2001-2002 Academic Catalog

School of PYCH-375 Psychological Testing-W 4 hours A survey of instruments frequently utilized in psychology. Assessments include intellectual, personality, and vocational interest inventories. Students have opportunities for self assessment and are introduced to report writing and ethical principles of psychological testing. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 Geneml Psychology; PYCH-261 Psyclwlogical Statistics. (Fee: $20) (odd years) PYCH-376 Cognitive Psychology-Sp 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 contempora1y 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-W,Sp 5 hours Emphasis is on assisting individuals in ways ofdealing with solving or transcending theirproblemsituations. The methods and skills ofhelping 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 usefi.1lness to the student. Prerequi– site: I 2 quarter hours ofpsychology and permission ofinstructor. PYCH-462 Seminar in Gerontology-Sp 4 hours An in-depth exploration of contempormy issues in gerontology for advanced students. Focuses on initiating change and solving problems Studies 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 contempormy issues in the work-world 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. Prerequi– site: major or minor iii psychology orpennission ofinstructor. 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. Prerequisite: major or minor iii psychology and permission ofinstructor. 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. Capstone course. Professor of P,1ycho/og)' Dr. Rober/ Abbas is a lice11sed psychologist a11d experie11ced co1111se/or. He leaches and researches i11 the area of /11111w11 growth and develop111e11/.