate studies. Montreat College professors challenge students to explore the relationships between Christian faith, academic study, and secular theories.

Safeguard organizational security.

Montreat College’s governance, risk, and compliance concentration within the cybersecurity program prepares students to manage and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This concentration focuses on developing expertise in governance frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance strategies, equipping students to effectively oversee and protect organizational cybersecurity efforts.

Become a proactive defender against cyber threats.

Montreat College’s penetration testing concentration within the cybersecurity program focuses on developing advanced skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security. This concentration provides hands-on experience with ethical hacking techniques and tools, preparing students to proactively protect systems from cyber threats.

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Scholarships

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Why Montreat?

Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.

Student and Alumni
Stories

At Montreat College, our students and alumni have a passion for knowledge and a genuine desire to always keep learning and be agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.
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Meet
Karlie and Kilia '24

“A huge part of psychology is helping people fulfill God’s purpose for them and realize who they are in Christ.”
Program of study:
Psychology
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Ivana '23

"I never really saw myself going to a Christian college, but I didn’t realize how important it would be. Just having your professors and coaches pray for you and genuinely care about your spiritual life and your soul was a different environment."
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Thrive Center

The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.

It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.

Start your success story at Montreat.