Abnormal Psychology 3 Nature, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within current categorical systems. 3 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. Psychology of Religious Experience Industrial / Organizational Psychology 3 A study of the application of the principles of psychology in industrial and organizational settings. Prerequisite: 200 or consent.
Psychology Minor - Rosemead School of Psychology
PSYC 309
Minor Requirements A Psychology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division. Introduction to Psychology The following course is prerequisite to the minor and may not be applied toward the 18 units:
209
PSYC 313
PSYC 315
Introduction to Psychology
Units: 3
PSYC 200
Psychology & Christian Thought The following course is required for the minor and may be applied toward the 18 units:
Psychology of Marriage
3
PSYC 317
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: 200 or consent.
Psychology & Christian Thought
Units: 3
PSYC 206
Courses (PSYC)
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. 3 An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of psychology. Prerequisites: 200, BBST 105. Psychology & Christian Thought 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 variance, and several non-parametric tests including chi-square. Not for general education math / science requirement. Notes: Concurrent with PSYC 211. 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. Notes: Concurrent with PSYC 209 unless PSYC 209 has been met with transfer units or AP credit. Statistics with Computer Applications Lab
PSYC 200
Applied Learning
3
PSYC 318
Empirical findings and theoretical development in the area of learning and their application to human behavior. When Offered: Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 305. Notes: Lab fee: $10. 3 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 Cross-cultural / Ethnic Issues in Psychology involved in the formation and reduction of prejudices, discrimination, and stereotypes. Prerequisite: 200. Developmental Psychology: Lifespan 3 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. 3 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. Developmental Psychology: Childhood & Adolescence Psychology of Family 3 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. Notes: Open only to upper division students.
PSYC 206
PSYC 319
PSYC 209
PSYC 320
PSYC 211
PSYC 325
Human Sexuality
3
PSYC 303
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: 200. 4 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: 210. Experimental Psychology 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.
PSYC 355
PSYC 305
PSYC 306
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