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Psychology A Division of Rosemead School of Psychology

4. Filing of an application as a psychology major which shall include an autobiographical essay. The application can be filed any time following the completion of the student’s third semester of college work.

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Academic Programs

Faculty

Psychology (B.A.) Rosemead School of Psychology Psychology Minor - Rosemead School of Psychology

Clark D. Campbell, Ph.D.

Dean

Peter C. Hill, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Chair

Psychology (B.A.) Rosemead School of Psychology

Edwards, Grace, Hill, Strauss

Professors

L. Hall, Porter, Williams

Associate Professors

Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The 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 eight core courses, which include:

Brunt, Bustamante, Eltiti, Lee-Kim, Pak

Assistant Professors

Mission & Learning Outcomes

The psychology major provides opportunities to study a broad spectrum of issues concerning human nature and functioning from a distinctly Christian worldview. Since students select a psychology major for a variety of reasons, course offerings are designed to provide as much flexibility as possible. There are eight courses required of all students. Students preparing for graduate study in psychology take a broad set of courses in the research and theory of psychology as well as foundational courses in applied areas. Students majoring in psychology as a terminal degree or those preparing for the ministry or other professional areas may select from both theoretical and applied courses those most suited to their vocational and personal goals.

Introduction to Psychology

Units: 3

PSYC 200

Psychology & Christian Thought Statistics with Computer Applications Statistics with Computer Applications Lab

Units: 3

PSYC 206

Units: 3

PSYC 209

Units: 1

PSYC 211

Experimental Psychology

Units: 4

PSYC 305

Developmental Psychology: Lifespan

Units: 3

PSYC 320

Cognitive Psychology Theories of Personality

Units: 3

PSYC 365

Units: 3

PSYC 411

Undergraduate Permission to Take Graduate Courses

Senior level undergraduate psychology majors may take certain graduate courses with permission. A permission request form may be obtained in the Psychology Department. It must be filled out and signed by the department chair, dean of Rosemead, and course instructor. Graduate Courses The following graduate level courses may be taken by senior psychology majors with consent of the departmental chair.

Admission Requirements

Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission as a psychology major in the School of Psychology, nor permission to enroll in upper division psychology courses. The following requirements must be observed: 1. Completing with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in each of the following courses: Introduction to Psychology 200; Psychology & Christian Thought 206; Statistics with Computer Application 209 and 211; Biblical Studies, Foundations of Christian Thought 105; and English 110A and B.

Advanced Statistics

Units: 3

RSPY 502

(see PSYC 420)

History & Systems of Psychology

Units: 3

RSPY 530

(see PSYC 440)

Recommended Courses for Students Interested in Graduate Study PSYC 306 Psychological Testing & Assessment

2. Completing a minimum of 30 hours of General Education and Bible.

Units: 3

Social Psychology

Units: 3

PSYC 405

Physiological Psychology

Units: 3

PSYC 412

3. Accomplishing an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level work.

History & Systems of Psychology

Units: 3

PSYC 440

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