2002-2003 Academic Catalog

153 Psychology School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies treatments, and impact on society. Students will be challenged to develop a biblical perspective. PYCH-2850 Psychology of Adjustment 3 hours The systematic process of applying psychological principles to everyday issues of human life. Biblical perspectives are inte- grated into problem-solving paradigms for the development of a psychologically healthy personality. PYCH-3380 Health Psychology –Sp 3 hours Designed to investigate the research and theory of many disciplines to understand how psychology and health are inter- connected. The focus is on the major topics and problem areas in health psychology. (Fee: $5) PYCH-3610 History and Systems of Psychology –Sp 3 hours Major trends in the development of psychology from its begin- ning to the present. Emphasis is placed upon contemporary theory. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement –Fa 3 hours Emphasis on measurement theory and its applications including concepts of validity, reliability, and test construction and selection. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics. (Fee: $20) PYCH-3640 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 hours Psychology applied to the work world. Emphasis is on method- ology and activities of industrial/organizational psychologists. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology; or permission of instructor . PYCH-3650 Psychology of Learning and Cognition –Fa,Sp 3 hours Concepts and theories of learning and cognition with emphasis placed on personal applications of accepted procedures. Prereq- uisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3660 Fundamentals of Counseling –Fa 3 hours An introductory course emphasizing the underlying philosophies, current theories, and accepted procedures of counseling. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics –Fa,Sp 3 hours Group processes in a variety of group settings are the focus as this course explores the interaction of individuals and groups. Each student participates in a growth group as part of the course. PYCH-3690 Social Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by past and/or present interactions with social factors. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3700 Adolescent Development –Fa 3 hours Recent research dealing with adolescents will be emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of cultural, social, and personal family variables. Spiritual variables are integrated into the developmental process. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3710 Adult Development and Aging –Fa,Sp 3 hours The study of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development and experience in the adult years. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3720 Psychology of Personality –Sp 3 hours Contemporary theories of the development, organization, and dynamics of personality. PYCH-3730 Research Methods –Fa,Sp 3 hours An introduction to methods utilized in psychological research; emphasis upon experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics; or permission of instructor. (Fee: $5) PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing 3 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-1600 General Psychology. (Fee: $20) PYCH-3900 Physiological Psychology –Sp 3 hours Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical mecha- nisms responsible for behavior. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills –Fa,Sp 3 hours Emphasis is on assisting individuals in ways of dealing with solving or transcending their problem situations. The methods and skills of helping others are investigated. PYCH-4640 Literature Seminar in Psychology –Fa,Sp,Su 3 hours Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology majors during their senior year. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PYCH-4650 Special Topics Seminar 1-3 hours Various topics to be offered as interest demands. Available to students with special interests in psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PYCH-4700 Behavioral Problems in Children –Fa 3 hours An in-depth analysis of the effects of genetic, family, and environmental factors on the developmental patterns of children. A special emphasis will be placed on behavioral disorders of dysfunctional families. PYCH-4950 Senior Research Project 3 hours Provides opportunities for students to conduct an independent research project on a topic of interest and prepare a publishable paper under the supervsion of an individual faculty advisor. PYCH-4960 Independent Study in Psychology 1-3 hours Independent research carried out by the advanced psychology student in an area of interest and usefulness to the student. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship –Fa,Sp,Su 1-6 hours Junior and senior psychology majors may, with approval of the department, engage in psychological activity at a human service setting. 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. Repeatable to six hours. Capstone course. Applied Psychology majors can choose an emphasis such as Child and Family Studies.