Department: Psychology

Code Name Description
PSYC1301 General Psychology This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human development, learning, perception, motivation, personal...
PSYC1301HS General Psychology This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human development, learning, perception, motivation, personal...
PSYC1301SB General Psychology: Summer Bridge This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human development, learning, perception, motivation, personal...
PSYC2301 Statistics for the Social Sciences Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-...
PSYC2301HS Statistics for the Social Sciences Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-...
PSYC3190 Independent Study in Psychology Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PSYC3290 Independent Study in Psychology Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PSYC3301 Educational Psychology A study of the salient points of the discipline known as educational psychology. The course focuses on the cognitive, moral, and social development of children, giving particular attention to children with learning differences and exceptionalities. S...
PSYC3302 Juvenile Delinquency A study of deviant behavior by the legal minors in contemporary society, factors and conditions contributing to delinquency, control and treatment of offenders, and programs for prevention.
PSYC3303 Psychology Internship I This course connects student public service with academic study by providing a professionally supervised activity in a setting that offers some type of human service. The student will be required to work 20 hours for each credit hour earned. The st...
PSYC3304 Psychology Internship II A continuation of PSYC 3303 Psychology Internship I. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
PSYC3306 Study of Aging An examination of aging in relation to sociology, psychology, biology, law, political science, literature, religion, recreation, and health. Special emphasis is placed on an understanding of gerontology from a Christian perspective.
PSYC3311 Marriage and Family Systems In this course, students will learn the historical development and principal conceptualizations of marital and family systems theory. Students will learn the theories, therapeutic processes, and techniques involved in treating marriage, family, and r...
PSYC3312 Drug and Alcohol Problems The philosophical, economic, political, social, and psychological dimensions of drug and alcohol problems will be examined.
PSYC3315 Forensic Psychology In this course students will learn the history of forensic psychology and how it differs from other forensic sciences. Students will cover a variety of topics including: careers in forensic psychology, profiling, interviewing and interrogation, eye w...
PSYC3317 Clinical Psychology In this course students will learn the intricacies of the field of clinical psychology. Students will be provided learning opportunities about the history of this discipline; diagnostic interviewing; intellectual, neuropsychological, projective, and...
PSYC3391 Independent Study in Psychology Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PSYC4301 Race and Ethnicity Examines the theories and operational definitions of race and ethnic relations in the social sciences within a biblical framework. Evaluates programs for the reduction of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Analyzes historical and contemporary sta...
PSYC4303 Social Psychology A study of individual behavior as affected by cultural and social stimuli. Social psychology focuses on the perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals.
PSYC4305 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior A study of the nature and causes of mental disorders as reflected in the major theories and current research regarding abnormal behavior.
PSYC4308 Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Human Performance This course will introduce students to the field of sport psychology through a foundational study of pertinent theories and concepts, psychological variables, and the application of these variables to sport, exercise, and human performance. This inte...
PSYC4309 Child Life Theory and Practice Child Life Theory and Practice will support students in the application of knowledge of child development to educate, prepare, and support children and their families through the processes of hospitalization and changes in family dynamics related to...
PSYC4311 Integration of Psychology andChristianity This course includes a survey of the major approaches to and issues in relating psychology to Christianity. Psychology and Christianity will be compared in relation to their views of the nature of the human being, the sources of truth, sin and psycho...
PSYC4313 Group Psychotherapy This course has as its goal the development of a basic understanding of group processes as they relate to group therapy. Central to this study is an emphasis on group dynamics. Practical experience in group dynamics is included. (This course is Bridg...
PSYC4314 Counseling Theories and Techniques A course dealing with the fundamentals of counseling as they relate to human behavior. A survey of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy is included.
PSYC4315 Psychology of Personality An investigation of the interacting biological, psychological, and sociological factors which contribute to formation of behavior in personality structure. A survey of the major theories of personality is included.
PSYC4316 Human Growth and Development A course in developmental psychology that focuses on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development from conception to death within a context of basic theories of development.
PSYC4317 Research Methods This course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completion...
PSYC4321 Dynamics of Therapeutic Play This course provides an overview of the interaction between human play and development and introduces the concept and principles of therapeutic play. The content emphasizes play within the context of medical and non-clinical settings, and culture. St...
PSYC4324 Psychology of Learning A study of the principles and applications of how knowledge or skill is acquired. Learning as it relates to cognition, emotion, physiology, decision making, behavior, and experience will be analyzed. The major learning theories and their respective u...
PSYC4325 History of Psychology An investigation of the history of psychological thought. The course concentrates on the evolution of contemporary theoretical concepts from their historical origins in philosophy and natural sciences.
PSYC4332 Crisis Intervention This course examines the field of crisis intervention from a multi-disciplinary perspective including law enforcement, human services, psychology, and sociology. The evaluation and application of crisis intervention techniques, methods, and concepts...
PSYC4333 Psychology of Adolescence An interdisciplinary course emphasizing psychosocial development from adolescence through young adulthood. This study would include developmental and psychological issues that evolve in the teenage years.
PSYC4340 Special Topics in Psychology This course concentrates on specialized areas of psychology. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplished under special topics courses with the same topic and content.
PSYC4392 Independent Study in Psychology Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PSYC5311 Professional Orientation: Legal &Ethical Issues in Psychology &Counseling A study of the ethical guidelines, principles, and laws that govern the practice of psychology and counseling in a professional setting, including the examination of the moral philosophy underlying ethical decision-making, record management, business...
PSYC5312 Counseling Theories and TechniquesCounseling Theories/Techniques A study of the philosophical and theroretical foundations of the helping process, focusing on selected theories and techniques of counseling as applied to normal and abnormal human behavior. An integration of the Christian worldview with counseling t...
PSYC5313 Group Counseling Methods An experiential study of group counseling theories and techniques. Leadership roles, stages of group development, and member responsibilities are explored. Ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. Open only to students i...
PSYC5314 Lifespan Human Development An advanced study in developmental psychology with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual, personality, and spiritual development from conception to death within the context of basic theories of development, as they relate to coun...
PSYC5315 Psychological Assessment I In this first semester of a two-semester sequence on psychological assessment, students will be educated in issues of psychometric testing including reliabilty, validity, identifying and selecting test instruments, interpreting norm-referenced and cr...
PSYC5316 Research Methods Study of the scientific method of social and psychological research in order to aid the student in understanding the theoretical bases of scientific research. The student will develop a working knowledge of the research methods and problems associat...
PSYC5317 Counseling Culturally Diverse Clients A study of selected cultural groups with emphasis on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons from diverse backgrounds. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one's own values, attitude...
PSYC5318 Basic Counseling Skills This course will provide the experiential foundation for all practicum and internship experiences. Students learn communication and interpersonal skills and counseling techniques of of conseling under faculty supervision. Students will also examine t...
PSYC6000 LPA Review Course This is a self-directed study that prepares students to take required national examinations to obtain state licensure. Students must achieve the specified passing score of 75% or better on the last mock exam in order to receive credit (CR) for the co...
PSYC6310 Career Counseling and LifestyleDevelopment A study of theories of vocational choice, the process of career and lifestyle decision making and sources of occupational information including use of the Internet.
PSYC6311 Addictive and Compulsive Disorders An introduction to the nature of current drugs of choice and how they are being abused. A survey of the addictive and compulsive behavior patterns associated with alcohol/drug abuse, eating disorders, compulsive sexual behaviors, and compulsive gambl...
PSYC6312 Psychopathology I This course involves a study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in th...
PSYC6313 Psychopathology II This course is a continuation of Psychopathology I, which involves a study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a workin...
PSYC6314 Marriage and Family Counseling This course provides an overview of the field of family therapy. The concepts of marriage and family therapy are examined. Students will view films of family therapy sessions, explore their own family dynamics, and participate in learning experiences...
PSYC6316 Advanced Counseling Methods andCrisis Intervention An introduction to screening, identification, and resolution of situations with the potential for crisis. A study of more elaborate methods and techniques designed to differentiate and target problem areas. Includes practice counseling of simulated c...
PSYC6318 Neuropsychology A study of biological and neural bases of behavior and how they relate to behavior and cognition, in terms both of their normal function and of the dysfunctional processes including brain damage. The neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neuroche...
PSYC6319 Psychological Assessment II In this course, students will be provided a thorough tutelage in conducting of psychological assessment, including but not limited to intellectual, personality, aptitude, projective and neuropsychological designs, across the lifespan. Students will...
PSYC6321 Psychology Internship I This course involves supervised delivery of direct psychological services at an approved agency or practice site. Students are evaluated on a wide range of professional criteria which includes analysis of taped sessions, and seminar discussions of ps...
PSYC6322 Psychology Internship II This course is a continuation of the internship experience for students which involves supervised delivery of direct psychological services at an approved agency or practice site. Students are evaluated on a wide range of professional criteria which...