31 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 101Psychology of Adjustment3
Study of psychological principles with respect to students’ lives. Students (1) develop greater self-understanding and self- help skills; (2) increase understanding of other people and sensitivity to those who may be different from the student; and (3) become familiar with relevant theories and research findings. Topics include coping with stress, the self, forming impressions of others, prejudice, conformity, interpersonal communication, relationships, gender, sexuality, and career issues.
PSYC 211Developmental Psychology (3) Examination of the major theoretical perspectives related to physical
cognitive, language, emotional, spiritual, and social development in people over the life span. PSYC 250 Human Sexuality (3) Exploration of the psychology of human sexuality from the standpoint of a Christian worldview. Examines theories, perspectives, concepts, and data from the scientific study of sexuality. Students examine practical information useful for daily living and decision-making about many aspects of sexuality.
Exploration of the psychology of human sexuality from the standpoint of a Christian worldview. Examines theories, perspectives, concepts, and data from the scientific study of sexuality. Students examine practical information useful for daily living and decision-making about many aspects of sexuality.
PSYC 260Psychology of Women (3) Study of the psychological theories, myths, and stereotypes related to the
development of women. Topics are organized around critical issues and events in women's experience from infancy through adulthood, such as biological and sexual differentiation, identity and personality development, careers, parenting, and mental health.
PSYC 303Theories of Personality (3) Examines the major schools within personality theory with a focus on
contributions and usefulness in understanding human behavior, the principal theorists from each school, the limitations of each theory, and comparisons between theoretical perspectives. PSYC 306 Addictive Disorders (3) Study of contemporary psychological models of addiction and treatment including the theories that drive various approaches to treatment, specialized assessments, prevention, stages of change and recovery, policy issues, and relapse prevention. PSYC 313 Research Methods (3) Considers the systematic process by which to conduct research as well as the various research methods that can be used to acquire and advance knowledge. Introduction to methodological concepts used in the study of society, to the formal steps of the scientific method, to various research processes, to quantitative and 138
Study of contemporary psychological models of addiction and treatment including the theories that drive various approaches to treatment, specialized assessments, prevention, stages of change and recovery, policy issues, and relapse prevention.
PSYC 316Case Management, Treatment Planning, and Crisis Intervention (3) Examines case management
principles and techniques, treatment planning, effective referral methods, and crisis intervention skills used in human services and addiction treatment. PSYC 317 Marriage and Family (3) Study of marriage and family from various perspectives, including the theories of and methods used to research marriage and the family, the diversity of families, contemporary gender roles, love and commitment, systems, communication and conflict resolution, sexual relationships and problems, pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, care-giving and spiritual concerns. PSYC 321 Data Analysis (3) Continuation of PSYC 313. Students examine research topics and complete research projects according to American Psychological Association requirements. Students apply research and statistical principles including the use of SPSS. Prerequisite: PSYC 313 or concurrent enrollment. Students will be withdrawn if prerequisite is not successfully completed. PSYC 325 Positive Psychology (3) Examines the positive psychology movement, theoretical perspectives and relevant research related to human flourishing. Comparisons are drawn between the materialistic perspectives presented in positive psychology and a Christian perspective of the good life. PSYC 327 Psychology of Religion (3) Examines the theory and research in psychology of religion, including topics such as psychological methods and measures used to study religion as well as objective and subjective approaches to the study of religion as related to prayer, meditation, spiritual healing, dreams, tongue-speaking, social attitudes and behavior, mental health, mysticism, religious orientation, and personal development. PSYC 390 Independent Study (3) An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is conducted according to a learning contract between a chosen faculty member and the student.
Examines the theory and research in psychology of religion, including topics such as psychological methods and measures used to study religion as well as objective and subjective approaches to the study of religion as related to prayer, meditation, spiritual healing, dreams, tongue-speaking, social attitudes and behavior, mental health, mysticism, religious orientation, and personal development.
An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is conducted according to a learning contract between a chosen faculty member and the student.
PSYC 400Abnormal Psychology (3) Survey of various categories of abnormal or deviant behavior such as
developmental, personality, mood, psychophysiological, psychotic, anxiety, somatoform, chemical dependency, and dissociative disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or equivalent. PSYC 402 Health Psychology (3) Overview of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects related to health. Students apply concepts to improve health outcomes in each of these areas. PSYC 406 Group Facilitation (3) Explores the key aspects of the group process including communication patterns, both verbal and nonverbal, as well as leadership, trust, cohesion, risk-taking, group membership skills, facilitation skills, group problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, interviewing techniques, and summary session report- writing. Provides both a group experience and a theoretical analysis of group process. PSYC 410 Physiological Psychology (3) Study of the biological bases of behavior with an emphasis on the role of the nervous and endocrine systems. Topics include: attention, learning and memory, sensation and perception, sleep, language, reproduction, emotions, aggressive behavior, addictions, and behavioral disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or equivalent.
Overview of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects related to health. Students apply concepts to improve health outcomes in each of these areas.
PSYC 416Psycho-Social Aspects of Aging (3) Explores the specific age-stages of adult development and aging
emphasizing psychosocial, psychopathological, biological, intellectual, and personality processes from a theoretical and research-oriented perspective. Cross-listed with GERO 310. PSYC 417 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3) Introduction to the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Topics include the foundations of industrial-organizational psychology, values and ethics, work performance, problem solving, motivation, managing stress, relationships and communication in the work place, decision making, teamwork, leading and influencing others, productivity, and achieving a satisfying career. 139
Introduction to the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Topics include the foundations of industrial- organizational psychology, values and ethics, work performance, problem solving, motivation, managing stress, relationships and communication in the work place, decision making, teamwork, leading and influencing others, productivity, and achieving a satisfying career.
PSYC 422Capstone Seminar in Ethics and Professional Identity3
Students may choose either to take fifteen (15) additional credits in Psychology courses numbered 300 or above or else they may choose the following optional concentration to add to the major: Clinical and Counseling Psychology (Non-Licensure, Optional, for Psychology majors only; 15 credit hours): In addition to the Psychology core curriculum, students must successfully complete:
PSYC 427History of Psychology (3) Survey of the origin and development of psychology with a special emphasis
placed on contemporary schools and systems of psychological thought. PSYC 428 Survey of Psychological Assessments (3) Theory and techniques of psychological assessment including the statistical foundations of testing and assessment, principles of psychological measurement, and the most common domains of testing such as cognitive ability, achievement, interests, and personality. PSYC 429 Sensation and Perception (3) Explores the five major human sensory systems (i.e., vision, hearing, smell, touch, and taste) and perceptual experiences related to these senses as occurring in the human brain. Examines the anatomical structures, the physiological mechanisms and neural pathways that form a substrate for the sensory experience for each sensory system. Prerequisite: PSYC 410.
Explores the five major human sensory systems (i.e., vision, hearing, smell, touch, and taste) and perceptual experiences related to these senses as occurring in the human brain. Examines the anatomical structures, the physiological mechanisms and neural pathways that form a substrate for the sensory experience for each sensory system. Prerequisite: PSYC 410.
PSYC 490Advanced Independent Study (3) An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty in a
directed area of scholarship. Study is conducted according to a learning contract between a chosen faculty member and the student. PSYC 495 Internship (3) Approved internship in a field of the student's specialty. This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field. Prerequisite: Senior status as a Psychology major and permission of the department chair.
Approved internship in a field of the student's specialty. This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field. Prerequisite: Senior status as a Psychology major and permission of the department chair. Science, Technology, and Mathematics ____________________________________________________________________________ Department Chair: Robert S. Stewart, Ph.D. The Department of Science, Technology, and Mathematics offers majors in Biophysical Sciences, Computer Science, Cyber and Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Technology, Mathematics, and Nursing. Department faculty members strive to enable students to understand important scientific, technological, and mathematical concepts; 150
