Examination of the major theoretical perspectives related to physical, cognitive, language, emotional, spiritual, and social development in people over the life span.

Survey of the various subfields of psychology including biopsychology, cognition and learning, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, personality and assessment, health psychology, developmental psychology, history and systems, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. These areas are examined from various worldviews as well as from a multicultural perspective.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102 or equivalent

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.

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 qualitative methods of investigation, and to the communication of research results via research reports.

Prerequisites:MATH 201

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.

Prerequisites:PSYC 313

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.

Survey of various categories of abnormal or deviant behavior such as developmental, personality, mood, psychophysiological, psychotic, anxiety, somatoform, chemical dependency, and dissociative disorders.

Prerequisites:PSYC 300 or equivalent

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.

Prerequisites:PSYC 300 and BIOL 102 or equivalent

Study of recent research and theory in cognitive processes concerning the representation, storage, retrieval, forgetting, conditioning, learning, concept formation, problem solving, and memory.

Examines theories and research in the study of psychosocial issues of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups as well as an exploration of the relationship of race, culture, and social class in psychological development.

Survey of theories and research in the major areas of social psychology including perception, attitude change, attraction, aggression, altruism, conformity, prejudice, values, and group dynamics.

Prerequisites:PSYC 313 or permission of the instructor

Examines ethical issues, professional orientation, and role identity for those working in the helping professions. Topics include the objectives of professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation, and other professional issues.

Prerequisites:Psychology majors only who have completed a minimum of 6 of their upper-level psychology courses (18 credits)

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.

Examination of the major themes in the study and practice of psychology, such as human nature, motivation, change and development, and spiritual struggles, as well as applied psychological knowledge for everyday life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Examines case management principles and techniques, treatment planning, effective referral methods, and crisis intervention skills used in human services and addiction treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduces the development of the communication skills used in interviewing and counseling with an emphasis on the necessity of understanding the interpersonal dynamics between the human service worker/counselor and the individual client.

Survey of the origin and development of psychology with a special emphasis placed on contemporary schools and systems of psychological thought.

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.

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.

Prerequisites:PSYC 410

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.

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

Prerequisites:Senior status as a Psychology major and permission of the department chair