Psychology
generally viewed from a male perspective). Also included is the impact of ethnicity and class on gender issues. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 355 - Psychology of Family An examination of family from three different perspectives: Scriptural, cultural and clinical. A major goal of the course is to stimulate thinking regarding the integration of these perspectives. Particular emphasis will be placed on the study of family purpose, roles within the family, and psychological processes leading to healthy and unhealthy outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 365 - Cognitive Psychology This course focuses on the underlying cognitive processes directing behavior. Topics include, but are not limited to, the neural basis of cognition, perception and attention, perception- and meaning-based knowledge representations (schemas), memory concepts and principles, problem solving, reasoning, language structure and use, cognitive development, and the nature of intelligence. Prerequisite(s): 305. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 405 - Social Psychology Analysis of social behavior, including social cognition, attitude formation and change, conformity, prejudice, group processes, etc. Both theory and research findings will be examined. Prerequisite(s): 305. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 411 - Theories of Personality An overview of personality theories including the primary representatives of the major schools: analytic or dynamic, humanistic-existential and cognitive behavioral which will be evaluated in the context of Christian framework. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 412 - Physiological Psychology A study of the physiological bases of behavior including neural, sensory, motor and chemical aspects with an emphasis on application to human rather than animal process. Prerequisite(s): 305 and BIOS 100 or 111. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Note(s): Biology 311 - Neurobiology may be taken as an alternative to this course. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 414 - Readings in Psychology Reading and bi-weekly discussion with professor of record in a topic of the student’s choosing. The student is expected to work out, with the professor’s supervision, a detailed course proposal and bibliography and submit with a Learning Contract form available from the departmental office. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May receive no more than a total of 6 credits for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. PSYC 418 - Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques Emphasis on core facilitation skills. Supportive, re-educative and reconstructive therapies considered. Personal growth activities incorporated. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 420 - Advanced Statistics Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of clinical and research data. Lecture and laboratory descriptive and inferential statistics. Major topics include correlation and regression, tests of significance and introduction to analysis of variance. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches are covered. Instruction assumes undergraduate background in statistics. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Note(s): This course may be taken by senior psychology majors at the graduate level, course RSPY 502. Contact the
PSYC 211 - Statistics with Computer Applications Lab Use of Excel and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to obtain descriptive and inferential statistics covered in 211. Experience in developing surveys, analyzing survey data and writing research reports. Note(s): Concurrent with PSYC 209 unless PSYC 209 has been met with transfer credits or AP credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PSYC 303 - Human Sexuality An examination of human sexual functioning, behavior, relationships, and feelings. Issues of sexuality are discussed within spiritual, psychological, cultural, and medical/health related perspectives. Prerequisite(s): 200. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 305 - Experimental Psychology Philosophy, methodology and analysis of the experimental method. Discussions of problems in conducting and evaluating psychological research. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): 209, 211. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. PSYC 306 - Psychological Testing and Assessment Theory and principles of psychological assessment and testing including the construction, reliability, validity and application of assessment methods and devices in various professional settings. Prerequisite(s): 209, 211. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 309 - Abnormal Psychology Nature, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within current categorical systems. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 313 - Psychology of Religious Experience An examination of the nature and scope of religious experience including such issues as the development of religious concepts and values, conversion, the experience of prayer and spiritual maturity. Attention is also given to issues in the integration of psychology and theology. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 315 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology A study of the application of the principles of psychology in industrial and organizational settings. Prerequisite(s): 200. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 317 - Psychology of Marriage Covers significant contemporary theoretical and clinical literature of marriage as a social and religious institution and an intimate, committed interpersonal psychological relationship. Includes topics such as the neurobiology of emotions and adult love, the psychology of interpersonal communication, conflict and problem solving, marital sexuality, gender issues, the developmental course of the marital relationship, emotional abuse and violence, and spirituality in marriage. Prerequisite(s): 200. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 319 - Cross-Cultural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology This course is designed to increase student awareness of the historical treatment of cross-cultural issues within a psychological context and to explore psychological issues in various cultural contexts within the American culture and worldwide. Attention is paid to the psychological dynamics involved in the formation and reduction of prejudices, discrimination, and stereotypes. Prerequisite(s): 200. Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 320 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan A study of the theory and research concerning lifespan development. Consideration will be given to the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and moral aspects of human development across the entire span from conception to death. Discussion will include timely issues of personal relevance to the student’s own developmental pathway. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 325 - Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence An in-depth study of theory and research concerning the child and adolescent period. Issues to be considered will include physiological, psychological, social, behavioral, and spiritual development from the period of conception through adolescence. Both pathogenic and adaptive patterns will be addressed with a view to facilitating optimal development. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 345 - Psychology of Gender This course explores a wide variety of psychological issues that concern gender, including sex-related differences, life events unique to gender and gender experiences (e.g., women’s experiences in areas that are
department for details. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 440 - History and Systems of Psychology
An overview of the history of psychology and classical systems in psychology. The class also considers issues in the philosophy of science relevant to psychological systems, research, theory, and practice. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Note(s): This course may be taken by senior psychology majors at the graduate level, course RSPY 530. Contact the department for details. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. PSYC 450 - Directed Field Work in Psychology Supervised experience in mental health, educational, correctional or related facility. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Psychology Major. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. May receive no more than a total of 6 credits for 414,
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