2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 the behavioral sciences. 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. PYCH-2725 Child Development–Fa, Sp 2 hours A study of the physiological, social, and spiritual growth of the child from conceptual through preadolescence. Emphasis on the developmental research on family systems theory, the importance of developmentally appropriate learning objectives including play, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family systems. PYCH-2735 Child-Adolescent Development–Fa, Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological, social, and spiritual growth of the child from conceptual through adolescence. Emphasis on the developmental research on family systems theory, the importance of developmentally appropriate learning objectives including play, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family systems. 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-2840 3 hours Concepts of Chemical Dependency–Fa, Sp, Su 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. Crosslisted as CRJU, PYCH, SOC, or SWK. 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-3000 Addictions–Sp 3 hours This course examines a variety of addictions, including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling, computer games, Internet (including pornography), and codependency. The course will focus on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and impact on society. Students will be challenged to develop a biblical perspective. PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships–Fa 3 hours Explores friendship, love, and romance from historical, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives. Prerequisite: PYCH- 1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor. PYCH-3380 Health Psychology–Sp 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) 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 or permission of instructor. PYCH-3520 Counseling and Mentoring Women–Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of the distinctives of biblical counseling specifically applied to counseling women, the mandate and skill of mentoring woman to woman, and biblical responses to life struggles that are specific to women. Crosslisted as BECE. 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 or permission of instructor. PYCH-3620 Psychology and Christianity–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students will examine the historical and contemporary discussions that have surrounded the boundaries and interface of psychology and Christianity. 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–Sp 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 Learning and Memory–Fa, Sp 3 hours A survey of theories in the field of learning and memory. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between brain and behavior. Computer laboratory exercises are used to enhance understanding of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: PYCH- 1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling–Fa, Sp 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-3680 Counseling Couples and Families–Fa 3 hours Students will explore the dynamics of marriage and family relationships, and the means to help couples and family members reconcile or enhance their relationships. Scriptual, psychological, and Christian-life issues spanning family life cycles are studied. 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, or permission of instructor.. PYCH-3700 Adolescent Development 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, or permission of instructor. Course Descriptions | SES-4990 – SOC-2200 Page 261 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions PYCH-1600 – PYCH-3700