psychology major requires the completion of a minimum of 35 units beyond Introduction to Psychology (200), 24 of which must be upper division. Psychology 200 is prerequisite to all other psychology courses. All majors are required to take seven core courses, which include Introduction to Psychology (200), Psychol- ogy & Christian Thought (206), Statistics with Computer Applica- tions (209 and 211), Experimental Psychology (305), Developmen- tal Psychology: Lifespan (320), Cognitive Psychology (365) and Theories of Personality (411). Minor A Psychology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division. Prerequisite: PSYC 200. PSYC 206 is required for the minor and may be applied toward the 18 units.
Human Sexuality...................................................................... 3 An examination of human sexual functioning, behavior, rela- tionships, and feelings. Issues of sexuality are discussed within spiritual, psychological, cultural, and medical / health related perspectives. Prerequisite: 200. Experimental Psychology..................................................... 4 Philosophy, methodology and analysis of the experimental method. Discussions of problems in conducting and evaluat- ing psychological research. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory. Prerequisite: 210. Psychological Testing & Assessment. ............................... 3 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: 210. Abnormal Psychology............................................................ 3 Nature, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within current categorical systems. Psychology of Religious Experience................................. 3 An examination of the nature and scope of religious experi- ence 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. Industrial / Organizational Psychology............................ 3 A study of the application of the principles of psychology in industrial and organizational settings. Prerequisite: 200 or consent. Psychology of Marriage......................................................... 3 Covers significant contemporary theoretical and clinical literature of marriage as a social and religious institution and an intimate, committed interpersonal psychological relation- ship. Includes topics such as the neurobiology of emotions and adult love, the psychology of interpersonal communica- tion, conflict and problem solving, marital sexuality, gender issues, the developmental course of the marital relationship, emotional abuse and violence, and spirituality in marriage. Prerequisite: 200 or consent. Applied Learning..................................................................... 3 Empirical findings and theoretical development in the area of learning and their application to human behavior. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 305. Lab fee: $10. Cross-cultural / Ethnic Issues in Psychology.................. 3 This course is designed to increase student awareness of the historical treatment of cross-cultural issues within a psycho-
PSYC 303
PSYC 305
PSYC 306
Undergraduate Permi ss ion to Take Graduate Courses
Senior level undergraduate psychology majors may take certain graduate courses (listed at the end of this section) with permis- sion. A permission request form may be obtained in the Psychol- ogy Department. It must be filled out and signed by the depart- ment chair, dean of Rosemead, and course instructor. Recommended courses for students interested in graduate study PSYC 306, 318, 405, 412, 440
PSYC 309
PSYC 313
Courses (PSYC) PSYC 200
Introduction to Psychology................................................. 3 A survey of psychology as an empirical/ behavioral science with a consideration of underlying philosophical bases in light of a Christian worldview. Topics to be surveyed include development, cognition, learning, motivation, physiology, socialization, personality and psychopathology. Psychology & Christian Thought........................................ 3 An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 200, BBST105. Statistics with Computer Applications. ........................... 3 Basic statistics for psychological research. Descriptive statistics, correlation / regression and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing, type I and II errors, t-tests, analysis of vari- ance, and several non-parametric tests including chi-square. Not for general education math / science requirement. Concurrent with PSYC 211. Statistics with Computer Applications Lab.................... 1 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. Concurrent with PSYC 209 unless PSYC 209 has been met with transfer units or AP credit.
PSYC 315
PSYC 206
PSYC 317
PSYC 209
PSYC 318
PSYC 211
PSYC 319
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