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2. Demonstrate knowledge of and conduct basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation (ULO 1). 3. Use research to understand and apply relevant psychological principles to individuals in the workplace, community, and society at large (ULO 3). 4. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in integrating a biblical worldview with their work, ministry, or family life (ULO 2). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Requirements Admission to the Applied Psychology major presumes a level of employment experience and personal maturation. The intent is to provide an option for those who desire to enhance their education or take on greater employment responsibility but whose life circumstances make pursuing a traditional baccalaureate program detrimental to successful completion.
BBST Integrative course (taken as APSY 265) BBST Integrative course (taken as APSY 355) BBST Integrative course (taken as APSY 425) BBST Integrative course (taken as APSY 465) Program Courses All students must take the following thirteen program courses: APSY 208 Statistics with Computer Application
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APSY 265 APSY 320 APSY 325 APSY 344 APSY 355 APSY 365 APSY 406 APSY 410 APSY 414 APSY 417 APSY 425 APSY 465 APSY 490
Psychology and Christian Thought
Experimental Psychology
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Health and Well-Being
Cognitive Psychology
Social and Cultural Psychology Psychology in the Workplace
Theories of Personality Counseling Techniques
Psychology of Marriage and Family Life
Positive Psychology
The following admissions requirements must be observed: 1. Filing of a Biola University undergraduate application.
Applied Psychology Capstone
Total Credits
40
2. Completion of an autobiographical essay describing your desire to pursue a B.S. in Applied Psychology and your goals upon completion of your degree. 3. Completed PSYC 200 (or equivalent general psychology course) with a minimum grade of a "C" (2.0). 4. Recommended completion of 45 undergraduate semester credits. 5. Accomplishing an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level work. 6. Recommendation of five years of life, work or ministry experience since graduating high school. 7. Once coursework at Biola University has commenced, all further major and biblical studies courses must be completed through Biola University. 8. Students must graduate within 10 years of beginning their coursework at Biola University. Curriculum Requirements A Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The Applied Psychology major requires the completion of 40 credits beyond the PSYC 200, 24 of which must be upper-division.
Biblical Ministries, B.S. Mission The B.S. in Biblical Ministries exists to provide adult learners with training in Biblical interpretation, theological understanding, and practical ministry skills for effective service in their local contexts. Degree Program The Bachelors of Science in Biblical Ministries is a program aimed at enabling adult learners to earn a bachelor’s degree and providing them with training for ministry in their local contexts. Intended for adults who already possess ministry experience and some college credits, this 100% online program provides a faster time to completion by utilizing Biola’s trimester system, thus enabling students to take courses year-round and allowing them to complete their degrees in as little as 24 months (assuming all of their general education requirements are completed before entering the program). The program combines excellent education in biblical and theological studies as well as training in practical ministry skills with professors from Biola’s Talbot School of Theology. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Ministries, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic contents of all books of the Old and New Testaments, including the ancient world contexts of the Bible. Apply the biblical teaching for Christian faith and practice (ULO 1, 2). 2. Appraise the biblical, philosophical, and theological foundations of ministries within churches and parachurch organizations (ULO 1).
Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses The Core Curriculum (GE) requirement for PE has been waived for this major. Bible Requirement BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation BBST 105 Foundations of Christian Thought BBST 109 Old Testament History and Literature BBST 110 New Testament History and Literature BBST 260 Christian Theology BBST 306 Early Christian History - Acts
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