Psychology

Proceeding from a Judeo-Christian understanding of humans created in the image of God, the psychology major explores multiple perspectives of human nature, including biological, behavioral, cognitive, socio-cultural and spiritual.

All students learn the skills necessary to conduct research and to carefully evaluate other’s research, with the goal of increasing our understanding of human nature. The psychology major is designed to prepare the student for the next step after undergraduate studies, whether it is immediate employment, graduate school or ministry.

Psychology Major Core Requirements

Prerequisite:

PSY 221 General Psychology

Core Requirements:

PSY 222  Psychology and Judeo-Christian Thought	3
PSY 311  Experimental Psychology	3
PSY 321  Statistics	3
PSY 302  Learning	3
PSY 312  Lifespan Development	3
PSY 322  Personality Theories	3
Clinical/Counseling or Family/Child Specialization	18
Total Core Units	36

Specialization: Clinical/ Counseling

PSY 301 Psychological Testing and Assessment	3
PSY 402  Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques	3
PSY 411  Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 421  Social Psychology	3
PSY 422  Psychology of Family	3
PSY 499  Internship	3

Specialization: Family/ Child

PSY 403  Human Sexuality	3
PSY 411  Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 423  Early Child Growth and Development OR PSY 425  Adolescent Growth and Development	3
PSY 422  Psychology of the Family	3
Upper Division Psychology Elective	3
PSY 499  Internship	3

Summary of Psychology Major

General Education Requirements	46
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements	18
Psychology Major Core Requirements	36
Academic Minor	18
Electives	3
Total Units for B.A.	121