Cognitive Psychology 3 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: 305. 3 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: 305. Social Psychology Theories of Personality 3 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. 3 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. (BIOS 311 Neurobiology may be taken as an alternative to this course.) Prerequisites: 305 and BIOS 100 or 111. Physiological Psychology Readings in Psychology 1-3 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: upper division status. Notes: May receive no more than a total of six units for 414, 450 and 480 combined. 3 Emphasis on core facilitation skills. Supportive, re-educative and reconstructive therapies considered. Personal growth activities incorporated. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques Advanced Statistics 3 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: consent. Notes: This course may be taken by senior psychology majors with consent of the departmental chair as the graduate level course, RSPY 502. 3 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: consent. Notes: This course may History & Systems of Psychology be taken by senior psychology majors with consent of the departmental chair as the graduate level course RSPY 530. Directed Field Work in Psychology 1-6 Supervised experience in mental health, educational, correctional or related facility. Open only to upper division students. Prerequisites: Consent and upper division standing. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six units. May receive no more than a total of six units for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Three units of PSYC 450 may be used toward the major.
Studies in Psychology 1-6 Seminar course taught by special lecturers addressing areas of specific interest. Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Course usually offered abroad. Subject to departmental approval. Notes: May be repeated for credit. 1-3 Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Prerequisite: Consent. Current Topics in Psychology
PSYC 365
PSYC 460
210
PSYC 470
PSYC 405
Research in Psychology
1-6
PSYC 480
Research activity under the supervision of the primary researcher or self-directed research under the supervision of the professor of record. Prerequisites: Upper division status; “B” minimum grade in PSCY 209 and 305; cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 in all college level work or 3.5 cumulative G.P.A. in all Psychology coursework; completed essay. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six units. May receive no more than a total of six units for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Three units of PSYC 480 may be used toward the major. 1-6 Supervised research and / or reading in selected areas of Psychology through the Biola Special Programs. Subject to departmental approval. Notes: May be repeated for credit. Rosemead Special Programs
PSYC 411
PSYC 412
PSYC 490
PSYC 414
PSYC 418
PSYC 420
PSYC 440
PSYC 450
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