COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IIIEil
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Psychology
Department Minor: 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division. Psychology 200 is o prerequisite for the minor. 200 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY '3; Asurvey of psychology 01 on empiricol/behoviorol science with a con11derotion of underlying philosophical bases in light of o Christion world view. Topics to be surveyed include development, cognition, learning, mot1vat1on, phy11ology, sociolizotion, person ality and psychopathology 205 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT ,3) An empiricol/behovmrol study of the dynom1Cs of personal adjustment. Includes o focus on such 1ssue1 as self-esteem, the impact of parent-child relot1on1h1p1 on adult personality, coping with anger, guilt and depre111on ond interpersonal relotion1hip1 and relationship skills. Prerequ111te: 200. 206 PSYCHOLOGY AND CHRISTIAN THOUGHT [3: An introduction to the nature and process of the application of Chri1t1 □ n thought to the study ond practice of psychology. Prereq u11ite1: 200 ond Theology l00. 210 STATISTICS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (4' Elementary statistics for psychological research; literature and computer onoly1i1 in sampling, probability, desmptive 1toti1tic1, basic nonparametric 1toti1tic1, t-te1t1, correlot1on, regre111on equations and data processing. Not for general education moth/soence requirement. Three hours lecture, two hours labora tory. Either semester. lob fee: Sl 0. 303 HUMAN SEXUALITY '3) An exom,notion of the areas of human sexual functioning and behavior. l11ue1 of sexuality ore dilcu11ed within opsychological and medicol/heolth related framework. Prerequisite 200 or Biol ogy 100 or 111. 305 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 4 Philosophy, methodology and onoly111 of the experimental method. Di1cu11ion1 of problems in conducting and evaluating psychological research. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 210. lob fee S5 Spring semester 306 INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENT (3) Theory and prinoples of measurement including the construc tion, reliability, validity and application of measurement dev1Ce1 in various p1 □ fe11ionol settings. Prerequ111te: 210. Sprrng semester. 309 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY '3) Nature, causes ond treatment of obnormol behavior, including the full range of mental disorders 1dentif1ed within current cate gorical systems 310 LEARNING (4) Emp1rrcal finding1 and theoretical developments 1n the area of learning and their application to human behavior. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 305. lob fee· S"5 Fall semester. 313 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE '3 An examination of the nature and scope of religious experience including such i11ue1 01 the development of religious concepts ond values, conver11on, the experience of prayer ond spiritual maturity. Attention is 0110 given to introductory i11ue1 of the integration of psychology and theology. 315 INOUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3: Astudy of the opplicot1on of the principles of psychology in industrial and orgonizotionol settings. Prerequisite: 200 or con sent. 320 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY LIFE-SPAN ;3) A study of the theory and research concerning life-span development. Consideration will be given to the physical, emo tional, cognitive, social and moral 01pect1 of humon development ocross the entire spon from conception to deoth. Di1/u11ion will include timely i11ue1 of personal relevance to the student's own developmental pathway.
321 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD :3 An in-depth study of theory and 1e1eorch concerning the childhood period from conception through preadolescence. Particu lar attention will be given to the 111ue1 of parent-child bonding and the impact of family dynamics and interoctmn upon the development of children. Genetic-moturotionol foctors olong with their interaction With experientml factors will be examined 01 to their effect upon behavior. Both pothogenlC and adoptive patterns will be oddre11ed with oview to facilitating optimal development and sociolizallon of children. Foll semester. 322 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. ADOLESCENCE \3) Ao in-depth study of theory and research concerning the adolescent perrod including the tron11t1 □ n from childhood to adolescence and from adolescence to adulthood. l11ue1 to be considered will include physiological, psychological ond social changes, identify formation, behavior and morol development. Oi1cu111on will include timely 111ue1 of personal relevance to the college student's own development 01 on emerging young adult. Spring semester. 405 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Attitude formation and change, attitude measurement, pre1u dice, conformity, leadership, affiliation drrves and group processes. Social experiments and research. Prerequisite: 210. Sprrng semes ter. 410 MOTIVATION l3) Phy11olog1cal, p1ycholog1col and 1oc1□ I bo111 for motivation. Topics include drives, obesity, sexual motivation, need for achieve ment and aggression 411 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY I (3) An overview of per1onol1ty theones including the prrmory repre1entot1ve1 of the major schools: analytic or dynamic, humon i1t1c-exi1tentiol and behavioral. 412 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY '.3 Astudy of the physiological bases of behavior including neural, sensory, motor and chemical aspects with on emphasis on oppl1- cot1on to human rather than animal processes. (BIO 311 Neurobiology may be token 01 on alternative to this course , Prerequ111te· Biology l00 or 111. 413 SENSATION ANO PERCEPTION (3' Theory and research regarding the process of 1en1ot1on and perception and their relation to motivation and learning. 414 READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY '.l-3) Reading and bi-weekly discussion with professor of record in o topic of the student's choosing. !he student 11 expected to work out, with the profe11or'1 supervision, a detailed course proposal and bibliography and submit with o learning Contract form available from the departmental office. Prerequ111te senior stand ing. Either semester. 418 SEMINAR IN IHERAPEUIIC TECHNIQUES :3 Emphasis on core facilitation skills. Supportive, re-educative and reconstructive therapies considered. Personal growth activities incorporated. Prerequisite: consent. 426 SEMINAR IN GROUP PROCESS (3 Techniques for forming goups, analyzing processes, leadership focilitotors, measurement of behavior and methods of 1tobili11ng gorns over time. Prerequisite: consent 450 DIRECTED FIELD WORK IN ~SYCHOLOGY 1-3) Supervised experience in mental health, educational, correc tional or related facility Open only to upper division students. Prerequi11te1: 306, 309 and consent. Either semester. 470 CURREN! TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 3 Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Prerequisite: consent
ADivision of Rosemead School of Psychology
Dean: S. Bruce Narramore, Ph.D. Gory H. Strauss, Ed.D., Undergraduate Coordinator Faculty Professors: Carter, Edwards, V. Lewis, Narramore, Poelstra, Worden Associate Professors: Duvall, Guy, Hunter, Kelley, Larzelere, McOueen, Mohline, Strauss Assistant Professors: Gabrielson, Howkins, Martinez, Pike, Polite, Wong Objectives: The psychology major provides op portunities to study a brood spectrum of issues concerning human nature and functioning from o distinctly Christion world view Since students select a psychology major for o variety of reasons, course offerings ore designed to provide os much flexibility as possible. Only three courses ore required of all students (Introduction to Psychology, Psychology and Christian Thought, and Statistics with Computer Ap plications). Students preparing for graduate study in psychology toke a brood 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. Department Major: The major requires aminimum of 35 units beyond Introduction to Psychology (200), 27 of which must be upper division. Psychology 200 is prerequisite to all other psychology courses. All mo1or1 ore required to toke Psychology and Christion Thought (206), Statistics with Computer Applicotions (210) and to select at least one course from eoch of the following groups of courses: Group I learning 1310), Phy11ologicol Psychology ( 412) or Neurobiology (BIO 311 ), Motivation ( 410), Sens □· lion and Perception ( 413). Group II Psychology of Religious Experience (313), Develop mental Psychology: life-Span (320), Developmen tal Psychology: Childhood (321 ), Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (322), Social Psychology (4051 Group Ill: Experimental Psychology (305), Introduction to Measurement (306), Advanced Statistics 502). Group IV Abnormal Psychology (309), Theories of Personality (411), Personality I (551), Personality II (553). All students ore encouraged to toke at least one course from the following Group V: Psychology of Personal Adjustment (2051, Human
Sexuality (303), Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques (418), Seminar in Group Process ( 426 ), lndustrrol/ Organizational Psychology (3 15).
Graduate School Preparation: Students intending to pur sue graduate studies in psychology ore required to toke Experi mental Psychology (305 I The following courses ore recommended for groduote school preparation: Introduction to Measurement (306), learning (310), Develop mental Psychology: l1fe-Spon (320), Social Psychology 1405\, Theories of Personality ( 411), Phy1iolog1col Psychology ( 412, or Neurobiology (BIO 311), and History and Systems of Psychology (530).
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