2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Human Performance Psychology 2009–10 Cedarville University 159 Psychology Applied Psychology The applied psychology major provides students with strong undergraduate preparation in the areas of child and family studies and counseling. Applied psychology majors complete the same core courses as do the general psychology majors. In addition, students take courses that are useful for pursuing jobs in human service fields after completing their baccalaureate degrees. The applied psychology major may be attractive to students who do not wish to declare a formal minor (other than Bible) and instead wish to complete additional psychology courses as part of their four-year program of study. Course requirements include 37 semester credits of core psychology courses and an additional 23 credits in their applied emphasis. Psychology core requirements.................................................37 PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology...................................... 1 PYCH-1600 General Psychology.............................................. 3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan............................. 3 PYCH-2610 Statistics................................................................ 3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology ........................................... 3 PYCH-3610 History and Systems of Psychology. ..................... 3 PYCH-3650 Psychology of Learning and Cognition.................. 3 PYCH-3660 Fundamentals of Counseling................................. 3 PYCH-3690 Social Psychology................................................. 3 PYCH-3730 Research Methods................................................ 3 PYCH-3900 Physiological Psychology...................................... 3 PYCH-4640 Literature Seminar in Psychology.......................... 3 PYCH-4950 Senior Research Project........................................ 3 The family studies emphasis focuses on the development of traits that are commonly found in a healthy family. Healthy emotional and spiritual dimensions are emphasized along with the analysis of factors that lead to dysfunctional behavior and inadequate spiritual development. Course requirements include 23 credit hours: PYCH-2751 Family and Couple Interventions................................3 PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships................................................3 PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality........................................................3 PYCH-4700 Behavioral Problems in Children. ...............................3 *PYCH-4990 Internship in Child and Family Studies......................3 Elective hours in psychology..........................................................8 The counseling emphasis stresses relational skills, healthy growth, rational planning, and decision making involved in helping people of all ages who have personal, social, or spiritual concerns. Course requirements include 23 credit hours: PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement..........................................3 PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics.........................................................3 PYCH-3701 Counseling Adolescents.............................................3 PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills........................................................3 *PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship in Counseling........................3 Elective hours in psychology..........................................................8 *Capstone Course Applied Psychology Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements.................................46-54 Applied Psychology Requirements...............................................60 Electives.......................................................................................22 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Applied Psychology First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................1 PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology...............................................1 PYCH-1600 General Psychology.......................................................3 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 History Elective..................................................................................3 Physical Education Activity Elective...................................................1 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Total................................................................................................. 34 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan......................................3 PYCH-2610 Statistics.........................................................................3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology ....................................................3 PYCH-3650 Psychology of Learning and Cognition...........................3 Humanities/Global Awareness Elective..............................................3 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................6 Total................................................................................................. 30 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 PYCH-3660 Fundamentals of Counseling..........................................3 PYCH-3690 Social Psychology..........................................................3 PYCH-3730 Research Methods.........................................................3 PYCH-3900 Physiological Psychology...............................................3 Applied Psychology Concentration Courses.................................... 14 Total................................................................................................. 30 Fourth year: PYCH-3610 History and Systems of Psychology...............................3 PYCH-4640 Literature Seminar in Psychology...................................3 PYCH-4950 Senior Research Project.................................................3 PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship....................................................3 Applied Psychology Concentration Courses......................................6 Electives........................................................................................... 16 Total................................................................................................. 34