2002-2003 Academic Catalog

152 Psychology School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Minor The minor in psychology helps students who find that addi- tional course work in psychology will support their major field of study. In particular, understanding people, human dynamics, and applying the scientific method to problem-solving strengthens students’ vocational preparation and ultimate job success. The psychology minor is constructed to allow maximum flexibility across a large cross-section of majors at Cedarville University. Course requirements involve 16 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology ......................................... 3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology ...................................... 3 Electives in psychology ...................................................... 10 Course Descriptions PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology –Fa,Sp 1 hour Acquaints the psychology major with various areas and issues in the field of psychology. Included will be its specialties, graduate school information, vocational opportunities, and legal and ethical matters. Should be taken during the freshman year. PYCH-1600 General Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours Designed to provide a survey of modern scientific psychology. The course content centers on such topics as the foundations of psychology, development over the life span, how we experience the world, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion, person- ality, and social behavior. (Fee: $5) PYCH-1800 Cross Cultural Psychology –Fa 3 hours A survey course designed to make students sensitive to the impact of culture on life. PYCH-2600 Human Development: Life Span –Sp 3 hours An analysis of the physiological, social, and psychological development of the individual from conception through the total life span. PYCH-2610 Statistics –Fa,Sp,Su 3 hours Designed to provide an elementary coverage of descriptive and sampling statistics commonly used in psychology. Includes problems of measurement, measures of central tendency and dispersion, linear correlation, prediction, and simple tests of significance. (Fee: $5) PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours Focus upon etiology, symptomatology, and prognosis of psychological disturbance. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-2700 Child Development –Fa,Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological, psychological, and spiritual growth of the child from conception to the preadolescent level. Develop- mental research on family systems theory, the dynamic of roles and relationships within families and communities, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family systems is emphasized. PYCH-2750 The Parent and the Child –Sp 3 hours Designed to explore the basic value requisites for effective family living. Basic concepts such as love, communication, and parental modeling will be stressed. PYCH-2800 Addictions 3 hours This course examines a variety of addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling, computer games/internet, and codependence. The course will focus on symptoms, causes, Students are taught to investigate all psychological concepts in the light of scriptural truth.