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clude: 202, 204, 208, 210, 310, 320, 322, 325, 326, 340, 344, 406, 410, 414, 418, 420, 422, 450 and ORLD 330. CPSY 202 and 450 must be taken at Biola University. CPSY courses used to fulfill GE requirements are not applied toward the upper division unit requirement in the major.

Psychology

Faculty Chair: ..................................................................Kevin VanLant, Ph.D. Associate Professors: ........................................... Nuñez, Van Lant Assistant Professor: ...................................................................Mullis Mission & Learning Outcomes The School of Professional Studies Psychology major is an under- graduate program specifically designed for adult students that includes course work emphasizing psychosocial development, integration, research, and foundational theories of psychologi- cal study. Since students select a psychology major for various reasons, a broad range of courses have been selected for students desiring employment or advancement in a variety of fields which may include education, ministry, human resources, business, and human services. The courses are chosen to concurrently satisfy the prerequisites for graduate programs in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology, school counseling, and other related fields of study. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is awarded upon comple- tion of university baccalaureate requirements. These include the following:

D. Achievement of “C” average (2.00 GPA) or above on all work taken within the major and cumulative.

E. Completion of the biblical studies foundation course sequence.

Old Testament Survey . ..................................................... 4 New Testament History & Literature . ......................... 3 Early Christian History—Acts . ....................................... 3 Bible Elective . ....................................................................4–6 Must be upper division electives (300- or 400-level course)

BBST 150

BBST 110

BBST 306

BBST 340

F. Completion of a minimum of 30 units at Biola University with at least 15 units (upper division level) in the major field. Extension credit or credit by examination may not be used to fulfill the minimum residence requirement of 30 semester units.

Courses (CPSY) CPSY 202

Group Behavior..................................................................... 2-3 A study of group behavior and how groups function ef- fectively. Emphasis is placed on group decision making and conflict resolution. Fee: $20. Psychology & Christian Thought........................................ 3 An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of psychology. (Same as PSYC 206) Statistics with Computer Application. ............................. 3 Basic descriptive and inferential statistics for social-psychologi- cal research and evaluation with an emphasis on computer application. This course is prerequisite for CPSY 320. Psychology &Worldview.................................................... 2-3 An introduction to the integration of faith, learning and living for a more accurate understanding of reality. The course emphasizes Christian thinking and psychological analysis of contemporary worldviews that are intellectually viable and consistent with biblical truth. Students examine case studies of individual and group behavior that demonstrate the meth- ods and difficulties of integration and application. Psychology & Anthropology............................................. 2-3 An examination of biblical concepts related to human relationships and interpersonal communication. Attention is given to human beings as designed and created by God, the

A. Completion of Biola University general education requirements.

General Education (GE) Requi rements Behavioral Science**. ........................................................................................ 3 Communication................................................................................................... 3 English Composition*. ...................................................................................... 6 Fine Arts. ................................................................................................................ 3 Foreign Language............................................................................................. 12 History..................................................................................................................... 6 World Civilizations (3) United States (3) Literature................................................................................................................ 3 Philosophy**......................................................................................................... 3 Science / Math. .................................................................................................... 8 Mathematics** (3) Science (3) Math / Science (2)

CPSY 204

CPSY 208

CPSY 210

* English 110B may be satisfied by CPSY 320.

** Two of the requirements in these areas may be satisfied by courses in the Psychology major (CPSY 208, 406, 450).

CPSY 310

B. Completion of a minimum of 130 approved semester units.

C. Completion of the 51 unit Psychology major. Twenty-four of these units must be upper division. Required courses in-

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