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Prerequisites PSYC 200 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses for
2. Demonstrate knowledge of and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate familiarity with the concept of integration of faith and learning, its benefits and challenges, and apply appropriate methods in producing integrative scholarship and skills (ULO 2). 4. Apply psychological principles and principles derived from the integration of faith and learning to service in their churches and communities (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Internal program assessment may include surveys, signature assignments, and a capstone course. External program assessment includes the ETS Major Field Test which is a graduation requirement. The Major Field Test is used to demonstrate achievement of our cognitive learning outcomes. Exams will be scored against national norms and every year the psychology faculty will review exam results to determine program strengths and weaknesses. Our students' Program Learning Outcome results are confidential. The results are not calculated into the student's GPA nor considered a part of the student's academic degree program. Program Learning Outcome results are used only to inform the University of student performance in designated fields so that areas for improvement can be identified within our Psychology program and/or courses. If the Program Learning Outcome requirement has not been met by the conferral date, Biola will not issue final transcripts or a diploma until the assessment has been completed. Requirements 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: PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSYC 206 Psychology and Christian Thought 3 PSYC 209 & PSYC 211 Statistics with Computer Applications and Statistics with Computer Applications Lab 4 BBST 105 Foundations of Christian Thought 3 ENGL 112 & ENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I and Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II 6 2. Completing a minimum of 30 hours of General Education and Bible. 3. Accomplishing an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level work. 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.
Psychology majors and minors. 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.
RSPY 502/ PSYC 420 RSPY 530/ PSYC 440
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History and Systems of Psychology
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Major Requirements General Education Requirements PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Core Requirements All Psychology majors, are required to take eight core courses (including PSYC 200 for GE credit), which include: PSYC 206 Psychology and Christian Thought
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PSYC 209 PSYC 211 PSYC 305 PSYC 320 PSYC 365 PSYC 411
Statistics with Computer Applications Statistics with Computer Applications Lab
Experimental Psychology
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
Cognitive Psychology Theories of Personality
Elective Requirements Select 15 credits of Psychology electives, 11 of which must be upper-division Recommended courses for students interested in graduate study: PSYC 306 Psychological Testing and Assessment PSYC 405 Social Psychology PSYC 412 Physiological Psychology PSYC 440 History and Systems of Psychology Total Credits
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Public Relations, B.A. Degree Program
Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements in the Department of Media, Journalism and Public Relations, students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. The Public Relations major requires the completion of a minimum of 44 credits beyond the general education requirements, 24 of which must be upper-division. The Department offers four areas of concentration: • Agency and Corporate PR • Entertainment and Events PR • Media Relations • Nonprofit and Ministry PR
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