Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

Pillar College is an undergraduate and graduate institution rooted in Christian faith and classical Christianity. Its educational approach brings intellectual, spiritual, and social development together, with students encouraged to serve Christ and make a lasting contribution to their communities. The college serves a diverse student population through various instructional sites throughout the world.

Academic options include practical majors and concentrations designed to prepare students for future job success. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including accelerated and exclusive pathways. The LEAD accelerated degree allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as 24 months, meeting one night each week in a small, cohort-based class format without exams. Graduate study is presented as a way to expand career opportunities and earning potential while building a foundation in faith and leadership. The BLEND program offers an Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts in Spanish and includes English as a second language instruction.

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Pillar College provides campus options supported by in-person and virtual tours. International students should understand that Christian faith is central to the college’s identity and curriculum. Students join a community where faculty, staff, and fellow students contribute to the educational experience, while programs offer practical study options, cohort learning, graduate preparation, and pathways that can accommodate different schedules.

This programme is offered as a concentration within a broader Bachelor of the Arts degree. It is delivered on-campus and can be completed in as few as four semesters through the LEAD accelerated programme. Students engage in coursework, internships, mentorship, and enrichment training. The programme integrates biblical and theological principles with psychological theories and practical counseling skills.

Focus areas include Marriage and Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Life Coaching, Mental Health First Aid Certification, Professional Coaching, Spiritual Formation.

The programme requires completion of a concentration within the B.A. in Psychology & Counseling. Students take courses specific to their chosen concentration, including practicum and certification components. Total credits for the concentration are not specified on the page.

Graduates may pursue roles as Behavioral Assistants, Life Coaches, Crisis Advocates, or enter ministry-related counseling settings without state licensure.

Applicants must meet Benchmark 1 requirements and achieve passing scores on the Praxis Core exams: Reading 156, Math 150, Writing 162. Required documents include official transcripts and test scores.

On-campus, full-time or accelerated via LEAD; can be completed in as few as 4 semesters. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.