1995-1996 Academic Catalog

PYCH-376 Cognition and Perception--A 4 hours A survey of research and theory in the study of sensation, percep– tion, and thinking in human beings. PYCH-390 Physiological Psychology--Sp 5 hours Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical mechanisms responsible for behavior. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-431 Seminar in Health Psychology--Sp 4 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. Prereq– uisite: 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 psychologi– cal principles. The seminar is organized around senior projects. Prerequisite: PYCH-371 Adult Development and Aging. Psychology 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-464 Literature Seminar--A,W,Sp,Su 4 hours Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology majors during their senior year. Prereq– uisite: 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-470 Seminar on Behavioral Problems in Children 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the effects of genetic, family, and environ– mental factors on the developmental patterns of children. A special emphasis will be placed on behavioral disorders of dysfunctional 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. Because ofthe focus 011 teaching at Cedarville, students often work together with faculty 011 projects.