Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

Students complete a broad liberal arts foundation alongside discipline‑specific psychology work. The program emphasizes hands‑on research (students conduct at least two major studies), opportunities to collect human participant data during Psychology‑sponsored Research Night, and faculty‑guided projects that can culminate in written reports, poster presentations, and occasional journal publication. The department encourages at least two internships in settings matched to student interests, including concussion research, autism treatment and behavioral therapy, residential treatment for adolescents, birth‑to‑three programs, program evaluation at children’s hospitals, shelters, hospitals, private practice, and schools. Additional experiential elements include participation on the WLC Institutional Review Board, PSI CHI Honor Society, Psychology Club, regional conference attendance, and study abroad with faculty.

Entry requirements

The page does not list specific admission criteria for the major; applicants follow Wisconsin Lutheran College's undergraduate admissions policies and should consult the college admissions office for details.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for both graduate study and direct entry into the workforce. Nearly 65% of majors pursue further education; for those applying to graduate programs, 97% are admitted to one of their top three choices. Recent cohorts scored in the 98th percentile on the ETS Psychology Major Field Test among 241 colleges and universities. Alumni have gone on to graduate fields such as public health, marriage and family therapy, social work, occupational therapy, clinical and rehabilitation psychology, school psychology and counseling, art and music therapy, and psychometrics. Graduates also work in social and community service, government and civil service, clinical agencies, education, consulting, business and human resources, and public relations. The program notes national job‑growth projections for related professions (e.g., psychologists, mental health counselors, school counselors, family therapists) as context for career demand.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not specify program‑level scholarships. Prospective students should explore Wisconsin Lutheran College institutional aid, departmental awards (e.g., PSI CHI-related recognitions), research‑related funding opportunities, and internship‑support resources through the college.