2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

PYCH-2840 3 hours Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Fa Available to all students. This course presents an overview of the social, economic, political, legal, spiritual, and ethical considerations concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs in our culture. A primary emphasis of the course includes application of a biblical perspective to assess use of various philosophies and perspectives on drugs and abuse. Treatment and prevention options for individuals and families will be discussed. 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 BTCM. 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. (Fee: $10) 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-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. Scriptural, 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. PYCH-3701 Counseling Adolescents –Sp 3 hours This course introduces students to counseling interventions for helping adolescents who are struggling with common developmental and adjustment problems. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology, or permission of instructor. PYCH-3710 Adult Development and Aging –Fa 3 hours The study of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development and experience in the adult years. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology, or permission of instructor. PYCH-3720 Psychology of Personality –Fa, Sp 3 hours Contemporary theories of the development, organization, and dynamics of personality. (Fee: $5) PYCH-3730 Research Methods –Fa, Sp 3 hours An introduction to methods utilized in behavioral science research; emphasis upon experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of instructor. (Fee: $5) PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research –Fa 3 hours An investigation of a scientific method of inquiry utilizing qualitative rather than quantitative methodologies. Research methodologies such as participant observation and in-depth interviewing will be emphasized. A significant portion of the course will involve students actively engaging in qualitative research projects and preparing papers for potential presentation and publication. Prerequisites: PYCH-1010 Writing in APA or permission of instructor. PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing 3 hours A survey of instruments frequently utilized in psychology. Assessments include intellectual, personality, and vocational interest inventories. Students have opportunities for self- assessment and are introduced to report writing and ethical principles of psychological testing. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology; PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience –Sp 3 hours Equip students with a thorough understanding of theories and research in Cognitive Neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed on brain physiology and anatomy contributing to the various cognitive processes. Laboratory exercises will enable the students to concretize the concepts presented in class as well as those presented in the research papers and to apply it to themselves. Prerequisites: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor. Page 292 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions PYCH-2840 – PYCH-3760 PSYCHOLOGY