Psychology
P sychology A division of Rosemead School of Psychology Faculty Dean:
Psychology, B.A. 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 credits beyond Introduction to Psychology (200), 24 of which must be upper-division. Prerequisites Psychology 200 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses for 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.
Clark D. Campbell, Ph.D.
Peter C. Hill, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Chair:
Edwards, Grace, L. Hall, Hill, Strauss
Professors:
Porter, Williams
Associate Professors: Assistant Professors:
Brunt, Bustamante, Eltiti, Lee-Kim, Pak
Mission and 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 most suited to their vocational and personal goals. 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: Completing with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in each of the following courses: Introduction to Psychology 200; Psychology and Christian Thought 206; Statistics with Computer Application 209 and 211; Biblical Studies, Foundations of Christian Thought 105; and English 112 and 113. Completing a minimum of 30 hours of General Education and Bible. Accomplishing an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level work. 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.
Advanced Statistics
Credit(s): 3.
RSPY 502
(see PSYC 420)
History and Systems of Psychology
RSPY 530
Credit(s): 2.
(see PSYC 440) Core Requirements All Psychology majors, are required to take eight core courses, which include:
Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 200 PSYC 206 PSYC 209
Psychology and Christian Thought
Statistics with Computer Applications Statistics with Computer Applications Lab Experimental Psychology Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Cognitive Psychology Theories of Personality
Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 211
Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 4.
PSYC 305 PSYC 320
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 365 PSYC 411
Elective Requirements Choose 15 credits of Psychology electives, 11 of which must be upper-division. Recommended courses for students interested in graduate study:
Psychological Testing and Assessment Social Psychology
PSYC 306
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 405 PSYC 412 PSYC 440
Physiological Psychology
History and Systems of Psychology
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
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