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PPHR-3200 Pharmacy Calculations
–Fa
2 hours
In this course, skills will be developed to apply pharmaceutical
mathematics to safely and accurately calculate dose, rate of
infusion, and/or compound prescriptions. Basic elements will
include conversion between units, understanding weights
and measures, and methods of expressing concentration.
Prerequisites: third-year prepharmacy student; PPHR-1011
Profession of Pharmacy–Introduction to Public Health; PPHR-
1012 Profession of Pharmacy–History and Issues; PPHR-2013
Profession of Pharmacy-Careers; PPHR-2014 Profession of
Pharmacy–Careers.
PPHR-4280
2 hours
Introduction to Health Behaviors and Beliefs
This course provides an introduction to concepts of patient
health behaviors and cultural health beliefs. In the first half of the
semester, students will examine the theories explaining health
behaviors and complete in-class activities utilizing the theory
to influence health behavior change. In the second half of the
semester, students will examine health beliefs in cultures around
the world and the implications of these beliefs with regard to
modern health care systems.
Department of Psychology
Course Descriptions
Psychology (PYCH)
PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Acquaints the psychology major with various areas and issues
in the field of psychology. Included will be its specialties, graduate
school information, vocational opportunities, and legal and ethical
matters. Should be taken during the freshman year.
PYCH-1010 Writing in APA
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Students in the course will learn and practice the standards
of writing for the behavioral and social sciences as set forth by
the American Psychological Association (APA) and the ethical
standards for research and scholarship.
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 BTCM.
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.
(Fee: $10)
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.
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2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
PPHR-3200 – PYCH-3620
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