2001-2002 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Faculty Michael Firmin, Chairman: Associate Professor of Psychology. Education: B.A., Calvary Bible College, 1983; M.A., Calvaiy Theological Seminaiy, 1985; M.S./Ph.D., Bob Jones University, 1987, 1988; M.A. Marywood University, 1992; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2000. At Cedarville since 1998. 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 University, 1974; M.Ed., Georgia State University, 1976; Ph.D., Georgia State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1979. 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. John Potter, Director of Counseling Services. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1979; M.A.B.S., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1993; M.A., AmberUniveristy, 1996. At Cedarville since 1997. Stanley Ballard, Professor Emeritus of Psychology. Education: Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, 1954; Th.B., Baptist Bible Seminary, 1956; Th.M., Dallas Theological Semina1y, 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 from 1965-2001. 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 nurhber 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-160General Psychology ................................................ 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics .......................................... 5 PYCH-264PsychologyofAbnormalBehavior ........................ 5 PYCH-361 Hist01y and Systems ofPsychology ...................... 4 PYCH-365 Psychology ofLearning .......................................... 4 PYCH-366FundamentalsofCounseling .................................. 5 PYCH-369 Social Psychology .................................................. 5 PYCH-373 Psychological Research .......................................... 5 PYCH-376CognitivePsychology ............................................ 4 PYCH-464LiteratureSeminarinPsychology ........................... 4 PYCH-499Psychologyinternship ...................................... 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 GMTH-180 Introduction to Mathematics PsychologyMajor CurriculumSummary Proficiency requirements ...................................................... 0-8 Psychology major requirements ............................................. 60 Other General EducationRequirements ........................... 80-102 Electives ............................................................................. 36-58 Total(minimum,notincludingproficiency) ....................... 192 A complete description ofthe General Education Requirements is.found 011 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-110 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 ......................................................................................... 49 Secondyear: BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey ............................................. 4 BEGE-274 New Testament Survey ........................................... 4 GSS-lOOFoundations ofSocial Science ..................................... 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics ........................................... 5 PYCH-264 Psychology ofAbnormal Behavior ......................... 5 PYCH-365 Psychology ofLearning ........................................... 4 History elective ......................................................................... 5 Literature elective ...................................................................... 5 Physical Science elective ........................................................... 5 SocialScienceelective ............................................................... 5 Total ......................................................................................... 47 Third year: BEGE-375 God and History ...................................................... 4 BEGE-376 God and the Church ................................................. 4 PYCH-366 Fundamentals ofCounseling .................................... 5 PYCH-369 Social Psychology .................................................... 5 PYCH-373 Psychological Research ............................................ 5 PYCH-376 Cognitive Psychology .............................................. 4 Humanities/Global Awareness elective ..................................... 4 Electives .................................................................................. 20 Total ......................................................................................... 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 Total ......................................................................................... 45