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Biola University
Associate Professors: Van Lant Courses Applied Psychology (APSY) APSY 204 - Psychology and Christian Thought
APSY 406 - Social and Cultural Psychology Credits 3 Analysis of social behavior, including social cognition, attitude formation, change, and group processes. Emphasis is placed on the application of social psychology principles to a range of issues, including sociocultural diversity, prejudice, conflict resolution, and gender roles. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Focuses on a number of important psychological factors for effective performance in the workplace. Includes communication styles, Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 410 - Psychology in the Workplace developing conflict resolution skills, employee selection process, goal setting, time management, diversity and cultural sensitivity, stress management, and work conditions. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 414 - Theories of Personality Credits 3 An overview of personality theories including the primary representatives from the major schools: analytic-psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, and cognitive-behavioral. Integrative content will be emphasized throughout the course. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 417 - Counseling Techniques Credits 3 An overview of basic clinical interviewing and counseling techniques from both didactic and experimental perspectives. Topics include methods and theories in counseling, roles in the counseling relationship, legal considerations, dealing with resistance, cultural awareness and ethical issues related to counseling. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 420 - Psychology of Marriage and Family Life Credits 3 An exploration of contemporary marriage and family life, including cultural and sociological factors impacting today's family. Divorce and remarriage, single parenting, dual career families, and the role of religious faith in the home will be addressed. Grade Mode: A.
Credits 3 An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of psychology. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 208 - Statistics with Computer Application Credits 3 Students will explore basic descriptive and inferential statistics for social- psychological research and evaluation with an emphasis on computer application. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 320 - Experimental Psychology Credits 3 Students will be introduced to basic research design and evaluation methods. An analysis of the philosophy and methodology of the experimental method is considered. Students will complete an experimental research paper using APA guidelines and formatting. Note(s): This course must be passed with a "C" or better to fulfill requirements for graduation. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 325 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Credits 3 A study of the theory and research regarding human development from conception through death. Consideration will be given to the biological, psychological, cultural, and social influences on human development. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 344 - Abnormal Psychology Credits 3 Abnormal psychology is an exploration of the nature, causes and treatments of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5). This course is structured and designed to facilitate maximum exposure to the "real world" of psychopathology through diverse learning assignments and exploration o current events within the field of psychology. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 352 - Psychology of Health and Well-Being Credits 3 An overview of basic clinical and counseling techniques oriented toward psychological health and well-being will be explored. Students will examine the contributions of psychological research to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of a variety of health concerns. This course will also explore the nature of stress arising from work, family, mobility and cultural lifestyles. A particular emphasis will be placed on the benefit of a well-integrated spiritual life. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 365 - Cognitive Psychology Credits 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the research and theories of higher mental processes. Among the cognitive processes to be studied are problem solving, memory, language, attention, reasoning, and thinking. The physiological basis of cognitive processes will be discussed. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 470 - Current Topics in Psychology
Credits 1-3
Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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