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2007-2008
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4-8-9: Psychology
The major helps students integrate the Christian faith with current psychological perspectives. Classroom instruction introduces the expanding literature of theoretical and experimental psychology, while field experience enables students to understand, test, and apply psychological theories in real situations. Theories are evaluated from a Christian perspective, and application of psychological principles is encouraged to help students grow in their personal lives, interpersonal relationships, spiritual well being, and professional competencies.
The psychology major prepares students for careers in psychology and related fields. At the bachelor's level, several job options exist for graduates in psychology, such as paraprofessionals in clinics and hospitals, case workers in social service, educational aides, and staff in church and parachurch ministries. Those intending to practice psychology professionally, however, will need graduate-level training toward the master's degree or the doctorate. The undergraduate program develops a broad-based competency that creates a deeper understanding of human functioning and prepares students for graduate school. Elective courses allow students anticipating graduate training to take more foundational studies, while those planning to enter a vocation with the bachelor's degree may take more applied courses.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, including general education courses, (including PSY 101 General Psychology and MAT 111 Math Concepts or equivalent as the prerequisite for PSY 337), 12 hours of biblical studies, electives, and the following 39 hours in the major:
PSY 201 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 231 Integration of Psychology and
Theology: A Survey (3)
PSY 245 Life-Span Psychology and
Development (3)
PSY 301 Theories of Personality (3)
PSY 302 Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 337 Statistics for Behavioral and
Social Sciences (3)
PSY 401 History and Philosophy of
Psychology (3)
PSY 405 Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 408 Research Methodology (3)
PSY 412 Clinical Counseling Methods OR
PSY 303 Psychology of Learning, Cognition,
& Memory
PSY 451 Applied Psychology Internship (3) OR
PSY 452 Psychological Research Internship
(3)
Psychology Electives (6)
4-8-19: Psychology Minor
Students may earn a minor in the field by completing the following 18 hours and any required prerequisites:
PSY 201 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 245 Life-Span Psychology and
Development (3)
PSY 301 Theories of Personality (3) or
PSY 302 Abnormal Psychology (3)
9 hours of upper-division psychology electives
