Family Psychology

Do you want to make a difference? If so, helping families by majoring in family psychology may be just what you've been looking for. This program allows you to assist people in need, and get to know individual members and their role within the family unit. A family psychology major prepares you to provide evaluative and therapeutic services to families. The major provides detailed instructions about natural family systems, therapies, assessment/interviewing techniques, diversity issues, family law, and standard ethics practiced in the field. Once you've graduated, you'll be able to choose from diverse career opportunities. You can pursue a career in specialized fields like child welfare, youth counseling, and juvenile corrections. There's also the option to look into other fields, like family counseling or social work. Whatever career path you choose, you'll always know your work is helping others.

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Lee University

Lee University is a 4-year institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. They offer 55 majors on the more than 119 acre campus with the focus of “develop[ing] within the students knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability and skill which will...

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Lee is a challenging school, but in a good way! They will push you so that you better yourself! If you need any help at all, all you have to do is go talk to the professor. They are more than willing to assist you in any way possible. I truly believe...

” – Alexis from Bedias, TX
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1176
average sat composite
85%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Small city
campus setting
$18,168
average net price
5,370
number of students
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Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX
Texas Wesleyan University

Calling Forth Worth, TX, home, Texas Wesleyan University is a 4-year institution founded in 1890 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university features 31 undergraduate majors and confers 7 types of degrees, bringing their “Smaller...

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The classes are small so that is very benifical, the faculty are nice and treat you like family. You will learn a ton if you apply your self.

” – Garry from Waunakee, WI
21
average act composite
1049
average sat composite
34%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Major city
campus setting
$28,325
average net price
2,396
number of students
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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Life on campus is rooted in the college’s Cornerstone Virtue Project, which guides students in the exploration of virtue throughout chapel...

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Cornerstone is a great university. Specifically, almost all the professors in this college love to spend time with their students. Even though I am only a freshman, I have already had detailed discussions with nearly all of my professors and even...

” – Elijah from Grand Rapids, MI
21
average act composite
1069
average sat composite
67%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Small city
campus setting
$20,415
average net price
2,361
number of students
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Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX
Our Lady of the Lake University

Founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University is a 4-year Catholic school in San Antonio. OLLU is home to five schools granting undergrad degrees in over 30 academic majors and is a designated Hispanic...

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Since I was a little girl, I attended the elementary school there and always wanted to get married there, which I did at the beautiful chapel that is there, and now I am going one step further and receiving my Bachelor's degree from OLLU. It has been...

” – Sandra from San Antonio, TX
19
average act composite
1000
average sat composite
91%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Major city
campus setting
$17,640
average net price
3,212
number of students
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Arizona Christian University
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Christian University

Arizona Christian University is a non-denominational Christian liberal arts college in Phoenix. Arizona Christian offers bachelor’s degrees in 15 academic majors and all degrees include a minor in Bible. Additionally, ACU features a CORE academic...

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Students attending the college will learn so much about the Bible. Each student is required to take at least 18 hours of Bible courses. The teachers at the college are also willing to be of assistance to the students outside the classroom, whether...

” – Matthew from Peoria, AZ
17
average act composite
956
average sat composite
64%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Major city
campus setting
$23,824
average net price
786
number of students
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Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
Kansas Wesleyan University

Kansas Wesleyan University is a private, 4-year institution established in the city of Salina. KWU offers students the opportunity to learn and travel with their Wesleyan Journey program, which awards course credit through experiential learning. The...

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The teachers are amazing. The classes are small enough that the teacher knows your name, is willing to help you individually, and you know most of your classmates both in the classroom and out of it. The teachers have a way of covering the same topic...

” – Shelby from Hutchinson, KS
19
average act composite
1065
average sat composite
54%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Suburb or town
campus setting
$25,808
average net price
791
number of students
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University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM

The University of the Southwest is a 4-year Christian university in southeast New Mexico. Southwest is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education that offer 28 bachelor’s degree programs, including in Christian Studies. Student...

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35%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Suburb or town
campus setting
$15,761
average net price
1,026
number of students
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Barclay College
Haviland, KS

Barclay College is a private, Christ-centered institution established on a rural, 20-acre campus in Haviland, Kansas. The college offers 25 major and minor programs for both undergraduates and graduates, featuring fields of study such as Pastoral...

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Barclay is a fantastic small college. The sense of community is fantastic. The location is the perfect learning environment (small town).

” – Matthew from Colorado Springs, CO
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67%
acceptance rate
Private
type of institution
4 Year
level of institution
Suburb or town
campus setting
$21,292
average net price
259
number of students

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