2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 168 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Psychology | College of Health Professions Mission Statement The Cedarville University Department of Psychology seeks to: 1. Develop understanding of biblical content that has psychological impact and to investigate all psychological concepts in the light of scriptural truth. 2. Provide an analysis of the person from physical, emotional, rational, and spiritual levels. 3. Aid students in their personal adjustment to everyday life through an understanding of human behavior. 4. Prepare students for graduate study in psychology and related areas. 5. Train students desiring to use counseling in vocational ministry and in biblical counseling contexts. 6. Introduce students to the work world through internships, Christian ministries, guest lecturers, and advisement. 7. Provide courses in psychology necessary for teacher certification. Personal Requirements Some students who pursue a major in psychology are interested in providing human services to populations with special needs. Other psychology majors choose to focus on graduate school preparation, including research interests. Department Requirements All psychology majors must obtain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher in their major for graduation. Programs of Study The department of psychology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major or a minor in psychology. For those majoring in psychology, each student chooses at least one track of study from the following: • Child and Family • Comprehensive Counseling • Cognitive Neuroscience • Cross-Cultural Psychology • Health Psychology and Addictions • Research The psychology program is particularly useful to students who wish to earn a minor field of study at Cedarville, earn a double major, or take a sequence of courses in preparation for graduate school. Co-Curricular Opportunities Psychology majors have the opportunity to present papers at the Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference and the Ohio Psychological Association Annual Conference. In addition, the department sponsors the Psi Kappa Theta (PKT) Psychology Club for qualifying psychology majors. Technical Resources Psychology students are able to conduct data analysis utilizing the University’s SPSS software system. Counseling skill courses involve participation in simulated role-playing experiences. Personality inventories are utilized as part of courses in personality and psychological measurement. Career Opportunities The Cedarville University Department of Psychology has a strong track record in seeing alumni placed in quality graduate psychology and counseling programs. In addition, graduates of the psychology major find ready placements in human service agencies after graduation. Careers pursued by psychology majors include: • Author • Health psychologist in • Behavior specialist a hospital M/R populations • High school psychology • Chaplain teacher • Child therapist • Industrial psychologist • College counselor • Marriage and family • College professor therapist • Correctional institution • Missions agency counselor counselor • Counselor in local church • Private practice • Crisis pregnancy center • Psychologist (clinical) director • School psychologist • Dean of men/women • Social agency counselor • Forensic psychologist • State hospital counselor • Geriatric center counselor • Substance abuse • Guidance counselor counselor