39 courses with the subject PSY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Survey of topics from psychological science such as brain and behavior, human development, psychopathology, social psychology, and others. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Survey of topics from psychological science such as consciousness, sensation perception, conditioning and learning, memory, etc. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Interactive discussion and learning of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and spiritual development from conception to death. Includes a consistent focus on individual differences. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Focused exploration of contemporary issues in child and adolescent development. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Occasionally.
A study abroad experience observing and analyzing fan behavior at European sporting events. Examination of the research literature and lived experience of fans of all kinds (e.g., sports, music, superheroes, etc.). Analysis of the psychological benefits and drawbacks of being a fan. Includes interactions with local academics discussing the topic of fandom. Prerequisites: GES 104 and PSY 101; Consent of instructor. Offered: Occasionally January.
Behavior and experience of individuals and groups in relation to other individuals and groups. Theory, method, and findings in areas such as conformity, persuasion, social cognition, attraction, altruism, aggression, prejudice, group behavior, and applied topics. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Descriptive, correlational, and inferential statistics, plus experimental design. Statistical techniques are taught using a project-based learning approach. Offered: Fall, January, Spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both PSY 230M and BUS 201M, MAT 207M, or AHS 250M.
Classification, causes, symptoms, and treatment of various forms of psychopathology. Analysis of the medical model of psychopathology in relation to major issues in the field of mental health and to the Christian tradition. Surveys empirical approaches to the study of psychopathology. Prerequisites: PSY 101; Junior standing. Offered: Fall, Spring.
An overview of the principles of psychology related to sport, exercise, and recreational activity for enhanced interactions/performance. Reviews how motivation, goal setting, leadership, and group dynamics interact with sport and recreational activities. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Occasionally.
Examines psychological principles in relation to human behavior in the workplace. Explores topics ranging from selecting employees to improving work-life satisfaction and reducing work-stress. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Occasionally.
Examination of traditional and contemporary theories of personality. Explores some non-western and Christian perspectives of the description and development of personality and personhood. Reviews the validity of various measures of personality. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Occasionally spring.
Behavior and experience related to cultural differences. Theory, method, and findings in areas of cognition, social psychology, and applied concerns. Specific people groups may be emphasized. Prerequisites: [GES 130; GES 160 or GES 149]; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course or World Cultures (U) course. Offered: Occasionally.
Psychological, physiological, and causal aspects of addiction, with emphasis on understanding the experience of persons with addiction. Addictions studied include drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, and the internet. Also covers family issues related to addiction, models of recovery, and treatment options. Integration of Christianity with this topic throughout the course. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: January. Special Notes: This course carries cross-credit with ADST 450.
A team-taught investigation of ancient, medieval, and modern philosophies of consciousness and the historical roots of contemporary psychology. How philosophical and psychological theories of consciousness transcend disciplinary boundaries. Focus on interaction between philosophy and psychology, emphasizing the origins of cognitive science in philosophy of mind and consciousness. Prerequisites: PSY 101 or One philosophy course. Offered: Occasionally. Special Notes: This course carries cross-credit in philosophy.
The causes, dynamics, and consequences of human thinking and action in the context of politics. The psychology of decision making, political attitude formation, public opinion, personality and emotions, intergroup relations, ideology, and the role of mass media in politics. Offered: Fall, odd # years. Special Notes: This course carries cross-credit in political science.
Study-abroad experience exploring prominent European and diverse figures in the history of psychology within the context of major historical currents and schools. Explores cultural, philosophical, intellectual, and spiritual roots of psychological theory, especially in connection with host countries. Site and museum visits and encounters with local professional and academic psychologists. Prerequisites: GES 104; PSY 101; Junior or senior standing; Consent of instructors; Timely completion of application process. Offered: Occasionally January.
How biological, environmental, cognitive, emotional, and personal systems interact to initiate and direct human behavior. How experimental psychologists study emotional and motivational systems. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Fall.
Focus on the development of individuals with disabilities and giftedness from a lifespan perspective. Cognitive, physical, emotional, and sociocultural variables relevant to developmental delay; giftedness; learning disabilities; physical, sensory, and communication disabilities; emotional disturbance; and multiple disabilities. Critical analysis of psychosocial educational interventions. Service learning with those with disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241, PSY 203 or PSY 206; Junior standing. Offered: Fall, Summer.
Review of the origins and impact of racial trauma on the individual, family, and community. Appraisal of the different, yet related, concepts of historical trauma, racial discrimination, and structural racism. Identification of the signs and symptoms of racial trauma in individuals and systems. Exploration of approaches to healing from racial trauma. Evaluation of services, resources, and advocacy strategies for system change. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Fall.
Empirical exploration of what makes people happy with a direct application to modern lives. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Occasionally.
Methods of assessing human behavior and the nature and significance of individual differences. Includes basic psychometric theory; principles of test construction; and theory and utilization of current standardized tests of intelligence, achievement, and personality. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 230M. Offered: Spring.
Survey of contemporary and classical psychological literature. Journal club format in which topics of the students' choosing are researched, discussed, and methodologies assessed. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and Major in psychological sciences. Offered: Occasionally.
Physiological and neuroanatomical mechanisms underlying behavior. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and Mathematics (M) course. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 341 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Laboratory experience accompanying PSY 340. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 340 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Articulation of physiological responses to trauma. Explanation of the fundamentals of the memory process as it relates to trauma. Evaluation of treatment options that focus on the body-mind connection. Identification of how the body's response to trauma intersects with a personal faith worldview. Offered: Spring.
Behavior from primitive invertebrates to advanced mammals, highlighting trends in behavior systems. Natural setting studies in the ethology tradition, comparative psychology studies, and biosociological principles with their implications for human social systems. Prerequisites: PSY 101 or BIO 218 (may be taken concurrently); Junior or senior standing. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 347 is required. Offered: Fall, even # years. Special Notes: This course carries cross-credit in biological sciences.
Laboratory course accompanying PSY 346. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 346 is required. Offered: Fall, even # years. Special Notes: This course carries cross-credit in biological sciences.
Basic procedures of classical and operant conditioning, theories of learning, and applications of behavioral conditioning principles to selected problems in human learning. Includes laboratory experiences that involve working with animals. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and Mathematics (M) course. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 349 is required. Offered: Fall.
Laboratory experience accompanying PSY 348. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 348 is required. Offered: Fall.
Psychological theory and research concerning thinking, memory, reasoning, language, and problem solving. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 230M. Offered: January, Summer.
Examination of common symptoms of trauma, exploration of current trends in trauma treatment, and appraisal of evidence-based trauma treatments. Investigation of the current mental health crisis, with special focus on prevalence and treatment of PTSD in the military. Consideration of the role of religion/spirituality in the healing process. Offered: Spring.
Research methods in psychology in the context of designing independent research. Standard research designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental) are evaluated in terms of threats to internal, external, statistical, and construct validity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 230M. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Contemporary concerns in psychology not covered in the current formal course offerings of the department. Student may take this course twice given the varying topics covered. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Offered: Occasionally.
Introduction and analysis of major therapy systems, basic counseling techniques, and current ethical issues facing the counseling professions. Explores Christian implications of the topics. Designed for students planning on graduate study in human services. Prerequisites: PSY 101; PSY 300. Offered: Fall.
A study of how the brain receives and interprets information from the environment. The biological operation of each of the senses is covered, as well as how the action of sense organs is translated into meaningful perceptions. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and Mathematics M-tag course. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 441 is required. Offered: Spring.
Laboratory experience accompanying PSY 440. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 440 is required. Offered: Spring.
A professionally supervised, applied learning experience in the work world. Includes a seminar component in which students meet regularly with the psychology faculty. Facilitates students’ processing of their internship experiences and offers a forum to discuss internship-related issues and career exploration. Prerequisites: Major in psychological sciences; Senior standing; Minimum 2.25 GPA in psychology courses. Offered: Fall, Summer.
Students work with a psychology faculty member on an empirical research project. Emphasis on the use of research methodology, techniques, and psychological theory. The work may be spread over two semesters. Prerequisites: PSY 230M; Major in psychological sciences; Invitation of supervising faculty member. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis.
Considers the nature of psychological inquiry and the integration of psychology and their Christian faith. Students reflect on and articulate their vocation in life as well as in their career specifically. The implications of a Christian worldview for understanding psychology and vocation. Prerequisites: Major in psychological sciences and Senior standing. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Source: Bethel University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
