PYCH-1020
1 hour
Graduate School and Career Preparation
–Fa, Sp
Information and guidance is provided for students to make
informed decisions regarding postbaccalaureate career options
in the human services. Students explore field options comparing
non-graduate school, preprofessional jobs as well as professional
career opportunities in psychology, counseling, and marriage and
family therapy.
PYCH-1600 General Psychology
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
Designed to provide a survey of modern scientific psychology.
The course content centers on such topics as the foundations of
psychology, development over the life span, how we experience
the world, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion,
personality, and social behavior. (Fee: $5)
PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A survey course designed to make students sensitive to the
impact of culture on life.
PYCH-2600 Human Development: Life Span
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An analysis of the physiological, social, and psychological
development of the individual from conception through the total life
span.
PYCH-2610 Statistics
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
Designed to provide an elementary coverage of descriptive and
sampling statistics commonly used in the behavioral sciences.
Includes problems of measurement, measures of central tendency
and dispersion, linear correlation, prediction, and simple tests of
significance. (Fee: $5)
PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Focus upon etiology, symptomatology, and prognosis of
psychological disturbance. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General
Psychology.
PYCH-2725 Child Development
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
A study of the physiological, social, and spiritual growth of the
child from conceptual through preadolescence. Emphasis on the
developmental research on family systems theory, the importance
of developmentally appropriate learning objectives including
play, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family
systems.
PYCH-2735 Child-Adolescent Development
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A study of the physiological, social, and spiritual growth of the
child from conceptual through adolescence. Emphasis on the
developmental research on family systems theory, the importance
of developmentally appropriate learning objectives including
play, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family
systems.
PYCH-2750 The Parent and the Child
3 hours
Designed to explore the basic value requisites for effective
family living. Basic concepts such as love, communication, and
parental modeling will be stressed.
PYCH-2840
3 hours
Concepts of Chemical Dependency
–Fa, Sp, Su
Available to all students. Designed to investigate the concept of
chemical dependency. Course emphasis is on the various drugs
of abuse and methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment.
Crosslisted as CRJU, PYCH, SOC, or SWK.
PYCH-2850 Psychology of Adjustment
3 hours
The systematic process of applying psychological principles
to everyday issues of human life. Biblical perspectives are
integrated into problem-solving paradigms for the development of
a psychologically healthy personality.
PYCH-3000 Addictions
–Sp
3 hours
This course examines a variety of addictions, including alcohol,
drugs, food, sex, gambling, computer games, Internet (including
pornography), and codependency. The course will focus on
causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and impact on society.
Students will be challenged to develop a biblical perspective.
PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships
–Fa
3 hours
Explores friendship, love, and romance from historical,
theoretical, and philosophical perspectives. Prerequisite: PYCH-
1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor.
PYCH-3380 Health Psychology
–Sp
3 hours
Designed to investigate the research and theory of many
disciplines to understand how psychology and health are
interconnected. The focus is on the major topics and problem
areas in health psychology. (Fee: $5)
PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality
–Sp
3 hours
Study of biblical content regarding human sexuality and
an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of
Christian thought. Crosslisted with SOC-3420 Human Sexuality.
Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of
instructor.
PYCH-3520 Counseling and Mentoring Women
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Study of the distinctives of biblical counseling specifically
applied to counseling women, the mandate and skill of mentoring
woman to woman, and biblical responses to life struggles that are
specific to women. Crosslisted as BECE.
PYCH-3610
3 hours
History and Systems of Psychology
–Fa, Sp
Major trends in the development of psychology from its
beginning to the present. Emphasis is placed upon contemporary
theory. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or
permission of instructor.
PYCH-3620 Psychology and Christianity
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Students will examine the historical and contemporary
discussions that have surrounded the boundaries and interface of
psychology and Christianity.
PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement
–Fa
3 hours
Emphasis on measurement theory and its applications,
including concepts of validity, reliability, and test construction and
selection. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics. (Fee: $20)
PYCH-3640
3 hours
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
–Sp
Psychology applied to the work world. Emphasis is on
methodology and activities of industrial/organizational
psychologists. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or
permission of instructor.
PYCH-3650 Learning and Memory
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A survey of theories in the field of learning and memory.
Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between brain and
behavior. Computer laboratory exercises are used to enhance
understanding of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: PYCH-
1600 General Psychology.
PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introductory course emphasizing the underlying
philosophies, current theories, and accepted procedures of
counseling. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology.
PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Group processes in a variety of group settings are the focus
as this course explores the interaction of individuals and groups.
Each student participates in a growth group as part of the course.
PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families
–Fa
3 hours
Students will explore the dynamics of marriage and family
relationships, and the means to help couples and family members
reconcile or enhance their relationships. Scriptual, psychological,
and Christian-life issues spanning family life cycles are studied.
PYCH-3690 Social Psychology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by
past and/or present interactions with social factors. Prerequisite:
PYCH-1600 General Psychology, or permission of instructor..
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