At Grace, we understand that one of the biggest challenges relates to the cost of your career. We want to alleviate your anxiety so this doesn’t hinder your ability to pursue God’s calling on your life.
Preparing you for your calling by equipping you for your career
We will guide you to be a loving light to the world
We will use scripture as the foundation of your path
We will provide you with a redemptive learning community
We will prepare you for a higher level career
At Grace, we know that the Bible is essential to a Christian education. We want to help you to stand on God’s Word as you begin your career.
Our School of Social Sciences and Human Services provides a comprehensive, Christ-centered understanding of helping and serving others.
You’re more than just a name. Our professors and staff believe in the importance of investing in each student at Grace.
You are a person with unlimited potential made in the image of a loving God. We understand that your calling and career path will be as unique as you are. At Grace, we will help you align your calling with the skills needed for your future careers so you can confidently impact the world, well beyond your time with us.
The School of Social Sciences and Human Services prepares graduates for careers serving others in private and public agencies, the church or graduate school. Graduates will receive a comprehensive, Christ-centered understanding of helping and serving others, empowering them to serve individuals, families, and society with integrity, cultural intelligence, and compassion.
I am honored to welcome you to Grace Christian University, School of Social Sciences and Human Services. If you have a passion for serving others, then we have degree programs that will deepen your understanding of people and empower you to serve in your chosen profession. They are all taught by amazing faculty who bring their professional and clinical experience to their teaching.
Our graduates have a foundation in Bible and ministry, while also earning a professional degree that provides excellent career opportunities after graduation, and as a solid footing for further graduate school or Seminary if desired. You will be encouraged to apply what you are learning in the real world in service to others as you exemplify the love of Christ through service in non-profit agencies, for-profit organizations, government settings, or in professional ministry.
Blessings,
Scott Shaw, PhD, D.Min., LPC, LMSW
Dean & Professor, School of Social Sciences and Human Services
Every major at Grace Christian is focused on intertwining spiritual and academic growth. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth.
If you have a passion for helping others and want to have an impact on the world, then we have a program for you. The Criminal Justice degree has been developed to allow students to be practice-ready upon graduation. Our professors have been involved in the legal and criminal justice fields, so they are able to bring both academics and practical teaching to the classroom. Classes are scenario-based and will allow students to apply their learning to real life situations. The field of criminal justice has many well-paying openings in a variety of careers. Whether your interests are in public safety, court systems, corrections, probation and parole, prison reentry, prison ministry, legal studies, or other related careers, a Criminal Justice degree from Grace Christian University will equip you to enter your career prepared to serve Christ in church and society.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
CJS 220 |
Introduction to Legal Studies |
3 |
CJS 251 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
CJS 310 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
CJS 315 |
Criminal Procedure |
3 |
CJS 330 |
Law Enforcement and Corrections |
3 |
CJS 350 |
Criminal and Social Deviance |
3 |
CJS 370 |
Juvenile Law and Delinquency |
3 |
CJS 380 |
Current Issues in Security |
3 |
CJS 430 |
Survival Psychology |
3 |
CJS 440 |
Culture, Crime, Ethics, and Justice |
3 |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
PSY 245 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
PSY 282 |
Research Statistics |
3 |
PSY 310 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY 325 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
SOC 243 |
Introduction to Cultural Diversity |
3 |
SOC 251 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
SOC 255 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
CJS 320/420 or CJS 426 |
Criminal Justice Internship I, II or |
3-6 |
* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
If you have a passion for serving others, then we have a degree program for you that will deepen your understanding and empower you to serve at a higher level. The Human Services major prepares students for serving others well in a wide range of contexts. The Human Services field is considered the helping profession. Students are trained to work with diverse populations and address a wide range of social problems. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities. All of our graduates have a strong foundation in Bible and ministry, while also earning a professional degree that provides excellent career opportunities after graduation, and as a foundation for graduate school or Seminary. You will be encouraged to apply what you are learning in the real world in service to others as you exemplify the love of Christ through service in non-profit agencies, for-profit organizations, government settings, or in professional ministry.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
CJS 251 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
PSY 245 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
PSY 282 |
Research Statistics |
3 |
PSY 310 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY 325 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
PSY 349 |
Theories and Foundations in Counseling |
3 |
PSY 430 |
Survival Psychology |
3 |
PSY 457 |
Seminar in Counseling |
3 |
SOC 243 |
Introduction to Cultural Diversity |
3 |
SOC 255 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
SOC 356 |
Marriage and Family |
3 |
SOC 320/420 |
Human Services Internship I and II |
6 |
* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
In our rapidly changing world, you want to make a difference. With a major in Psychology, learned from a Christian worldview, you can make that difference! Empirically driven, the courses you take at Grace Christian University will empower you to understand why people think, feel, and behave the way they do, and what motivates people. This knowledge will give you the intellectual and leadership edge that will make you highly sought-after in today’s competitive job market. Whether your interests are in the helping professions; advertising, promotion, and marketing; organizational training and development; public relations; retail sales; human resources; or social and community services management, a Psychology degree from Grace Christian University will equip you to enter your career prepared to serve Christ in church and society.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
PSY 215 |
Psychology of Leadership |
3 |
PSY 245 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
PSY 282 |
Research Statistics |
3 |
PSY 310 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY 339 |
Health Psychology |
3 |
PSY 349 |
Theories and Foundations in Counseling |
3 |
PSY 430 |
Survival Psychology |
3 |
PSY 461 |
Physiological Psychology |
3 |
PSY 457 |
Seminar in Counseling |
3 |
SOC 243 |
Introduction to Cultural Diversity |
3 |
SOC 255 |
Intro to Human Services |
3 |
SOC 356 |
Marriage and Family |
3 |
PSY 320/420 or PSY 426 |
Psychology Internship I and II |
6 |
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is comprised of:
* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
Every Associates degree is designed to meet the Art and Science core required of students while intertwining our biblical core. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth in the world.
Are you desiring a career serving others? If so, our recently developed Associate of Arts in Social Science is the program for you. This program offers an introduction to concepts of psychology, human services, and criminal justice while providing foundational academic principles to support success during your time of study. Online cohorts and discussion boards encourage connection and allow opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships, lifelong friendships, and regular engagement with peers from across the country.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
CJS 220 |
Introduction to Legal Studies |
3 |
CJS 251 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology* |
3 |
PSY 245 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
PSY 215 |
Psychology of Leadership |
3 |
SOC 251 |
Principles of Sociology* |
3 |
SOC 255 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
SSC 298 |
Associate Degree Capstone |
3 |
* PSY 201 and SOC 251 apply toward both the Arts and Sciences Core and Social Science Content Area requirements.
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
Along with your Major you can add any Minor to gain the skills in specific areas that will further build your resume and round out your desired talents and abilities. Students who have a passion for people can add a Minor designed to support growth in areas related to serving/helping others.
Adding a minor in Criminal Justice degree gives a broad overview of the field and the unique challenges of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Students will have theoretical knowledge and application for real-world Christian service. Students gain an overview of criminal law and specific offenses and applies constitutional restrictions on government’s power emphasizing basic criminal law. Students will engage in a wide array of topics related to juveniles, criminology and law enforcement. Each course will integrate a Christian worldview of justice and on the topics studied.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
CJS 310 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
CJS 315 |
Criminal Procedures |
3 |
CJS 330 |
Law Enforcement and Corrections |
3 |
CJS 350 |
Criminology and Social Deviance |
3 |
CJS 370 |
Juvenile Law and Delinquency |
3 |
Pursuing a minor in Human Services gives practical support for helping others. No one is more prepared to meet this need than the Christian who is able to apply the principles of the Word of God and the knowledge and skills gained in a Human Services program. Students will learn to understand and practice cultural diversity competence. Growth in these skills equips individuals with the social graces needed to form bonds of mutual trust that will bridge the differences that ordinarily divides people. Students will engage in topics related to human services in public and private settings, contemporary Western society with emphasis on culture, socialization, group life, social institutions, social processes and social change.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
SOC 243 |
Introduction to Cultural Diversity |
3 |
SOC 251 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
SOC 255 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
|
Upper division PSY/SOC/CJS electives chosen with advisor |
6 |
Psychology students embrace individuals holistically, taking a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. Further, approaching psychology from a biblical worldview empowers students to support psychological findings in God’s general revelation with His special revelation, the Bible. Students will explore human development from conception through death using the biopsycho-social-spiritual model. Using major theories, such as psychodynamic, behaviorism, cognitive, ecological. Students will examine the psychological influences on health, well-being and longevity. There will be a focus on research methodology and statistics as a liberal arts discipline.The emphasis will be on developing an understanding of the principles and concepts underlying the use of statistics in social sciences research and applications.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
PSY 245 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
PSY 339 |
Health Psychology |
3 |
PSY 282 |
Research Statistics |
3 |
|
Psychology/Sociology elective chosen with advisor |
3 |
Grace Christian University is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). ABHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education and has designated Grace Christian University as an institute of higher education in which the Bible is central and the development of Christian life and ministry is essential.
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