Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
PSYC 306 - Psychological Testing and Assessment 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(s): 209, 211. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 309 - Abnormal Psychology Nature, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within current categorical systems. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 313 - Psychology of Religious Experience 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. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 315 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology A study of the application of the principles of psychology in industrial and organizational settings. Prerequisite(s): 200. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 317 - Psychology of Marriage 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(s): 200. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 319 - Cross-cultural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology 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 involved in the formation and reduction of prejudices, discrimination, and stereotypes. Prerequisite(s): 200. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 320 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan 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. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 325 - Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence 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. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 345 - Psychology of Gender This course explores a wide variety of psychological issues that concern gender, including sex-related differences, life events unique to gender and gender experiences (e.g., women’s
Psychology, Minor Minor Requirements A Psychology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits, 12 of which must be upper-division. Prerequisites The following course is a prerequisite to the minor and may not be applied toward the 18 credits:
Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 200
Core Requirements The following course is required for the minor and may be applied toward the 18 credits:
Psychology and Christian Thought
Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 206
Elective Requirements Choose 15 credits of psychology electives, 12 of which must be upper-division.
Courses Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology 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. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 206 - Psychology and Christian Thought An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of psychology. Prerequisite(s): 200, BBST 105. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 209 - Statistics with Computer Applications 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. Note(s): Concurrent with PSYC 211. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 211 - Statistics with Computer Applications Lab 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. Note(s): Concurrent with PSYC 209 unless PSYC 209 has been met with transfer credits or AP credit. Credit(s): 1. PSYC 303 - Human Sexuality 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(s): 200. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 305 - Experimental Psychology 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(s): 209, 211. Credit(s): 4.
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