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PSYC 121 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.
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This course introduces the field of psychology. Topics include the nervous system, research methods, perception, development, social behavior, learning and memory, and clinical psychology.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 200 General Psychology 3
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 210 Developmental Psychology 3
This course provides an overview of human development across the life span. Theory and research related to physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development will be explored.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 221 Psychology of Childhood 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 231 Psychology of Adolescence 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 235 Psychology of Adulthood 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 255 Introduction to Research 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 299 Internship 0
Prerequisite: PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 0 Credits (max) 0 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 305 Overview of Theory and Treatment of Substance Abuse 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or SOCI 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 306 Advanced Theory and Treatment of Substance Abuse 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or SOCI 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 307 Treatment and Recovery of Addictions 3
Resident Prerequisite: PSYC 305 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 308 Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexual Addiction 3
Resident Prerequisite: PSYC 305 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 309 Healthy Sexuality 3
Resident Prerequisite: PSYC 305 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 310 Cognitive Psychology 3
This course investigates the principal theories and contemporary scientific findings in perception, memory, and cognition which includes sensations, attention, knowledge representation, problem solving, reasoning, language, information processing, decision making, creativity, and intelligence. The course will also focus on disorders of memory, perception, and cognition as well as strategies for improving these processes across development. The neural basis underlying these processes will be emphasized in the context of real-life situations.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 311 Educational Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 312 Social Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or SOCI 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 313 Multicultural Counseling & Res 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu Prerequisite PSYC 255 PSYC 315 Applied Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 316 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 200 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 317 Crisis Intervention 3
Resident Prerequisite: PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 318 Consumer Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 200 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 320 Behavior Modification 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 321 Psychology of Childhood 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 331 Psychology of Adolescence 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 335 Psychology of Adulthood 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 336 Gerontology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 341 Psychology of Personality 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 345 Exceptional Child 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 350 Bibliotherapy 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 351 Multicultural Counseling and Research Issues 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 200 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 354 Statistics for the Social Sciences 3
Prerequisite: ((PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and (MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 116 or MATH 117 or MATH 121 or MATH 122 or MATH 123 or MATH 125 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or MATH 130 or MATH 131 or MATH 132 or MATH 200 or MATH 201 or BUSI 230 or MATH 217 or MATH 221 or MATH 231 or MATH 250) and PSYC 255 )
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 355 Statistics in Psychology 3
Prerequisite: ((PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and (MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 116 or MATH 117 or MATH 121 or MATH 122 or MATH 123 or MATH 125 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or MATH 130 or MATH 131 or MATH 132 or MATH 200 or MATH 201 or BUSI 230 or MATH 211 or MATH 217 or MATH 221 or MATH 231 or MATH 250) and PSYC 354 and PSYC 255 )
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 356 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 360 Psychology of Wisdom Tradition 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu Prerequisite PSYC 255 PSYC 361 Marriage and Family 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 365 Psychological Foundations of Learning 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 371 Theories in Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
Prerequisite: ((PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 255 )
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 380 Physiological Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 401 History and Systems of Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 405 Group Dynamics 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 101 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 406 Addictions and the Recovery Process 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 255 and PSYC 306
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 407 Addictions Groups, Ethics and the Community 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 371 and PSYC 406 and PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 410 Psychology of Religion 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 200 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 420 Psychology and Christianity 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 421 Psychological Measurement 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 355 and PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 425 Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 and PSYC 341) or (PSYC 210 and PSYC 345) or (PSYC 341 and SOCI 200) or (PSYC 200 and PSYC 341) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 430 Abnormal Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 440 Experimental Design in Research: Application and Construction 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 355 and PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 450 Children in Healthcare 3
Resident Prerequisite: PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 460 Counseling Processes and Techniques 3
Prerequisite: ((PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 371 and PSYC 255 )
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 475 Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 341 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 210) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 491 Capstone in Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 255 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 495 Directed Research 1-3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 497 Special Topics in Psychology 3
Prerequisite: (PSYC 200 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 498 Senior Project 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 355 and PSYC 440
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 499 Internship 1-6
Prerequisite: (PSYC 101 or PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 or GEED 201) and PSYC 255
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 6 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 510 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology I 3
Overview of research methodology and statistical techniques for psychological research. Emphasis on the three basic types of research - descriptive, predictive, and experimental. Also, addresses ethics in research. A computer package is used for analysis of data. (Crosslisted with MSPS 500).
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 512 Social Psychology 3
Examination of scientific literature involving individual behavior in relation to social contexts. Topics include attribution, social perception, socialization, attitude formation/change, group dynamics, prosocial behavior, aggression, social influence, and applications. (Crosslisted with MSPS 513)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 515 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology II 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 510
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 516 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3
Exploration of current theory and research in industrial/organizational psychology. Focus on talent acquisition and management, leadership, job attitudes, and organizational development. (Crosslisted with MSPS 526)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 520 Psychology and Christianity 3
Exploration of the relationship between psychological science and Christian faith. Topics include philosophical foundations and models of conceptualizing the relationship between the disciplines. (Crosslisted with MSPS 521)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 525 Developmental Psychology 3
Advanced study of developmental processes across the lifespan. Examination of theories and current research in physical, mental, emotional, and social domains. Special consideration given to varying social situations and cultural contexts. (Crosslisted with MSPS 540)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 541 Introduction to Public Mental Health: Theories, Practice, and Prevention 3
This course provides students with an overview of the theoretical background, practice, and prevention strategies used in mental health care. Topics include the need for community mental health care, trends in utilization, and predictors of mental health treatment-seeking in community settings. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of stigma in the community, the treatment gap, and barriers to care.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 545 Test Construction/Validation 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 510
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 565 Psychology of Learning 3
Advanced study of associative learning. Special emphasis on instrumental conditioning, motivation, and affect as they relate to the field of developmental psychology. (Crosslisted with MSPS 570)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 575 Cognitive Psychology 3
Discussion of theory and research in cognitive psychology. Topics include attention, memory, language, learning, reasoning, and decision-making. (Crosslisted with MSPS 531)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 620 Intervention and Behavior Support 3
Discussion of traditional and contemporary intervention strategies. Special emphasis on evidence-based practices and application to real-world scenarios. (Crosslisted with MSPS 625)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 621 Child Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 525
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 631 Adolescent Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 525
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 635 Adult Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 525
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 636 Geropsychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 525
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 640 Organizational Behavior and Development 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 516 or PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 641 Public Mental Health from Patients to Systems 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 541
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 642 Human Resource Training and Development 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 516
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 644 Organizational Ethics 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 516
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 645 Developmental Psychopathology 3
Exploration of developmental pathways, including specific disorders and their contexts, and risk/resilience. Special attention devoted to normal and deviant development, and principles of adaptive functioning. (Crosslisted with MSPS 610)
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 648 Leadership and Motivation 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 516 or PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 651 Personnel and Performance Management 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 516 or PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 661 Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 541
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 662 Substance Abuse and Severe Mental Health Problems 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 541
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 676 Developmental Neuropsychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 525
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 700 Foundations of Doctoral Study in Psychology 3
This course introduces students to doctoral education in Psychology and the requirements for a Ph.D. in Psychology at Liberty University. This course is an introduction to our doctoral program with an emphasis on biblical worldview, critical thinking skills, scholarly writing, and evaluating empirical research biblically to equip students for success in their doctoral education.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 710 Psychological Research & Biblical Worldview 3
Exploration of the purpose of empirical research with a review of the philosophies of empiricism and rationalism in comparison to the Biblical worldview. How a Biblical worldview is compatible with empirical research in Psychology and the exploration of truth is examined.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 712 Theories and Research in Social Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 716 Theories and Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 718 Theories and Research in Behavioral Health 3
In this course, students explore behavioral health and how management within behavioral healthcare is similar and different from healthcare management in general. Furthermore, how to apply theories of leadership to behavioral health is examined.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 725 Theories and Research in Developmental Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 750 Biological Bases of Behavior 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 775 Teaching of Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 780 Strategic Planning and Management 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 718
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 800 Grant Writing 3
This course explores grant writing and obtaining funding for research, programs, and organizations. Students are guided through the entire grant submission process, including locating funding sources and proposal development.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 802 Program Evaluation 3
This course provides an overview of basic approaches used to understand and assess programs. How to determine whether programs achieve their intended goals and how to improve effectiveness of programs is explored.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 810 Advanced Research: Qualitative Research & Analysis 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 510 and PSYC 515 and PSYC 700 and PSYC 815
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 812 Social Cognitive Development 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 815 Advanced Research: Quantitative Research & Analysis 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 510 and PSYC 515 and PSYC 700
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 820 Seminar on the Integration of Theology and Psychology 3
Prerequisite: THEO 525 and THEO 530 and CLED 800
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 825 Contemporary Topics in Developmental Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 725
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 826 Contemporary Topics in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 827 Contemporary Topics in Social Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 712
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 828 Contemporary Topics in Behavioral Health 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 718
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 830 Child and Adolescent Development in the Digital Age 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 725
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 831 Advanced Child and Adolescent Development 3
Advanced study of the unique physical, social, psychological and cognitive development of children and adolescents. Developmental theories and research aimed at understanding the unique needs and stages in childhood and adolescence will be examined.
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 832 Language and Cognitive Development 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 725
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 833 Moral Development 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 725
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 840 Leadership and Development 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 718
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 845 Measurement & Testing in I/O Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 545
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 847 Organizational Consulting & Change 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 850 Workplace Attitudes, Measurement, & Change 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 855 Psychology of Contemporary & Virtual Organizations 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 716
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 857 Behavioral Healthcare Policy and Governance 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 718
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 858 Healthcare Financial Management 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 718
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 860 Attitudes, Measurement, and Change 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 712
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 865 Survey Research Methods 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 510 and PSYC 515
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 866 Social Relationships 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 712
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 867 Social Cognitive Neuroscience 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 712
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 868 Social Psychology of the Digital Age 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 712
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 870 Prospectus: Developing the Dissertation Concept 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 510 and PSYC 515 and PSYC 700 and PSYC 710 and PSYC 775 and PSYC 810 and PSYC 815 and Doctorate GPA with a score of 3000
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 987 Dissertation I 5
Prerequisite: PSYC 870 and Doctorate GPA with a score of 3000
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 5 Credits (max) 5 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 988 Dissertation II 5
Prerequisite: PSYC 987 and Doctorate GPA with a score of 3000
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 5 Credits (max) 5 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 989 Dissertation III 5
Prerequisite: PSYC 988 and Doctorate GPA with a score of 3000
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 5 Credits (max) 5 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu PSYC 990 Dissertation Defense 0
Prerequisite: PSYC 989
Subject PSYC Credits (min) 0 Credits (max) 0 Credit unit Credit Hour(s) Type course Edition 2026 Source catalog.liberty.edu Source: Liberty University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
