2005-2006 Academic Catalog

162 Psychology School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Minor The minor in psychology helps students who find that addi- tional coursework in psychology will support their major field of study. In particular, understanding people and human dynamics and applying the scientific method to problem-solving strength- ens 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-1000Orientation toPsychology –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-1600General 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, personality, and social behavior. (Fee: $5) PYCH-1800CrossCultural Psychology – Sp 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-2640Abnormal Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours Focus upon etiology, symptomatology, and prognosis of psychological disturbance. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-2700ChildDevelopment – Fa 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-2800Addictions –Fa,Sp 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, treatments, and impact on society. Students will be challenged to develop a biblical perspective. PYCH-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Sp 3 hours Available to all students. Designed to investigate the concept of chemical dependency. Course emphasis is on the various drugs of abuse and methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment. PYCH-2850Psychologyof Adjustment –Fa,Sp 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-3380HealthPsychology –Fa,Su 3 hours Designed to investigate the research and theory of many disciplines to understand how psychology and health are interconnected. The focus is on the major topics and problem areas in health psychology. (Fee: $5) Psychology internships are completed in a variety of contexts such as the picture above, showing Jennifer Brink working for a semester at the nation’s leading animal training center in Chicago.