Psychology
P sychology A division of Rosemead School of Psychology Faculty
the completion of a minimum of 35 credits beyond Introduction to Psychology (200), 24 of which must be upper division. Psychology 200 is prerequisite to all other psychology courses for Psychology majors only. All Psychology majors, are required to take eight core courses, which include:
Clark D. Campbell, Ph.D.
Dean
Introduction to Psychology Psychology & Christian Thought Statistics with Computer Applications Statistics with Computer Applications Lab Experimental Psychology Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 200 PSYC 206 PSYC 209
Peter C. Hill, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Chair
Edwards, Grace, L. Hall, Hill, Strauss
Professors
Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 211
Porter, Williams
Associate Professors
Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 4.
Brunt, Bustamante, Eltiti, Lee-Kim, Pak
Assistant Professors
PSYC 305 PSYC 320
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
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: 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. 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. 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
Cognitive Psychology Theories of Personality
PSYC 365 PSYC 411
Credit(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.
Advanced Statistics
Credit(s): 3.
RSPY 502
(see PSYC 420)
History & Systems of Psychology
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
RSPY 530
(see PSYC 440) Recommended Courses for Students Interested in Graduate Study PSYC 306 Psychological Testing & Assessment
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Social Psychology
PSYC 405 PSYC 412 PSYC 440
Physiological Psychology
History & Systems of Psychology
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
Psychology Minor Minor Requirements A Psychology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits, 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 credits:
Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 200
Psychology & ChristianThought The following course is required for the minor and may be applied toward the 18 credits:
Psychology & Christian Thought
Credit(s): 3.
PSYC 206
211
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