2006-2007 Academic Catalog

180 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Psychology Psychology PYCH-2700 Child Development 3 hours A study of the physiological, psychological, and spiritual growth of the child from conception to the preadolescent level. Developmental 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 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-2751 Family and Couple Interventions –Sp 3 hours Exploring the dynamics of marriage relationships and family systems. Scriptural, psychological, and Christian-life issues spanning pre-marriage through family life cycle are studied. 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, 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-2850 Psychology of Adjustment 3 hours The systematic process of applying psychological principles to everyday issues of human life. Biblical perspectives are integrated into problem-solving paradigms for the development of a psychologically healthy personality. PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships –Fa 3 hours Explores friendship, love, and romance from historical, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives. Prerequisite: PYCH- 1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3380 Health Psychology –Fa 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) (even years) PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality –Sp 3 hours Study of biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Christian thought. Crosslisted with SOC-3420 Human Sexuality. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology PYCH-3610 3 hours History and Systems of Psychology –Fa,Sp Major trends in the development of psychology from its beginning 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 3 hours Industrial/Organizational Psychology Psychology applied to the work world. Emphasis is on methodology and activities of industrial/organizational psychologists. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor . PYCH-3650 3 hours Psychology of Learning and Cognition –Fa,Sp Concepts and theories of learning and cognition with emphasis placed on personal applications of accepted procedures. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. Psychology majors are challenged to conduct independent research and produce publishable works with the guidance of faculty advisors. Minor Psychology Minor The minor in psychology helps students who find that additional 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 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,Su 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-1800 Cross Cultural Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours A survey course designed to make students sensitive to the impact of culture on life. PYCH-2600 Human Development: Life Span –Fa,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.