31 courses with the subject PY, 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.
PY 201Psychology Applied to Modern Life3
Health and Fitness Concentration (18 credits) The Health and Fitness concentration offers courses designed to prepare students to be able to train others as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and many other career options. Graduates of this program will be able to perform fitness assessment procedures and interpret the results according to health-related and high physical fitness standards as well as provide fitness prescription for healthy and unhealthy populations. The health and fitness concentration looks to turn students into instructors that will teach and guide others in ways to assess and develop fitness skills and change behavioral strategies for achieving higher levels of fitness. During the course of this concentration, students will acquire an American Red Cross CPR certification, and the preparation to qualify to take occupational certification exams in order to be a personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and/or exercise specialist from a nationally recognized organization. Health and Fitness Courses
This course offers majors and non-majors an opportunity to apply knowledge from psychology to practical problems. It provides students with an overview of the theory and research in psychology that is related to the demands and challenges of everyday life. Students examine issues that affect their own adjustment to modern life. The following topics will be addressed: stress, physical health, love relationships, gender, communications, self, personality, work, and development. Students who earn credit for PY 201 may not earn credit for PY 202. Social science credit. (3 credits, 5 weeks) 139
This course is a basic survey of the discipline of psychology: the science of behavior and mental processes. We will examine the physiological, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of human behavior and look at the applications of psychological theory and research to daily living. Students who earn credit for PY 202 may not earn credit for PY 201.
This course is a basic survey of the discipline of psychology: the science of behavior and mental processes. We will examine the physiological, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of human behavior and look at the applications of psychological theory and research to daily living. Students who earn credit for PY 202 may not earn credit for PY 201. Social science credit. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
Combines scientific theories and research with revelation knowledge to understand the self, its development, personal growth, vocation, and effective living.
PY 280Special Topics in Psychology (Lower-Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower-level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for 330
An overview of the physiological, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of development from conception through age 18. Prerequisite: PY 201S or PY 202P and a minimum of sophomore standing. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
An overview of the physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects of adult development. Pre-requisites: PY 201S or PY 202P and a minimum of sophomore standing. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
This course is designed for upper level undergraduate students majoring in human services and psychological studies. The course will provide an introduction to research methodology and a basic framework to evaluate critically social and behavioral science research. You will be exposed to and tested on the major concepts and methods for generating hypotheses and designing a multi-measure study. This course should enable you to evaluate more critically the claims of “experts” in the popular press as well as in the scientific literature. It will also serve as preparation for graduate-level research. Pre-
Basic principles of personality structure, dynamics, development, assessment, and theory are discussed. Consideration is given to both the environmental and biological determinants of personality. Pre-requisite: PY 201 or PY 202.
Basic principles of personality structure, dynamics, development, assessment, and theory are discussed. Consideration is given to both the environmental and biological determinants of personality. Pre-requisite: PY 201S or PY 202P. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
A survey of the current categories of abnormal behavior emphasizing symptoms, major theories of causality, and current treatment methods. Pre-requisite: PY 201S or PY 202P. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
The study of the behaviors and thoughts of individuals as influenced by actual or perceived social factors and other individuals. Pre-requisites: PY 201S or PY 202P. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
Supervised field education provides the student with practical on-the-job training in various areas of psychology related fields. Supervision of the practicum is a shared responsibility between the faculty advisor and the on-site supervisor. This course may be repeated; a maximum of three hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Subject
PY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated; a maximum of three hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
An examination of several of the major theories of counseling in working with individuals, families, and small groups. Included are principles and techniques utilized in assessment, crisis intervention, contracts, and development of the therapeutic relationship. A skills component is also included. Pre-requisite: PY 201S or PY 202P. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical mechanisms responsible for behavior. Pre-requisites: PY 201 or PY 202, sophomore standing or above
Supervised internship provides the student with the opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with practical on-the-job learning in various areas of psychology related 140
PY 480Special Topics in Psychology (Upper-Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper-level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. discretion.)
PY 201 or PY 202 or permission of professor. (Offered by department
PY 481Directed Study and Research1-3
Students may choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies from 1-3 hours although a student can repeat for up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required.
Examines the themes of authenticity, self-actualization, and the application of psychological theory in order to explore major Christian worldview questions (what is success in life, how do I become more Christ like, etc.). Pre-requisite: All other major courses. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
