Psychology A Division of Rosemead School of Psychology Faculty Dean:
• PSYC 320 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 365 - Cognitive Psychology Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 411 - Theories of Personality Unit(s): 3. Undergraduate Permission to Take 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 - Advanced Statistics Unit(s): 3. (see PSYC 420) • RSPY 530 - History & Systems of Psychology Unit(s): 2- 3. (see PSYC 440) Recommended Courses for Students Interested in Graduate Study • PSYC 306 - Psychological Testing & Assessment Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 405 - Social Psychology Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 412 - Physiological Psychology Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 440 - History & Systems of Psychology Unit(s): 3. Psychology Minor - Rosemead School of Psychology Minor Requirements A Psychology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division. Introduction to Psychology The following course is prerequisite to the minor and may not be applied toward the 18 units: • PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology Unit(s): 3. Psychology & Christian Thought The following course is required for the minor and may be applied toward the 18 units: • PSYC 206 - Psychology & Christian Thought Unit(s): 3. Courses (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. Unit(s): 3. PSYC 206 - Psychology & 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. Unit(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. Unit(s): 3.
Clark D. Campbell, Ph.D. Peter C. Hill, Ph.D. Edwards, Grace, L. Hall, Hill, Strauss Brunt, Bustamante, Eltiti, Lee- Kim, Pak Porter, Williams
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Mission & 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: 1. Completing with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in each of the following courses: Introduction to Psychology 200; Psychology & Christian Thought 206; Statistics with Computer Application 209 and 211; Biblical Studies, Foundations of Christian Thought 105; and English 112 and 113. 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 ʼ s third semester of college work. Psychology (B.A.) Rosemead School of Psychology 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 units beyond Introduction to Psychology (200), 24 of which must be upper division. Psychology 200 is prerequisite to all other psychology courses. All Psychology majors, only, are required to take eight core courses, which include: • PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 206 - Psychology & Christian Thought Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 209 - Statistics with Computer Applications Unit(s): 3. • PSYC 211 - Statistics with Computer Applications Lab Unit(s): 1. • PSYC 305 - Experimental Psychology Unit(s): 4.
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