1998-1999 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies 155 Faculty Stanley Ballard, Chairman: Professor of Psychology. Education: Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, 1954; Th.B., Baptist Bible Seminary, 1956; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1964; M.S., North Texas State University, 1965; graduate study, University of Dayton, 1966; graduate study, University of Oklahoma, 1967; Ph.D., North Texas State University, 1971. At Cedarville since 1965. Robert Abbas, Professor 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, Columbia, 1972. At Cedarville since 1971. Martin Clark, Vice President for Development; Professor of Counseling. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1968; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1968; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1974. At Cedarville since 1974. Charles Dolph, Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1974; M.Ed., Georgia State University, 1976; Ph.D., Georgia State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1979. Michael Firmin, Associate Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A./M.A., Calvary Bible College, 1983, 1985; M.S./Ph.D., Bob Jones University, 1987, 1988; M.A. Marywood University, 1992; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Syracuse University. At Cedarville since 1998. Chi-en Hwang, Associate Professor of Psychology. Education: B.S., National Taiwan University, 1977; M.A., The University of Iowa, 1980; Ph.D., The University of Iowa, 1986. At Cedarville since 1991. Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Careers pursued by graduates of this department include: counselor in local church social agency counselor geriatric center counselor rehabilitation center counselor correctional institution counselor state hospital counselor teacher of psychology in high school psychologist Psychology The psychology major provides students with general exposure to the field of psychology in preparation for graduate study in psychology or a number of other human services related fields. Course requirements involve 60 quarter hours including: MIS-100 Introduction to Computers ........................................ 2 PYCH-100 Orientation to Psychology ...................................... 1 PYCH-160Genera1Psychology ................................................ 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics .......................................... 5 PYCH-264 Psychology ofAbnormalBehavior ........................ 5 PYCH-361 History and Systems of Psychology ...................... 4 PYCH-365 Psychology ofLearning .......................................... 4 PYCH-366FundamentalsofCounseling .................................. 5 PYCH-369Socia1Psychology .................................................. 5 PYCH-373 Psychological Research .......................................... 5 PYCH-376CognitivePsychology ............................................ 4 PYCH-464LiteratureSeminarinPsychology ........................... 4 PYCH-499 Psychology Internship ...................................... 7-16 Psychology majors are encouraged to take a broad spectrum of courses in their undergraduate education. Coursework in biology, computers, mathematics, and philosophy is highly desirable. Particularly relevant courses include: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy BI0-216 Human Anatomy and Physiology I GSCI-180 Introduction to Mathematics PsychologyMajor CurriculumSummary Proficiency requirements ...................................................... 0-8 Psychology major requirements ............................................. 60 Other General Education Requirements ........................... 80-102 Electives ............................................................................. 36-58 Total(minimum,notincludingproficiency) ....................... 192 A complete description ofthe General Education Requirements is found on page 30. First year: Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Psychology BEGE-171 The Christian Life .................................................... 4 BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study ..................................... 4 COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech ........................................... 5 ENG-llO English Composition I ............................................... 5 ENG-140 English Composition II .............................................. 5 GSCI-180 Introduction to Mathematics .................................... 5 HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities ................................ 5 MIS-100 Introduction to Computers ......................................... 2 PEF-199 P.A.C.L....................................................................... 2 PYCH-100 Orientation to Psychology ...................................... 1 PYCH-160 General Psychology ................................................. 5 Biology elective ......................................................................... 5 Physical education elective ....................................................... 1 Total .................................................. 11.............................................. 49 Second year: BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey ............................................. 4 BEGE-274 New Testament Survey ........................................... 4 GSS-100 Foundations of Social Science ..................................... 5 LIT-231 World Literature ........................................................... 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics ........................................... 5 PYCH-264 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior ......................... 5 PYCH-365 Psychology of Learning ........................................... 4 History elective ......................................................................... 5 Physical science elective ........................................................... 5 Social scienceelective ................................................................ 5 Third year: BEGE-375 God and History ...................................................... 4 BEGE-376 God and the Church ................................................. 4 PYCH-366 Fundamentals of Counseling .........................:.......... 5 PYCH~369 Social Psychology .................................................... 5 PYCH-373 Psychological Research ............................................ 5 PYCH-376 Cognitive Psychology .............................................. 4 Humanities/global awareness elective ....................................... 4 Electives .................................................................................. 20 Total ........................................................................... ~ ............... ~ ..... ff•••o• 51 Fourth year: · PYCH-361 History and Systems of Psychology ....................... 4 PYCH-464 Literature Seminar in Psychology ............................ 4 PYCH-499 Psychology Internship ....................................... 7-16 Electives ............................................................................. 21-30