COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
•li1◄ # 1 • 1 l•lil A DMSION OF ROSEMEAD SOIOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Dean: Patricia L. Pike, Ph.D. Undergraduate Chair: Christopher Grace, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: Poelstra Associate Professors: Grace, Ingram, Strauss Assistant Professor: Cimbora, Dickens
COURSES 200 Introduction to Psychology (3) A survey of psychology as an empiri cal/ behavioral science with a consid eration of underlying philosophical bases in light of a Christian world view. Topics to be surveyed include development , cognition, learning, motivation, physiology, socialization, personality and psychopathology. 206 Psychology and Christian Thought (3) An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of psychology. Prerequisites: 200 and Biblical Studies 105. 210 Statistics with Computer Applications (4) Elementary statistics for psychological research ; literature and computer analysis in sampling, probability, descriptive statistics, basic nonparamet ric statistics, t-tests, correlation, regres sion equations and data processing. Not for general education math/ sci ence requirement. Three hours lec
Group I: Learning (310)
issues as the development of religious con cepts and values, conversion, the experi ence of prayer and spiritual maturity. Attention is also given to issues in the inte gration of psychology and theology. 315 lndustrlal/Organlzational Psychology (3) Astudy of the application of the prin ciples of psychology in industrial and organizational settings. Prerequisite: 200 or consent 319 Crosscultural/Ethnlc Issues In Psychology (3) The psychological dynamics involved in the formation and reduction of preju dices, discrimination , and stereotypes will be explored. The cotll'se is designed to increase student awareness of the hi~ torical treatment of crosscu!UIJ'al issues within a psychological context, and to sensitize students to ethnic minorities and issues within the American culture
Physiological Psychology (412) or Neurobiology (Biology 311) Group II: Psychology of Religious Experience (313) Developmental Psychology: Life-Span (320) Developmental Psychology: Childhood (321) Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (322) Social Psychology (405) Group Ill: Experimental Psychology (305) Introduction to Measurement (306) Advanced Statistics (502) Group IV: Abnormal Psychology (309) Theories of Personality (411) Personality and Psychopathology I (515) All students are encouraged to take at least 1111e anme from the following: Group V: Human Sexuality (303) Industrial/Organizational Psychology (315) Crosscultural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology (319) Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques (418) Seminar in Group Process (426) History and Systems of Psychology (530) Graduate School Preparation Th Jo/lowing coulll.! are recommended /or graduau sdwol fmParalion: Experimental Psychology (305), Introduction to Measurement (306), Learning (310), Developmental Psy chology: Life-Span (320), Social Psy chology (405), Theories of Personality (4I1) , Physiological Psychology (412) or Neurobiology (Biology 311), His tory and Systems of Psychology (530). Undergraduate Permission to Take Graduate Courses Senior level undergraduate psychol ogy majors may take certain graduate courses (listed at the end of this section) with permission. A special form may be obtained in the graduate Psychology Department It must be ftlled out and signed by the student's advisor, dean of Rosemead, and instructor of the course. MINOR A PsychoUJgJ Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division . Psychology 200 is a prerequisite for the minor.
OBJECTIVES
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The psychology major provides opportunities to study a broad spectrum of issues concerning human nanll'e and functioning from a distinctly Christian world view. Since students select a psy chology major for a variety of reasons, course offerings are designed to provide as much flexibility as possible. Only three courses are required of all stu dents (Introduction to Psychology, Psy chology and Christian Thought, and Statistics with Computer Applications). 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 those most suited to their vocational and personal goals. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor ofArts degrre in Psyclwlogj is offered upon completion of the WJiver sity baccalaureate and major require ments. The psychology major requires the completion of a minimum of 35 units beyond Introduction to Psychology (200), 24 of which must be upper divi sion. Psychology 200 is prerequisite to all other psychology cotll'ses. All majors are required to take Psychology and Christian Thought (206), Statistics with Computer Applications (210) and to select at least one course from each group of courses listed below. All students desiring to major in psy chology must complete an application for admission to the major after three semesters of coursework and meet the requirements specified thereon. The application forms are available in the Undergraduate Psychology Program Office. All majors must complete an outcome examination prior to gradua tion , which will be taken during the stu dent's last semester in the program.
and worldwide. Prerequisite: 200. 320 Developmental Psychology: lifespan (3)
A study of the theory 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. 321 Developmental Psychology: Childhood (3) An in-depth study of theory and research concerning the childhood period from conception through pre adolescence. Particular attention will be given to the issues of parent-<:hild bonding and the impact of family dynamics and interaction upon the development of children. Genetic-mat urational factors along with their inter action with experiential factors will be examined as to their effect upon behavior. Both pathogenic and adap tive patterns will be addressed with a view to facilitating optimal 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 considered will include physiological, psychological and social changes, iden tity formation, behavior and moral development. Discussion will include
ture , two hotll's laboratory. 303 Human Sexuality (3)
An examination of human sexual functioning , behavior, relationships , and feelings . Issues of sexuality are discussed within spiritual, psychologi cal, cultural, and medical / health related perspectives. Prerequisite: 200 or Biology 100 or 111. 305 Experimental Psychology (4) Philosophy, methodology and analysis of the experimental method. Discus sions of problems in conducting and evaluating psychological research . Three hours lecture, two hours labo ratory. Prerequisite: 210. 306 Introduction to Measurement (3) Theory and principles of measure ment including the construction, reli ability, validity and application of mea surement devices in various profes sional settings. Prerequisite: 210. 309 Abnormal Psychology (3) Nature, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior, including the full range of mental disorders identified within current categorical systems. 310 Leaming (4) Empirical findings and theoretical devel opment in the area of learning and their application to human behavior. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 305. Lab fee: $10. 313 Psychology of Religious Experience (3) An examination of the narure and scope of religious experience including such
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