Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology Catalog: 1971-1972

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology offers a broad range of courses and experiences relevant to the understanding and modifica­ tion of human behavior. Faculty members represent a number of special­ ties within the fields of psychology, education, and theology. All gradu­ ate programs are designed to meet the individual needs of students preparing for careers in professional psychology. History The Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology has developed from the outreach of the Narramore Christian Foundation. This Foundation, incorporated in 1958, is an evangelical Christian organization devoted to the furtherance and application of the fields of psychology and edu­ cation. In 1968 the Narramore Christian Foundation received permis­ sion to grant the M.A. and Ph.D. through the Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology. In 1970 the Rosemead Graduate School of Psy­ chology was incorporated separately in anticipation of its official open­ ing in September, 1970. Rosemead, California The city of Rosemead is a part of the greater Los Angeles metro­ politan area. It is strategically situated near key freeways which make major attractions of Southern California easily accessible. Located in a major population center, abundant opportunities exist for intellectual, cultural, and recreational activities. Among the many places of special interest within easy driving dis­ tance are Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Huntington Library, Holly­ wood Bowl, Dodger Stadium, Anaheim Stadium, Mount Wilson Observa­ tory, and the Los Angeles Music Center. The Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology does not provide on­ campus housing facilities. There are numerous apartments and houses for rent within convenient distance of the school. Objectives Historically the problems of human adjustment have been handled in isolated fashion by disciplines such as medicine, psychology, and 8

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