课程

• Bachelor of Arts - 心理学专业
• 44-45单位

• BSC 265: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• 3

This is an introductory course for students intending to do 社会 science 和 education research that will address the basic principles of elementary statistics through the use of statistical analyses, including basic descriptive measures; sampling 和 sample size estimation; 假设检验; testing for differences between means, 相关, 和 measures of association; techniques for analyzing categorical data; 和 summarizing 和 presenting statistical results. A heavy emphasis will be placed on applications of basic statistical concepts to a wide variety of problems encountered in 社会, 教育, 和 policy-related research, along with the use of computer packages for assisting in data analysis. 先决条件: CMTH 101, MTH 201 or equivalent.

• BSC 296: Introduction to Research Methods
• 3

This is an experimental learning course in which research techniques 和 methodologies are studied by developing 和 carrying out a research project using the following steps: selection of research problems, 研究设计, data collection 和 analysis, statistical computation, 假设检验, 和 theory building.

• PSY 340: Introduction to Bio心理学
• 3

This introductory course to the biological basis of behavior will include topics on the structure 和 function of the nervous system, brain-behavior relationships, 和 hormonal 和 genetic effects on behavior. 先决条件: 101; limited to 心理学 和 behavioral science majors or consent of instructor.

• PSY 345: Social Psychology
• 3

The effect of 社会 influences upon the development of 个性 和 behavior patterns will be examined in this course including 社会ization, attitude formation 和 change, 沟通, 宣传, roles 和 stereotypes, 领导, 和 collective behavior.

• PSY 351: Personality Theory
• 3

This course will study 个性 through the examination of the 心理 systems which determine an individuals unique adjustments to their environment including the major issues 和 the variety of 个性 theories 和 underlying research. (Alternate prerequisite for all upper-level 心理学 courses.)

• PSY 361: Abnormal Psychology
• 3

This introductory course will look at the symptoms, 原因, 治疗, 和 prevention of psychopathology including topics in anxiety, 个性, 和 psychophysiological disorders; psychoses; addictions; sexual deviations; 和 organic disorders. 先决条件: 101 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

• 鸟叔371:认知
• 3

This theoretical 和 research-based course will investigate the mental processes that underlie perception, 图像, 注意, 内存, 语言, 阅读, 推理, 决策, 和 problem solving.

• PSY 390: Practicum: Psychology
• 1

This course is a practical, h和s-on experience outside the classroom directly related to the student's major, minor or professional program that is a beneficial complement to the student's academic experience.

• PSY 403: Health Psychology
• 3

Unlike traditional models 和 学校s of thought that see diseases solely as malfunctions of organs or breakdowns of body systems, this course will present the approach that 健康 和 illness are parts of a complex interplay among biological, 心理, 社会因素.

• Choose 1 of the following course pairings:

• PSY 202: Human Sexuality
• 3

This survey course will look at the topic of human sexuality with a foundation in Christian ethics guiding sexual conduct 和 the development of sexual behavior including gender identity, 性取向, 性解剖学, 避孕, reproduction 和 birthing, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunctions, 和 the paraphilias.

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• PSY 301: Topics in Psychology
• 3

Through individual 和 group study of selected topics bringing together perspectives of anthropology, 心理学, 和社会学, this capstone course will emphasize the student's major in synthesis with other majors in the behavioral sciences. 先决条件: Second-semester junior or senior st和ing 和 (二元同步通信265 or m 265), 二元同步通信296.

• PSY 331: Marriage 和 the Family
• 3

Using a Christian approach to marriage, this course will study the family 和 its intimate environment including a discussion of courtship 和 role relationships within the family as a 社会 institution. An emphasis will be placed on the changing nature of the family, 家庭问题, 和 family strengths.

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• PSY 301: Topics in Psychology
• 3

Through individual 和 group study of selected topics bringing together perspectives of anthropology, 心理学, 和社会学, this capstone course will emphasize the student's major in synthesis with other majors in the behavioral sciences. 先决条件: Second-semester junior or senior st和ing 和 (二元同步通信265 or m 265), 二元同步通信296.

• PSY 381: Advanced Research Methods I
• 3

In this course students will conduct original, 经验, 和/or literature review-only research under the direct supervision of 和/or collaboration with an assigned faculty member with the express intent of having the resulting manuscript published in a reputable 心理 outlet (e.g. professional journals, monographs, book chapters, etc.), presentation at a professional conference. 先决条件: Research methods 和 statistics courses, junior or senior st和ing, expressed interest in applying to graduate 学校 in 心理学 or kindred fields, commitment to a year-long sequence of 381 和 382, 和 consent of instructor.

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• PSY 382: Advanced Research Methods II
• 3

的延续 381. 先决条件: 381.

• Choose 2 of the following courses:

• PSY 313: Developmental Psychology: Childhood
• 3

The development of physiological 和 心理 aspects of human growth will be traced from birth through childhood in this course through an examination of the theories 和 research evidence as well as methodological problems as they relate to the growth process. 先决条件: Sophomore st和ing or above.

• PSY 314: Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
• 3

This course will study human development during the adolescent period with an emphasis on an examination of theories 和 research data as they relate to adolescent development including problems 和 adjustment patterns in the context of the family, 同辈群体, 学校, 和社会.

• PSY 315: Developmental Psychology: Adulthood 和 Aging
• 3

This introductory course to the major 心理 和 developmental issues concerning 成年, 老化, 和 the 老化 process; will examine the issues associated with the physical, 心理, 文化, 和 社会 aspects of 老化; give students a better underst和ing of the grief process as it relates to the issues of 成年 和衰老; 和 dispel many of the myths 和 stereotypes about 老化. Offered alternate years.

• PSY 320: Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
• 3

This course will focus on the development 和 change through the human life-span including childhood, 青春期, 成年, 和衰老. 物理, 社会, 交际, 情感, 和 cognitive issues will be covered along with the expected milestones during each phase of development while looking at each individual's unique 和 multifaceted physiological, 心理, 社会学, 和 spiritual dimensions.

• Choose 1 of the following courses:

• PSY 441: Clinical 和 Forensic Psychology
• 3

This course will cover clinical 心理学's history 和 current professional issues, 心理 assessment, 培训, 和 ethical issues with an emphasis on the role of the psychologist as an expert witness in court. 先决条件: 361 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

• PSY 466: Principles of Counseling
• 3

This foundation course will provide an underst和ing of the content 和 process of counseling including basic skills, legal 和 ethical issues, crisis intervention, 文化 sensitivity, how 和 when to refer, control-mastery theory, 和 the integration of 心理学 和 theology.

• Choose 1 of the following courses:

• ANT 364: Culture 和 Self
• 3

This course will explore the relationship between individual experiences 和 the socio-文化 context, focusing on the role socio-文化 institutions play on 个性, 健康, 世界观.

• SOC 321: Social Problems
• 3

As an introduction to the major problems in contemporary America, this course will focus on the 原因, theoretical explanations, 和 社会 policy solutions including economic, 政治, 城市化, 环境, family 和 教育 problems; child abuse; 社会 deviance; crime; delinquency; 和 drug, 酒精, 还有烟草滥用.