1993-1994 Academic Catalog

PYCH-301 Death and Dying--A,W 4 hours An analysis of contemporary thought concerning thanatology, the study of death and dying, 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 techno– logical 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 disci– plines 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: $25). (odd years) PYCH-361 History and Systems of Psychology--A 4 hours Major trends in the development of psychology from its beginning to the present. Emphasis 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 train– ing in the construction, selection, and use of psychological 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 psycholo– gists. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology or permission of instructor. (even years) PYCH-365 Psychology of Learning--W 4 hours Concepts and theories of learning with emphasis placed on personal applications of accepted procedures. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-366 Fundamentals of Counseling--A,Sp 5 hours An introductory course emphasizing the underlying philosophies, current theories, and accepted procedures of counseling. Prerequi– site: 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. PYCH-369 Social Psychology--Sp 5 hours The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by past and/or present interactions with social factors. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-370 Adolescent Development--A,Sp 4 hours 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 Psych. (odd years) PYCH-371 Adult Development and Aging--A 4 hours The study of physical, psychological, social and spiritual develop– ment and experience in the adult years. Prerequisite: PYCH 160 General Psychology (odd years) 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 PsychologicalResearch--A,W 5 hours An introduction to methods utilized in psychological research; emphasis upon experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics. (Fee: $5) PYCH-376 Cognition and Perception--W 4 hours A survey of research and theory in the study of sensation, perception, and thinking in human beings. PYCH-390 Physiological Psychology--Sp 5 hours Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical mecha– nisms responsible for behavior. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-431 Seminar in Health Psychology--Sp hours An in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in health psychol– ogy. 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-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 investigated. 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 permission of instructor. PYCH-462 Seminar in Gerontology--Sp 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 and Aging. PYCH-463 Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology--Sp 4 hours An in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in the world of work 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. PYCH-464LiteratureSeminar--A,W,Sp,Su 4 hours 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-469 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 of instructor. PYCH-468 Seminar in Motivation PYCH-470 Seminar on Behavioral Problems in Children 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the effects of genetic, family, and environmental factors on the developmental patterns of children. A special emphasis will be placed on behavioral disorders of dysfunc– tional families. PYCH-499 Psychology Internship--A,W, Sp,Su 7-16 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 determine the number of credit hours that will be given for individual work experience.