Psychology
humanistic-existential and cognitive behavioral which will be evaluated in the context of Christian framework. Credit(s): 3.
flourishing. Theological integration will also be covered as It shares a concern with both Christian theology and ancient eudaemonistic ethics regarding the cultivation of human virtues. Students will use the integrative thinking cultivated in the class while researching and presenting their findings. Cross- listed: BBST 465. Restriction(s): Psychology (PSYC) majors only. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 470 - Current Topics in Psychology Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites may vary. Credit(s): 1 - 3. researcher or self-directed research under the supervision of the professor of record. Prerequisite(s): Upper division status; “B” minimum grade in PSCY 209/211 and 305; cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 in all college level work or 3.5 cumulative G.P.A. in all Psychology coursework; completed essay. Note(s): May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. May receive no more than a total of six credits for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Three credits of PSYC 480 may be used toward the major. Credit(s): 1 - 6. PSYC 480 - Research in Psychology Research activity under the supervision of the primary PSYC 490 - Rosemead Special Programs Supervised research and / or reading in selected areas of Psychology through the Biola Special Programs. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Course usually offered abroad and subject to Department approval. Credit(s): 1 - 6.
PSYC 412 - Physiological Psychology A study of the physiological bases of behavior including neural, sensory, motor and chemical aspects with an emphasis on application to human rather than animal process. (Biology 311 Neurobiology may be taken as an alternative to this course.) Prerequisite(s): 305 and BIOS 100 or 111. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 414 - Readings in Psychology Reading and bi-weekly discussion with professor of record in a topic of the student’s choosing. The student is expected to work out, with the professor’s supervision, a detailed course proposal and bibliography and submit with a Learning Contract form available from the departmental office. Prerequisite(s): Upper division status. Note(s): May receive no more than a total of six credits for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Credit(s): 1 - 3. PSYC 418 - Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques Emphasis on core facilitation skills. Supportive, re-educative and reconstructive therapies considered. Personal growth activities incorporated. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 420 - Advanced Statistics Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of clinical and research data. Lecture and laboratory descriptive and inferential statistics. Major topics include correlation and regression, tests of significance and introduction to analysis of variance. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches are covered. Instruction assumes undergraduate background in statistics. Note(s): This course may be taken by senior psychology majors at the graduate level, course RSPY 502. Contact the department for details. Credit(s): 3. PSYC 440 - History & Systems of Psychology An overview of the history of psychology and classical systems in psychology. The class also considers issues in the philosophy of science relevant to psychological systems, research, theory, and practice. Note(s): This course may be taken by senior psychology majors at the graduate level, course RSPY 530. Contact the department for details. Credit(s): 2 - 3. correctional or related facility. Restriction(s): Junior or Senior class only. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. May receive no more than a total of six credits for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Three credits of PSYC 450 may be used toward the major. Credit(s): 1 - 6. PSYC 460 - Studies in Psychology Seminar course taught by special lecturers addressing areas of specific interest. Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Course usually offered abroad and subject to Department approval. Credit(s): 1 - 6. PSYC 450 - Directed Field Work in Psychology Supervised experience in mental health, educational, PSYC 465 - Positive Psychology An introduction to the field of positive psychology which focuses on the systematic study of optimal human functioning; aiming to discover factors that contribute to individual and community
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