20 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 1520Introductory Psychology. An4
introductory survey of the major areas of current psychology such as the scientific method, the biological bases for behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, language and thought, motivation and emotion, life-span development, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social behavior. Emphasis on the methods of obtaining reliable knowledge of human behavior and cross- cultural perspectives on that research and theory ..
introduction to a developmental study of marriage and family life (as a quest for intimacy) in a world of rapid social change. Special attention is given to American myths; diversity in families; gender roles; sexuality, dating, falling in love; mate selection; the single option; communication, power, and conflict in marriage; work and home; parenting; the family life cycle; family crisis; separation and divorce; remarriage; and stepfamilies ...................................................
PSYC 3000Social Psychology. An analysis of the ways
in which the social environment influences thought, affect, and behavior. Topics covered include how we perceive our social world and the causes of events, stereotyping and prejudice, attitude formation and change, group processes, close relationships, self- concept, and self-esteem. Emphasis is on the use of both theory and research to understand the social influences on why we think, feel, and behave the way we do .......................................................... Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
people acquire, store, and use information. Basic topics include perceptual processes, attention, automatic processing, implicit and explicit memory, declarative and episodic memory, forgetting and disorders of memory.......................................................... Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520 . 0 s.h.
of the growth and development of the individual from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on the multidimensional nature of development (physical, cognitive, emotional, and social) paying special attention to diversity in individual life paths and the multiple interacting contextual influences on development (biological, psychological, social, community, societal, cultural, and historical). This course includes the study of major developmental theories and concepts as well as the research methods used in the study of lifespan development. Interviews are completed to gain insight into developmental patterns and to allow students an opportunity to apply 327 ................ 4 s.h. ................... 4 s.h. ...............
comprehensive presentation of the statistics that social scientists use to describe information in meaningful ways and to test hypotheses about human thought, behavior, and emotion. Topics covered include the role of statistics in the research process, frequency distributions, sampling, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance, and non-parametric tests ...........................................
Psychology. A comprehensive presentation of the diverse methodologies that psychologists use to test hypotheses about human thought, behavior, and emotion, including a discussion of how psychologists measure psychological variables. Topics covered include correlational design, experimental design, quasi-experimental designs, measurement theory, case studies, autobiographical narratives, observation methods, research ethics, and the preparation of research manuscripts for publication. By the end of the course, students will have critiqued published research articles and developed a research proposal summarizing a psychological study they plan to do the following semester ...................................................... 4 s.h Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520, 3100
student, with the supervision of the professor, will conduct a research project. This will involve reviewing the literature in a particular area of study, developing a research hypothesis, designing a study to test the hypothesis, data analysis, discussing the implications of results, and writing a manuscript ............................. 4 s.h. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520, 3100, 3150
Study of the growth and change of the individual from conception through adolescence, emphasizing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Includes study of major developmental theories, concepts, and research methods that are applied to childhood and adolescence. Interviews and research literature reviews are completed to demonstrate understanding and application of course material . 4 s.h. *Students pursuing Teacher Education degrees are waived from meeting the prerequisite/corequisite requirement.
experiential course provides students with an opportunity to participate in group therapy, co-lead group activities and explore topics related to group dynamics, group processes, and legal, ethical, and professional issues. .......................................... Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
PSYC 3530Sensation and Perception. This course is a
study of how humans sense and perceive the world. The course will include an evaluation of sensory and perceptual processes and how those processes culminate in our rich perception of the world. Special emphasis will be placed on psychophysical procedures, visual perception, and auditory perception. In addition, topics in olfaction, taste, touch, and the influence of knowledge on perception will also be addressed ..................................................... . PSYC 3700 History and Systems of Psychology. A study of dimensions in the intellectual history of psychology including an examination of the effects of politics, wars, ethnicity, finances, and inventions. Similarities and differences between the development of psychology and that of other sciences will be examined along with the meaning of psychology's history for the current study of psychology .............2 s.h. courses
Integrate faculty-led opportunity into education through participation in planned, supervised experiential-learning. Students will apply related skills by following a set of objectives, reflecting on activities, 328 ............ 2 s.h. .................
major psychological perspectives on human nature (dynamic, dispositional, phenomenological, and cognitive/behavioral), including how each perspective does research, assessment, and treatment, and how each explains the origins and development of personality .................................................................. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
diagnostic criteria and major theoretical explanations for various psychological disorders, including anxiety, mood, psychotic, and personality disorders............ 4 s.h. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
major theoretical models of psychotherapy (dynamic, phenomenological, cognitive/behavioral, and family systems). A discussion of practical elements of counseling (ethical considerations, interviewing, confidentiality, ethnicity, and credentials) is included . 4 s.h. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
issues of group process, including legal, cultural, ethical, and professional issues. Stages of group development and group leadership skills will be explored...................................................................... Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
study and application of integrating the orthodox Christian faith and the vocation of people-helping. An examination of various integration strategies and the theological basis of each as well as an examination of some basic strategies for Christian counseling........4 s.h. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520
introduce students to the application of psychology in a variety of settings and work situations. The student will be introduced, although not exclusively, to clinical psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, occupational psychology, and forensic psychology. The students will explore the major historical trends and research methods common to these areas of applied psychology. Additionally, students will explore a variety of career options in psychology .................................................... Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 1520 .
candidates for a degree from King are required to demonstrate competency in their major field. Students with more than one major must demonstrate competency in each of their major fields. For a B.S. in Psychology, students must complete the Psychology Major Field Achievement Test (MFAT) ..................0 s.h.
