College Catalog
For more information about courses for the Psychology Department, visit the online, searchable College Catalog. The Undergraduate Catalog also includes academic department and major information, academic regulations and resources, admission standards and requirements, and tuition, fees, and financial aid information.
Majors and Minors
“My relationships with professors who genuinely cared about me as a student and person promoted an environment where I could thrive. Guilford really does inspire a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to helping each student access and maximize their potential.”
- The bachelor of arts in Psychology explores the complexities of the human mind and behavior and requires 32 credit hours.
- The minor in Psychology helps strengthen the depth of a liberal arts education.
- The minor in Communications teaches students how to be effective communicators, giving them a valuable skill for their future workplaces.
Awards and Scholarships
The Psychology Department offers two outstanding student awards (one for traditional students, one for Center for Continuing Education students), as well as the Kathy Adams Research Methods Award. The Kathy Adams award is given each year to a student who demonstrates a solid work ethic and exhibits extraordinary skill and enthusiasm for research, as demonstrated by their performance in the Research Methods and Analysis course. Preference is given to students who in their junior year or earlier in order to give recipients ample time to conduct additional undergraduate research.
Psychology Department News and Events
Pursuing Purpose
Pursuing PurposeAn outstanding student and inspiring campus leader, Dayna Bryden ’20 shares how Guilford helped her find purpose and a plan for her future.
Serving and Learning
Serving and LearningFor Psychology and Criminal Justice double major Jess Castaneda ’23, Guilford College is the perfect place to live out her passion for service while receiving an outstanding education.
Molding Young Minds
Molding Young MindsPsychology and Modern Language Studies (Spanish) double major Andrew Orchowsky ’20 uses the lessons he learned at Guilford to land a job he’s passionate about, teaching Spanish, amidst a pandemic.
The Art of Helping Others
The Art of Helping OthersLele Graves ’20 shares how Guilford has inspired her to use her talents in art and activism to help those in need.
Prisons, Partnerships, and Progress
Prisons, Partnerships, and ProgressStudents collaborate with the N.C. Department of Public Safety and Norwegian prison officials to find solutions to improve the criminal justice system.
Guilford State of Mind
Guilford State of MindPsychology major Maya Brown ’21 knew from her first visit that Guilford was the school she wanted to attend. "It had a sense of community, and the College’s open-minded and accepting values made it stand out.”
Psychology Personified
Psychology PersonifiedPeople are Josie Schoenberg’s ’24 top priority. The rising sophomore Honors student from Dunwoody, Ga., is a natural fit at Guilford, where she’s enjoying theater productions and her Psychology major.
Horizons Unlimited
Horizons UnlimitedPsychology major Finn Shepherd ’19 went local when he chose Guilford College for undergrad, and he expanded his worldview when he chose to add a major in German. Now a graduate student in Wisconsin, read about his big plans for the future.
Courting Destiny
Courting DestinyBrittany DeCesare ’15 has spent much of her life on the volleyball court. Her dedication to the sport — and to her studies — paid off many times over at Guilford and beyond.
Early Achiever
Early AchieverA native of the Dominican Republic, Marisabel Guzman Cruz ’23 had her sights set on studying English at a young age. A double major in Psychology and Business, Marisabel plans to add Analytics as a third major and Economics as her minor.
Why Guilford? Grace Christensen '24 [VIDEO]
Why Guilford? Grace Christensen '24 [VIDEO]Video Produced and Directed by Deon McFarland '24 Meet Honors student Grace Christensen '24, an Education Studies and Psychology double major from Manhattan,…
A Vocation to Heal
A Vocation to HealPsychology major and Honors student Jillian Morrison ’21 added two strategic minors in Education Studies and Modern Language Studies (Spanish) during her time at Guilford. Her next goal? A master's in social work at the University of Pennsylvania.