1991-1992 Academic Catalog

PYCH-270 Child Development-A, w; Sp, Su 4 hours A study of the physiological, psychological. and spiritual growth ofthe child from concep– tion to the preadolescent level. Developmental research is emphasized. Prerequisite: PYCH- 160 General Psychology. PYCH-275 The Parent and the Child-Sp 4 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-301DeathandDying-A, W 4hours An analysis of contemporary thought concerning thanatology. the study of death and dy– ing, and a study of Biblical content that brings balance to these views. The content includes an examination of cultural attitudes about death and dying, facing death in a technological age, being a survivor. and the personal and social choices of last rites. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-330 Health Psychology- W 4 hours Designed to investigate the research and theory of many disciplines to understand how psychology and health are interconnected. The focus of attention is on the major topics and problem areas in health psychology Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. (Fee: $20) PYCH-361 History and Systems of Psychology-A 4 hours Major trends in the development of psychology from its beginning to the present. Empha– sis is placed upon contemporary theory. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-363 Psychological Measurement- W 5 hours An analysis of theoretical principles and assumptions basic to the measurement of human characteristics and behavior. Offers training in the construction. selection. and use of psycho– logical tests. Prerequisite: PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics. (Fee: $20) PYCH-364 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 4 hours Psychology applied to the world of work. Emphasis is on the methodology and activities of industrial/organizational psychologists. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology or per- mission ofinstructor. (even years) PYCH-365 Psychology of Learning- W 4 hours Concepts and theories of learning with emphasis placed on personal applications of ac– cepted procedures. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-366 Fundamentals of Counseling- w; Sp 5 hours An introductory course emphasizing the underlying philosophies, current theories. and accepted procedures of counseling. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology PYCH-367 Group Dynamics-A 5 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 a part of the course. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. (odd years) PYCH-369 Social Psychology-Sp 5 hours The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by past and/or present interac– tions with social factors. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-370AdolescentDevelopment-A, W 4hours Recent research dealing with adolescents will be emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of cultural. social, and personal family variables. Spiritual variables integrated into the developmental process. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-371 Adult Development and Aging-A 4 hours Focuses on adult development and aging. Topics include adult relationships, retirement from work, leisure, sexuality, physical health, mental health, and dying. Psychology 171 PYCH-372 Psychology of Personality-A 4 hours Contemporary theories of the development. organization, and dynamics of personality. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology or permission of instructor. PYCH-373 Psycl:mlogical Research-A, W 5 hours An introduction to methods utilized in psychological research with emphasis placed on experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-261 Psychological Sta– tistics. (Fee: $5) PYCH-390 Physiological Psychology-Sp 4 hours Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical mechanisms responsible for behav– ior. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-431 Seminar in Health Psychology-Sp 4 hours An in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in health psychology. The seminar focuses on initiati..11g change and solving problems through the application of Biblical and Psychologi– cal principles. The seminar is organized around senior projects. Prerequisite: PYCH-330 Health Psychology. PYCH-440 Counseling Skills-Sp 5 hours The emphasis of this course is on assisting individuals in ways of dealing with solving, or transcending their problem situations. The methods and skills of helping others are investi– gated_ Prerequisite: PYCH-366 The Fundamentals of Counseling. PYCH-460 Independent Study in Psychology-A, W. Sp, Su 1-4 hours Independent research carried out by the advanced psychology student in an area of interest and usefulness to the student. Prerequisite: Twelve quarter hours of psychology and permis– sion of instructor. PYCH-462 Seminar in Gerontology- W 4 hours An in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in Gerontology for advanced students. The seminar focuses on initiating change and solving problems through the application of Biblical and psychological principles. The seminar is organized around senior projects. Prerequisite: PYCH-371 Adult Development andAging. PYCH-463 Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology-Sp 4 hours An in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in the world of work for advanced stu– dents. The seminar focuses on initiating change and solving problems through the application of Biblical and psychological principles. The seminar is organized around senior projects. PYCH-464LiteratureSeminar-A, W,Sp,Su 4hours Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology majors during their senior year. Prerequisite: Major or minor in psychology or consent of instructor. PYCH-465 through PYCH-471 Special Topics Seminar 1-4 hours Various topics to be offered as interest demands. Available to students with special interests in psychology. Prerequisites: Major or minor in psychology and consent ofinstructor. PYCH-467 Seminar in Cognition and Perception (Fee: $15) PYCH-468 Seminar in Motivation PYCH-470 Seminar in Behavior Problems in Children PYCH-499 Psychology Internship-A, w; Sp, Su 5-16 hours Junior and senior psychology majors may, with approval of the department, engage in psychological activity at a clinic, hospital, or other mental health institution. One member of the psychology department will supervise the student's internship. The department will deter– mine the number of credit hours that will be given for individual work experience.