Psychology, B.A.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology (ULO 1). 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). 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. 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 PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology, 24 of which must be upper- division. 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; PSYC 206 - Psychology and Christian Thought; PSYC 209 - Statistics with Computer Applications and PSYC 211 - Statistics with Computer Applications Lab; BBST 105 - Foundations of Christian Thought; and ENGL 112 - Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I and ENGL 113 - Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II. 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. Prerequisites PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology 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.
Choose one of the following Political theory courses: POSC 350 Political Philosophy – Ancient
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Political Philosophy – Modern Studies in Political Science
POSC 351 POSC 480
Credit(s): 1–8.
Research or Honors Seminar: POSC 470
Political Science Research and Writing
Credit(s): 3.
Or:
Honors Seminar in Political Science I Honors Seminar in Political Science II
POSC 495 AND POSC 496
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements The remaining 9 credits (if taking POSC 495 and 496) or 12 credits (if taking POSC 470) may be chosen from upper-division Political Science electives. Concentrations Public Administration Students interested in public service at the municipal, county, state or federal level are advised to major in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration. Concentration-Specific Requirements In addition to the Political Science major requirements, the Public Administration concentration includes the courses listed below. These Public Administration concentration credits also fulfill the Political Science major upper-division elective credits outlined above. For advisement, contact the History and Political Science Department. POSC 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration Credit(s): 3. POSC 488 Internship and Research Project Credit(s): 9. An additional POSC upper-division course from among the Public Administration sequence (below) is also required. POSC 306 Public Policy Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 485 Public Law Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 486 Personnel and Human Resources Management Credit(s): 3. History: Secondary Instruction The History: Secondary Instruction concentration prepares students for teaching the social sciences, including Political Science. For Information see the description under the History major. Psychology, B.A. Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology encompasses: 1. Training in psychology. The objective is to provide the foundations appropriate for further learning whether in graduate school, other vocational training, or in general living. 2. Promotion of investigation and integration of psychology and theology. Investigation and integration will take the form of incorporation of psychology and biblical training in the integration of faith, learning, and living. 3. Development and promotion of the use of the education in ministry and service. Ministry and service takes the form of active participation in the functions of the Christian and secular communities. Program Learning Outcomes The Psychology Department is committed to developing a program that will meet their Mission objectives through continuous assessment of student learning, course objectives and our program learning outcomes, listed below.
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