42 courses with the subject PSYC, 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.
PSYC 101FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE. This course is
designed to introduce the student to the field of psychology, which is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Like other sciences, psychology seeks to explain, predict, and control the events it studies. Students will be exposed to the important theories, methods, and landmark findings that have helped to shape psychology as a field of inquiry. An integral focus of the course will be a consideration of how psychology can contribute to the synthesis of a consistent Christian worldview. Three hours.
PSYC 103LIFESPAN HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT. This course will
cover human development across the lifespan-from conception to end of life. Key theories and research in the domains of physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development will be considered. This course is designed to meet the needs of students in nursing and other pre-health majors. Psychology majors may not take Psychology 103. Students who have earned credit for Psychology 209 or 211 are not permitted to take Psychology 103. Three hours.
PSYC 105PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGY. This course is designed to fulfill the
foundations requirement for students who have taken introductory psychology at another institution. The course will focus on the ways in which a Christian worldview impacts the study of psychology. Topics to be covered will complement those topics typically covered in the Foundations of Psychological Science course emphasizing the integration of Christianity and psychology. This course may not be taken by a student who has completed Psychology 101 at Grove City College. Prerequisite: any comparable Psychology 101 class taken at another institution. One hour.
PSYC 107WORLDVIEW AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE. Psychology, the
logos of the psyche or “study of the soul,” has always been part of the Christian tradition. This course will explore some of the classic Christian understandings of the nature and purpose of the mind as well as the emergence of modern psychological science and its main worldview commitments all in light of Grove City's historic commitment to rigorous training in psychological science. Finally, the various callings and careers available to psychology majors will be explored. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Three hours.
PSYC 200CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY. A study of the critical and
comparative effects of cultural and international differences on human psychology. Topics will include cultural presuppositions and differences, cognition, emotion, intelligence, testing, motivation, conflict, and mental health, with a particular emphasis on human development, social psychology, and conflict. Three hours.
PSYC 201STATISTICAL METHODS. This course will examine the mathematical
reasoning and methodology underlying decision-making in the sciences. Students will develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of data from scientific experiments, enabling them to be informed consumers of the professional literature. Topics will include descriptive statistics, probability theory, and inferential statistics. Students may only receive credit for one of Psychology 201 or Statistics 131. Three hours.
PSYC 202PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION. A psychological approach to the
understanding of religious life with special emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition. In addition to traditional areas in the psychology of religion (e.g., religious development,
PSYC 204RESEARCH METHODS. Introduction to laboratory techniques in
psychological science. Methods of controlled investigation, use of databases for psychology, evaluation of results using SPSS, and writing reports of experiments using APA format will be emphasized. Three lectures and two hours of lab per week This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Prerequisites: Psychology 101 or Social Work 101, and Psychology 201. Four hours.
PSYC 208SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. The scientific study of the way individuals think
feel, and behave under the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Our study of social psychology will investigate the relationship between attitudes and behavior, attribution theory, cultural influences, conformity, prejudice, aggression, attraction, altruism, conflict, etc. We will concentrate on applying social psychology to real world experiences and will include in-depth analysis of original literature. Three hours.
PSYC 209CHILD DEVELOPMENT: LIFESPAN PART 1. This course is a survey of
the child development field. Students will be encouraged to develop an appreciation for the value of science for understanding children and their development. Key theories and research regarding cognition, language, attachment, moral reasoning, and the effects of family and peers will be considered. This course is required for all Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors. Students who have earned credit for Psychology 103 may not take Psychology 209. Three hours.
PSYC 211ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING: LIFESPAN PART 2
Investigation of the psychological, biological, and social aspects of early, middle, and late adult development emphasizing both the opportunities and limitations of aging. Students who have earned credit for Psychology 103 may not take Psychology 211. Three hours.
PSYC 212CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. This course provides an overview of the
major psychological disorders affecting children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on classification, etiology, and assessment. Contemporary trends and legislative actions that affect prevalence rates and/or treatment will also be considered. Prerequisites: Education 102, or Psychology 101 or 209. Three hours.
PSYC 214INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. The psychology of
work and organizations. Introduction to the use and application of psychology in the workplace. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and 208. Offered periodically, three hours.
PSYC 231MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT I. This course will equip students as
peer supporters with practical skills to effectively assist students dealing with emotional distress. Effective communication and coaching skills, self-care and resilience building, mental health literacy, coping strategies, healthy boundaries, and crisis responding will be covered. One hour.
PSYC 232MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT II. This course will provide peer
supporters with advanced practical skills to effectively assist students in optimizing comprehensive wellness. Effective communication and coaching skills, self-care and resilience building, mental health literacy, coping strategies, healthy boundaries, crisis responding and referral will be covered. One hour.
PSYC 233MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY. This course will focus on the mental
health industry, both historically and presently. The concepts of mental health and advocacy will be explored. Students will understand and develop skills to become mental health (MH) advocates. One hour.
PSYC 290STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY. This course, which varies each semester
involves the examination of different areas of psychology with a focus on new areas not covered in regular coursework. Offered periodically, one, two or three hours.
PSYC 301HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. A study of the
philosophical and scientific antecedents and trends that have culminated in contemporary psychological science. Beginning in the Classical world and moving through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the scientific revolution of the 16 th – 18th centuries, this course will trace how psychology emerged as an independent discipline at the end of the 19 th century. Significant questions raised by psychology, changing views of the soul or self, and how American culture in the 21st century has become a psychological society will be considered. Primary works of influential philosophers and scientists will be read. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of psychology. Three hours.
PSYC 305HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. Health psychology is devoted to understanding
psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they respond when they do get ill. This course explores the psychological and social factors that lead to the enhancement of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, and the evaluation and modification of health policies that influence health care. Prerequisite: Three hours of psychology coursework, excluding Psychology 201. Offered periodically, three hours.
PSYC 310PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. This course will include a) an analysis
of psychometric principles, including reliability, validity, and standardization; b) an analysis of intelligence, personality, and interest testing, including in-depth investigation of various tests; and c) an analysis of current issues including discrimination in testing. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and 201. Three hours.
PSYC 312ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. This course provides an overview of the
various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on classification, etiology, assessment and treatment of the major disorders. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and three hours of psychology. Three hours.
PSYC 315FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY. This course introduces the student to
psychological research, principles and practice as applied to the legal system. Emphasis will be placed on the interface between clinical work and the courts, as well as the psychology of the offender. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Three hours.
PSYC 316BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE. A study of the biological bases of
behavior. Neuroanatomy and fundamental principles of neurophysiology and neural communication will be covered as will be the physiological mechanisms operating in sensation, emotion, consciousness, ingestive behavior, learning and memory, reinforcement, addiction, and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or permission of the instructor. Three hours.
PSYC 318COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. A study of human mental processes such as
memory, reasoning, decision-making, judgment, and social cognition. Included will be a cognitive neuroscience perspective on mental processing and the practical implications of these processes in social evaluation, culture, and public policy. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 201 and 204. Three hours.
PSYC 319COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY. Using computer
simulations of cognitive psychology methods, students will investigate human mental processes such as memory, attention, recognition, decision-making, problem-solving, and social evaluation. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 201 and 204. One hour.
PSYC 322MARRIAGE & FAMILY: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION. The
course examines assessment and intervention in marriage and family with an emphasis on marriage. Primary sources examining empirically developed and tested approaches will be considered. The focus will be on scientific understanding rather than the development of counseling skills. Prerequisite: Psychology 101; and Psychology 201 or Statistics 131. Three hours.
PSYC 326PREPARATION FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS. This
course will provide an in-depth review of current applications of counseling and psychotherapy tailored for students planning to attend graduate school in mental health delivery or employment post-graduation. Students will review current theories and trends of mental health service delivery in the United States. Principles of professional development will be covered leading to a personal plan of professional development for each student. Students will review current ethical and theoretical issues in counseling and psychotherapy. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 206, 207. Three hours.
PSYC 390STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY. This course, which varies each semester
involves the examination of different areas of psychology with a focus on new areas not covered in regular coursework. Offered periodically, one, two or three hours.
PSYC 401ADVANCED STATISTICS. An introduction to multivariate statistics by
using computer statistical packages as applied to social science research including such topics as multiple regression, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), path analysis, and other frequently used multivariate statistical techniques. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 201 and 204. Alternate years, three hours.
PSYC 404ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS. A study of advanced research
methods, including an independent research project. An IRB proposal, data collection, and formal written and oral presentation of the study are required. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking Intensive (SI). Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 201 and 204. Four hours.
PSYC 480INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY. An opportunity for upper class
psychology majors, with a minimum of fifteen hours in psychology, to participate in individual field experiences in clinical or counseling settings under the professional supervision of the staff of cooperating institutions. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair. One to six hours.
PSYC 499HONORS IN PSYCHOLOGY. Open only to senior psychology majors who
have honors grades. Application must be made to the department and a proposal for the study approved before registering. The student studies under the guidance of department staff and must submit evidence of superior achievement. One, two or three hours.
