Department of Psychology
FACULTY
Professors: Lewis , Poelstra (chairperson) , Sutherland Associate Professors: Pavelsky, Wright Assistant Professor: Hulgus
Objectives: The Psychology major provides opportunities for the student to interact with the theoretical and practical issues concerning human dynamics , including biblical considerations. It is intended that the student completing the major in Psychology will be prepared for graduate work and will be better equipped to enter professions dealing with the problems of humanity. Department Major: The Department of Psychology offers two emphases, one in General Psychology and one in Child Psychology. Both emphases require 32 units beyond the general education requirement (Psy 200) , 24 of which must be upper division. Supporting science requirement: Biology 311 as part of the 8 units of general education science and /or mathematics.
General Psychology Emphasis Required Courses: 210, 305, 306, 310, 402, and 405. Child Psychology Emphasis Required Courses: 210, 301, 320, 334, 402, 405, and 430.
Early Childhood Education Program: Open to all majors for elective credit, this program leads to certification by the State of California for Pre-School Education. The program requires 17 units, including 201 , 311, 320, 350, 400, and 430. Note: Admission into Biola College does not guarantee admission into the Psychology Major. Requirements for admission to the major include a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above with a minimum grade of C (2.0) both in Introduction to Psychology and Statistics with Computer Application. Students should apply in the Spring semester of their sophomore year. Transfer students (Jr. ) should apply immediately upon acceptance into Biola. Admission to the major is by the decision of the Psychology faculty. Department Minor: 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division.
200 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
302 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
(Human Development) (3)
Major issues of educational psychology including background and development; role of the teacher and learner; learning theory, motivation, educational evaluation , individual differences, and adjustment. Application within the context of local church ministry and para-church agencies. (For non-psychology majors only. )
Development from conception to old age, emphasizing the effects of genetic endowments and environmental influences on emotional , cognitive, verbal , social , and personality
development.
201
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - PROGRAM
304 ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS
(3)
I (3)
Correlation methods , partial and multiple correlation , simple and factoria l analysis of variance and co-variance, linear and multiple regression models. Prerequisite: 210. Offered on sufficient demand.
Various kinds of schools for young children, their philosophy and program emphasis; Title 22, materials and equipment purchasing; scheduling, staffing, job descriptions; food preparation, parent meetings, practicing nutrition; accident prevention and emergency care. (Not for psychology credit.)
305 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (4)
Philosophy, methodology, and analysis of the experimental method. Discussions of problems in conducting and evaluating psychological research. Three hours le_cture, two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 210. Laboratory fees: $10.00. 306 APPRAISAL OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (4) Evaluation and construction of methods for describing and measuring individual differences in intelligence, attitudes , values, perception, and personality organization. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 210. Laboratory
206 STATISTICS I (3)
Frequency distributions, graphs, central tendency, variability, areas under the normal curve, t-distributions, confidence intervals, chi square , rank-order and Pearson correlation . For
non-psychology majors.
210 STATISTICS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (4) Elementary statistics for psychological research; literature and computer analysis in sampling, probability, descriptive statistics, basic nonparametric statistics, t-tests , correlation, regression equations, and data processing. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Either semester. Laboratory
fee $7.00.
308 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Selected topics in the development of cognition , socialization, learning, personality and exceptionality from birth to maturity.
fees $10.00.
301
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Prerequisite: 200
Application of social and psychological principles to the educative process; role of the teacher and learner; motivation, intelligence, transfer of learning, measurement; influences of cultural values and American social structure on schools, school systems; recent outstanding contributions in research
309 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (4)
Nature , causes, and treatment of abnormal behavior, including personality disorders, neuroses , psychoses, reactions to stress and other dysfunctions. Field experience required in
and experimentation. Prerequisite: 210.
Mental Health faci li ty. Prerequisite: 200.
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