COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
f.t•l3t·!t SCIENCE
305 Experimental Psychology (4) Philosophy, methodology and analysis of the exper imental method. Discus sions of problems in conducting and eva luating psychologica l research . Three hours lecture, two hours labo ratory. Prerequisite: 210. 306 Introduction to Measurement (3) Theory and principl es of measure ment including the construc tion, reli abi lit y, validit y and application of measurement devices in var ious pro fessional seuings. Prerequisite: 2I0. 309 Abnormal Psychology (3) Nature, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within current categorical systems. 310 Learning (4) Empirical findings and theoretical deve~ opment in the area of learning and their application to human beha1~or. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 305. Lab fee: $10. 313 Psychology of Religious Experience (3) An examination of the nature and scope of religious experience including such issues as the development of religious con cepts and values, conversion , the experi ence of prayer and sp irilllal maturity. Allention is also given to issues in the inte gration of psychology and theology. 315 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3) Astudy of the application of the prin ciples of psychology in industrial and organizational setlings. Prerequisite: 200 or consent. 319 Crosscullural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology (3) The psychological dynamics involved in the formation and reduction of preju dices, discrimination, and stereotnies will be explored. ll1e course is designed to increase student awareness of the his torical treatment of crosscultural issues within a psychological context, and lo sensitize students to ethnic minorities and issues within the American culture
Chai r: Dietrich Buss, Ph.D. OBJECTIVES
ab le from th e departmental office. Prerequisite: upper division status. 418 Seminar in Therapeutic Technigues (3) Emphasis on core facilitation skills. Supportive, re-ed11cat ive and reco n struc tive therap ies considered. Per sonal growth activit ies incorporated. Prerequisite: co nse11 t. 426 Seminar in Group Process (3) Tech niq11es for forming gro 11ps, ana lyzing processes, leadership faci lita tors, measurement of behavior and methods of stabilizing gains over time. Prerequisite: consent. 450 Directed Field Work in Psychology (1-3) Supervised experience in mental health , educationa l, correctional or related facility. Open on ly to upper division students. Prerequisites: 306, 309 and consent. 470 Current Topics in Psychology (3) Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the fi eld of psychol ogy. Prerequisi te: consent. 480 Research in Psychology (1 -3) Research activity consisting of assisting doctoral level research und er the supervision of the primary researcher or self-directed research under th e supervision of the professor of record. Prerequisites: 210 and consent. Note: The following graduate level courses ma)' be takrn by senior psJclwlogy majors with comenl of the departmental chair. For e01me description see Rosemead section of catalog. 502 Advanced Statistics (3) 515 Personality and Psychopathology I (3) 530 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
321 Developmental Psychology: Childhood (3)
An in-depth st udy of theory and resea rch concerning the chi ldh ood period from conception through pre ado lescence. Particular allention will be given to the issues of parent-child bonding and the imp act of family dynamics and interaction upon the development of child ren. Gene ti c-mat urational factors along with their inter act ion with experiential factors will be examined as to their effec t upon behavior. Both pathogenic and adap tive pallerns will be addressed with a view to facilitating opt imal develop ment and socialization of children. 322 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (3) An in-depth study of theory and research concerning the adolescent period including the transition from childhood to adolescence and from adolescence to adulthood. Issues to be cons idered will include phys iologi cal, psychological and social changes, iden tity formation, behavior and moral development. Discussion will include timely issues of personal releva nce to the college student's own development as an emerging young adult. 405 Social Psychology (3) Analysis of social behavior, including social cognition , auitude formation and change, conformity, prejudice, group processes, etc. Both th eory and researc h findings will be examined. Prerequisite: 305. 411 Theories of Personality (3) An overview of personality theories including the primary representatives of th e major sc hoo ls: analytic or dynamic, humanistic-existe ntial and behavioral. An integrative model will also be presented. 412 Physiological Psychology (3) 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 3I I Neurobiology may be taken as an alternative to this course.) Prerequi site: Biology 100 or 111. 414 Readings in Psychology (1-3) 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 profes sor' s supervision, a detailed course proposal and bibliography and submit with a Learning Contract form avail-
The social science major is an inter departmental program offered by the departments of history, political science and sociology. Upon completion of the social science major, it is intended that the studern 11~1! have a wider perspective on the nature of man; recognize that his present perspective is based on the expe riences of histOf)'; be aware that value sys- tems have definite impli cations for soci- ety as a whole; be able to think analyti- cally and develop an understanding of, and a commitmern to, Christian values; have an awareness of his own social and political responsibilities; have an apprec~ ation for the wonl1 of a free society, and be prepared for graduate study or career opponunities in education, law, the serv- ice professions, research, business, gov- ernment or 01ristian service. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science is offered upon complet ion of the univers it y bacca laur eate and major requirements. The social sci ence major requires completion of 31 units, 24 of which must be upper divi sion. Within the major, the student mu st choose a co ncen tr at ion of 18 units in History, Politi cal Science, or Sociology, three units of which must be the disciplin e's resea rch course (History 480, Political Science 470, or Sociology 443). In addition to the concentration , Political Science 205 and another three unit upper division Political Science course are required. The appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor. Public Sector Employment Preparation Students interested in public serv ice at the municipal, county, state or federal level are advised to take a con centration in political science. The 15-unit concentration should include Political Science 205, and Public Administration 301, 306, 470 , and 488. Internship in Public Administra tion should be taken in the public sec tor. For advisement see the Political Science Department. Social Science California Secondary Teaching Credential The History Department in cooper ation with the Education Department pro\~des a secondary teaching program in Social Science. This program pre pares students to teach history, govern ment, geography and economics in Cal ifornia high schools.
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and worldwide. Prerequisite: 200. 320 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan (3)
A study of the th eory and research concerning life-span development. Consideration will be given to the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and moral aspects of human develop ment across the entire span from con ception to death. Discussion will include timely issues of personal rele vance to the student's own develop mental pathway.
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