Introduction to methods and approaches to psychology including areas of learning, memory and information processing, abnormal behavior, and social psychology, and selected individual studies of areas related to students' interests.
Credits - 3
This course introduces the causes, sources, and effects of stress (physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, and intrapersonal/interpersonal) from a personal and academic perspective. Facilitates application of tools and techniques to identify, prevent, and manage stressors to improve academic success.
Credits - 3
Introduction to the design and analysis of psychological research. Topics include logic and philosophy of psychological research, conceptualizing research questions, hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis strategies used by researchers in psychology, and introduction to using statisticalsoftware for data analysis.
Credits - 3
CO-REQUISITE TO PSYX 210
Credits - 1
Relationship development across the life cycle from a family systems perspective. Relationship dynamics through major relationship transitions including couple formation, cohabitation, marriage, parenthood, death, divorce, and remarriage will be examined. The diversity of family experiences will be emphasized, including issues of family violence
Credits - 3
This course is an introduction to the theories of human development across the lifespan, with an emphasis on developmental research methodology. Prerequisite: PSYX 100: Introduction to Psychology
Credits - 1
This course will provide an overview of major theories in counseling and psychotherapy from a biblical perspective. This course will examine the historical context ofsecular psychology and the rise of Christian counseling. Students will develop criteria for evaluating theories using a biblical framework and formulate their own theory of Christian counseling.
Credits - 3
The exploration of human physical, cognitive, emotional, personality and psychosocial growth throughout the life span using psychosocial, psychoanalytic, learning, and cognitive theories of development.
Credits - 3
This course introduces the biblical principles of counseling and outlines the process by which Christian leaders can counsel people with specific problems. The course also provides an introduction to the counseling profession from a Christian perspective, explores how biblical and psychological principles may be integrated and applied to counseling issues, and describes the nature and role of the counselor as a person and as a professional.
Credits - 3
Individual behavior as a function of interpersonal interaction; experimental research and theoretical viewpoints in social psychology, including topics such as: interpersonal attraction, perception, aggression, attitudes and attitude change, altruism, group behavior, social influence, stereotypes and prejudice, and the self.
Credits - 3
This course will provide information on drug use and its effects on our society and the individual. Many perspectives of drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectives will be covered, including behavioral, pharmacological, historical, social, legal, and current topics as well as drug abuse across all age demographics.
Credits - 3
Corequisite: PSYX 232: Counseling Theory
Credits - 1
Advanced writing course; an appreciation of the experimental approach to the scientific study of behavior through student-conducted experiments; required as preparation for Senior Thesis paper and presentation.
Credits - 3
The study of human biological, cognitive, and social-emotional development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Content covers major theories, research methods, and empirical findings fundamental to developmental psychology.
Credits - 3
This course will explore historical and contemporary theory and methodology of crisis intervention. Specific emphasis will be given to understand situational and maturational crises, and the Christian implications of crisis counseling. the student will be introduced to the basic process and application of Biblical crisis intervention. The course will include such topics as: death, suicide, abuse, and helping children through crisis or trauma.
Credits - 3
This course is an introduction to the theories of human development across the lifespan, with an emphasis on developmental research methodology. Prerequisite: PSYX 100: Introduction to Psychology
Credits - 3
Course provides an overview of human sexuality issues, including the nature of sexuality, sexuality practices and experiences, and appropriate and healthy boundaries for the Godly expression of sexuality. Includes views of sexual issues from a Christian and Biblical perspective, and various understandings and applications of Scripture toward challenging areas of human sexuality. Prerequisites: None (Credit for Introduction to Psychology and Counseling Skills 1 and 2 preferred)
Credits - 3
This course is designed to equip the student lead from a biblical perspective in the areas of personal, ministerial, and professional relationships. The student will study the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, specifically looking for leadership qualities and decision making, to understand the importance of godly leadership, and the responsibilities therein, when facing difficult challenges in life, ministry, and professional vocation. Students will be introduced to leadership concepts and warnings to aid in their success as a leader.
Credits - 3
This course introduces students to the psychological and systematic approaches to leadership in the context of organizational culture and interpersonal factorssuch as human behavior, emotional awareness, and intelligence, influences and biases, traits versus skill sets, diversity in the workplace and leadership ethics.
Credits - 3
This course will focus on the impact and implications of ethnicity in family therapy assessments and counseling. This course will emphasize the importance of self-awareness of one's own personal culture and ethnic background. A primary goal of this course is to develop a general understanding of various ethnicities and a specific understanding of their dynamics in family functioning. Also, various issues surrounding the counselor's role and relationship with families of different ethnicities will be explored in this course.
Credits - 3
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth view of the theoretical and applied aspects of the psychology ofsport and exercise. The emphasis is on providing knowledge and skills necessary to improve athletic performance, enhance health and well-being, and understand personal and situation variables in the exercise environment as related to the psychological development of the individual. Prerequisite: PSYX 100: Introduction to Psychology
Credits - 3
This course is designed to assist students in developing the personal and professional qualities and skills that are related to becoming effective mental health practitioners. Prerequisite: PSYX 100: Introduction to Psychology
Credits - 3
This course is designed to assist students in developing the personal and professional qualities and skills that are related to becoming effective mental health practitioners. Prerequisite: PSYX 350: Counseling Skills 1
Credits - 3
This course will explore basic and advanced principles for the composition and administration of test designed to measure human behavior, personality, and intelligence. Historical foundations as well as current trends and application will be considered.
Credits - 3
Studies the principles and techniques of counseling that arise in the typical church, including but not limited to pre-marital, marital, crisis, and grief counseling. Explores the theology out of which counseling in the church grows
Credits - 3
Advanced evaluation and analysis of animal behavior, including human behavior, through the synthesis of theory, research, and methods found in comparative psychology, behavioral biology, ethology, and sociobiology. Topics covered include communication, learning, aggression, play, and mating behavior.
Credits - 3
This course will provide an overview of major theories in counseling and psychotherapy from a biblical perspective. This course will examine the historical context ofsecular psychology and the rise of Christian counseling. Students will develop criteria for evaluating theories using a biblical framework and formulate their own theory of Christian counseling.
Credits - 3
This course will explore the use of biblical principles for seeking prevention and change in various settings related to interpersonal conflict within the local church. Students will explore various management theories; learn to classify various types of interpersonal conflict; learn to articulate the theological and philosophical basis for conflict management.
Credits - 3
Examines basic and scientific principles and theories of learning and motivation, and applications of learning and behavior, including respondent and operant conditioning, social learning, and verbal learning, as well as other approaches to learning.
Credits - 3
This course is designed to allow the students to complete an APA directed method for an individual development plan specific to the career goals of the students.
Credits - 3
Disciple-making principles are applied to the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of youth as a basis for developing a disciple ministry in a local church.
Credits - 3
Surveys various domains in which human behavior is influenced by aging; varied topics include influence of aging on cognitive processes (e.g., attention and memory), social processes (e.g., personality and well-being), and biological processes (e.g., brain-related changes).
Credits - 3
Historical and current perspectives on psychopathology, including neuroscience, behavioral cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic/existential approaches. Traditional approaches and recent innovations in therapies and diagnosis are considered along with current diagnostic categories, using the current DSM manual to help define and classify abnormal behaviors. Prerequisite: PSYX 100: Introduction to Psychology
Credits - 3
This course is designed to challenge students to seek a place of intimacy with the Holy Spirit, and to regard the Holy Spirit as the actual Counselor as we seek to minister to those in need. Guided by the Holy Spirit through Scripture, the insights of godly men and women who have sought and found that place of intimacy, and direct communication, students will grow to understand, appreciate, and apply this aspect of the role of the Holy Spirit in counseling settings. This course will address the person and work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the Spirit's power, gifts, and fruit as these things relate to Christian counseling.
Credits - 3
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with foundational knowledge and skills to lead organizational change with the organizational and psychological aspects that parallel and connect in the role of leadership. The course focuses on the rationale for organizational change, change leadership, initiate, and facilitate change, reduce barriersto change and apply methods to encourage organizational and individual change in the context of organizational culture and interpersonal factors such as human behavior, emotional awareness, and intelligence, influences and biases, traits versus skill sets, diversity in the workplace and leadership ethics.
Credits - 3
Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication.
Credits - 3
This course is a study of society and social interaction. Sociological methods, culture, socialization, social groups, social inequality, social institutions, collective behavior, and theories of social change. Social theories are integrated with individual topics.
Credits - 3
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