2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

Faculty Luke Tse , Chair; Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1991; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT); National Certified Counselor (NCC). At Cedarville since 2001. Kristin DeWitt , Professor of Psychology. Education : B.A., Clearwater Christian College, 1987; M.A., Liberty University, 1992; M.A., Argosy University, Tampa, 2002; Psy.D., Argosy University, Tampa, 2005; Licensed Psychologist (FL). At Cedarville University since 2015. Charles Dolph , Senior Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1974; M.Ed., Georgia State University, 1982; Ph.D., Georgia State University, 1982. Licensed Psychologist (OH). At Cedarville since 1979. Michael Firmin , Distinguished Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., Calvary Bible College, 1983; M.A., Calvary Theological Seminary, 1985; M.S. and Ph.D., Bob Jones University, 1987, 1988; M.A., Marywood University, 1992; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2000. National Certified Counselor (NCC); Licensed Psychologist (OH). At Cedarville since 1998. Ruth Markham , Associate Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., Grace College, 1979; M.A., Ball State University, 1981; Ed.S., Ball State University, 1982; Ed.D., Ball State University, 1987; Certified School Psychologist (OH). At Cedarville since 2011. Di Wu , Assistant Professor of Psychology. Education: B.S., Beijing Normal University, 1999; M.Ed., Beijing Normal University, 2002; M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. At Cedarville since 2011. Felisha Younkin , Assistant Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A. Miami University, 2007; M.S., The Ohio State University, 2010; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2013; Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (OH). At Cedarville since 2016. Emeriti Robert Abbas , Professor Emeritus of Psychology. Education: B.M., Northwestern College, 1959; B.A., Wartburg College, 1962; M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1965; Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia, 1972. Licensed Psychologist (OH). At Cedarville since 1971. Stanley Ballard , Professor Emeritus of Psychology. Education: Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, 1954; Th.B., Baptist Bible College, 1956; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1964; M.S., North Texas State University, 1965; Ph.D., North Texas State University, 1971. At Cedarville from 1965–2001. Milton Becknell , Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., University of North Texas, 1973; B.S.N., Texas Christian University, 1977; M.S.N., University of Texas at Austin, 1980; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1989. Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Health Psychology (ABPP); Registered Nurse (TX); Licensed Psychologist (OH). At Cedarville since 2004. Chi-en Hwang , Professor Emerita of Psychology. Education: B.S., National Taiwan University, 1977; M.A., University of Iowa, 1980; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1986. At Cedarville since 1991. Psychology The psychology major provides students with general exposure to the field of psychology in preparation for graduate study in psychology and related fields or a number of other human service positions. Course requirements involve 42 semester credits of psychology core courses and an additional 12 semester hour track: Psychology Core Courses.........................................................42 PYCH-1600 General Psychology.............................................. 3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan............................. 3 PYCH-2610 Statistics................................................................ 3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology ........................................... 3 PYCH-3610 History and Systems of Psychology. ..................... 3 PYCH-3620 Psychology and Christianity.................................. 3 PYCH-3650 Learning and Memory........................................... 3 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling........................................ 3 PYCH-3690 Social Psychology................................................. 3 PYCH-3730 Research Methods................................................ 3 PYCH-3900 Neurophysiological Psychology............................. 3 PYCH-4640 Psychology Comprehensive Review...................... 3 *PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship.......................................... 3 Professional Issues Block...................................................... 3 PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology...............................1 PYCH-1010 Writing in APA..................................................1 PYCH-1020 Graduate School and Career Preparation.......1 *Capstone Course Select one of the following tracks............................................12 Comprehensive Counseling Track................................... 12 PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement...........................3 PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics. ........................................3 PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families...............3 PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills.........................................3 Health Psychology and Addictions Track........................ 12 PYCH-3000 Addictions....................................................3 PYCH-3380 Health Psychology. .....................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior...........................3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis. .....................................3 Cognitive Neuroscience Track.......................................... 12 PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement...........................3 PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience. .............................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior...........................3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis. .....................................3 Child and Family Track...................................................... 12 PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships.................................3 PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families...............3 PYCH-3701 Counseling Adolescents..............................3 PYCH-4700 Counseling Children....................................3 Research Track................................................................... 12 PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement...........................3 PYCH-3720 Psychology of Personality...........................3 PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research...................................3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis. .....................................3 Cross-Cultural Psychology Track..................................... 12 PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology..........................3 PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research...................................3 **Study abroad credits...................................................6 **Students must complete the required internship at an international site. It is strongly recommended that students also minor in one of the language studies. Psychology Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements................................45–53 Psychology Major Requirements..................................................54 Electives.................................................................................21–29 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 175 Department of Psychology Faculty