"The undergrad psychology department's strength lies in its balanced approach to both the clinical and experimental aspects ofpsychology. The program stresses personal and spiritual growth as well as intellectual growth. As a result, the graduate is well prepared to continue his/her study in a highly competitive field and to utilize his training to carry out the Lord's work. " Steve George Psychology student Undergraduate Psychology Major (A Division of Rosemead School of Psychology) .,,.--- ---
Gary H. Strauss, Ed.D., Undergraduate Chair
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Professors: Carter , Edwards, V. Lewis, Narramore, Poelstra Associate Professors : Brady, Duvall, Kelley, McQueen, Rogers , Strauss Assistant Professors: Edkins, Hunter , Polite, Shepperson, Wong Objectives: Biola University's psychology courses and under graduate major are offered through the Rosemead School of Psychology. The Rosemead faculty offers courses from the bachelor 's level in psychology through the doctorate in clinical psychology. The psychology major provides opportunities for undergraduate students to interact with theoretical , research and applied issues concerning human dynamics, including biblical considerations. It is intended that many students completing the major in psychology will pursue graduate work in psychology or related disciplines. To this end, the undergraduate major consists of a core of required courses providing a comprehensive founda tion to which is added elective courses which provide specializa tion suited to the individual student's interests and professional goals. Psychology Major: The major requires 32 units beyond the general education requirement (Psy 200), 24 of which must be upper division . Psychology 200 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses . Core Courses: Statistics (2 10) , Experimental Psychology (305), Introduction to Measurement (306), Learning (310), Social Psychology (405) and Theories of Personality (411). Early Childhood Education Program: Open to all majors for elective credit, this program leads to certification by the State of California for Preschool Education. The program requires 17 units, including Early Childhood Education - Programs I , II, and III (201, 311, and 350), Developmental I (307) and Family Interaction and the Child (430).
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