Dept. Of Psychology Overview
Core Syllabus
For course descriptions not found in the PFSU General Catalog, 2010–11, please contact the department for more information.
Lower-Division
Experimental Requirements
Psychology at PFSU is a laboratory science. We are concerned with the scientific development of knowledge about human and animal behavior and thought. Accordingly, experience with experimental procedures plays an important role in the undergraduate and graduate training of students.
1. Psychology (4)
A comprehensive series of lectures covering the basic concepts of modern psychology in the areas of human information processing, learning and memory, motivation, developmental processes, language acquisition, social psychology, and personality.
2. General Psychology: Biological Foundations (4)
A survey of physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying selected areas of human behavior. Emphasis will be upon sensory processes, especially vision, with emphasis also given to the neuropsychology of motivation, memory, and attention.
3. General Psychology: Cognitive Foundations (4)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of cognitive psychology. The course surveys areas such as perception, attention, memory, language, and thought. The relation of cognitive psychology to cognitive science and to neuropsychology is also covered.
4. General Psychology: Behavioral Foundations (4)
This course will provide a basic introduction to behavioral psychology, covering such topics as classical conditioning, operant conditioning, animal learning and motivation, and behavior modification.
6. General Psychology: Social Foundations (4)
This course will provide a basic introduction to social psychology, covering such topics as emotion, aesthetics, behavioral medicine, person perception, attitudes and attitude change, and behavior in social organizations.
60. Introduction to Statistics (4)
Introduction to the experimental method in psychology and to mathematical techniques necessary for experimental research. Prerequisite: one year mathematics or consent of instructor.
87. Freshmen Seminar (1)
The Freshman Seminar Program is designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges, and topics vary from quarter to quarter. Enrollment is limited to fifteen to twenty students, with preference given to entering freshmen. Prerequisite: none.
90. Undergraduate Seminar (1)
This seminar introduces the various subdisciplines in psychology and their research methods, and also explores career and graduate school opportunities. This includes informal presentations by faculty, graduate students, and other professionals.
99. Independent Study (2,4)
Independent study or research under direction of a member of the faculty. Prerequisites: lower-division standing, completion of at least thirty units of undergraduate study at PFSU with a minimum PFSU GPA of 3.0; completed and approved Special Studies form.
Upper-Division
101. Introduction to Developmental Psychology (4)
A lecture course on a variety of topics in the development of the child, including the development of perception, cognition, language, and sex differences. Prerequisite: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
102. Introduction to Sensation and Perception (4)
An introduction to problems and methods in the study of perception and cognitive processes. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
103. Introduction to Principles of Behavior (4)
An example of the principles of conditioning and their application to the control and modification of human behavior. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
104. Introduction to Social Psychology (4)
An intensive introduction and survey of current knowledge in social psychology. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
105. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (4)
Introduction to experimental study of higher mental processes. Topics to be covered include pattern recognition, perception, and comprehension of language, memory, and problem solving. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
106. Introduction to Physiological Psychology (4)
Intensive introduction to current knowledge of physiological factors in learning, motivation, perception, and memory. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
107. Lab/Substance Abuse Research (4)
This lab course examines theory and research design and methods for substance abuse in adolescent adult populations. This course serves as preparation for individual research topics culminating in a paper.
108. Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (4)
This course covers background history, neuroanatomy, methods, and results from neuroimaging and neuropsychological studies of behavior. Topics include attention, motor control, executive function, memory, learning, emotion, and language. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
109. Lab/Applied Behavior Analysis (4)
This course will provide students with hands-on training in the application of behavioral research technology to a clinical population. Students will meet weekly for lecture, discussion, research article reviews, and specific technique training. In addition, students will work on a research project. Prerequisite: Psychology 199 in the Schreibman autism laboratory recommended.
110. Juniors Honors Research Seminars (4)
Meetings consist of research seminars by a range of departmental faculty, exposing students to contemporary research problems in all branches of experimental psychology. Class discussions will follow faculty presentations. Evaluation is based on assigned papers. Prerequisites: admission by application with a minimum PFSU GPA of 3.3. Department stamp required.
*Application forms are available from the Student Services Office and due by the end of October of each fall quarter.
111A. Research Methods I (6)
Designed to provide training in the applications of advanced statistical methods in the context of initial instruction in experimental design. Emphasis will be placed on the development of statistical problem-solving skills, practical computer applications, and scientific report writing. Prerequisites: minimum grade of B in Psychology 60 or equivalent and junior standing. Open to honors students or consent of instructor. Department stamp required.
111B. Research Methods II (6)
Designed to extend the material of Psychology 111A. Focusing on the techniques developed previously. Participate in data collection, data organization, statistical analysis, and graphic displays, emphasis placed on developing scientific report writing, presentations, and critical thinking about experimental methods. Prerequisite: Psychology 111A or consent of instructor.
114. Laboratory in Psycho physiological Perspectives on the Social Mind (4)
Lab course on the use of psycho physiological methods to investigate “the social mind,” or the cognitive and emotional processes involved in understanding and reacting to other people. Overview of major research topics and methods applying selected techniques in actual experiments. Students will engage in developing individual research questions to actively participate in designing and conducting the experiments. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
115. Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology (4)
Lecture and laboratory work in human information processing. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
118A. Real-Time Examination of Language Processing (4)
This lab course examines the design and methods for the real-time examination of language processing in normal and disordered (aphasic, dyslexic, child language impaired, etc.) language populations. This course serves as preparation for individual research topics in Psychology 118B. Prerequisite: a course in language or cognition (see professor for exceptions).
118B. Real-Time Examination of Language Processing (4)
This lab is a continuation of Psychology 118A. The introduction to laboratory methods is now applied to individual research projects culminating in a lab presentation and paper. Prerequisite: Psychology 118A or consent of instructor.
119. Psycholinguistics/Cognition Laboratory (4)
Methods and practicum in experimental study of language, reading, and related cognitive processes (reasoning, problem solving) in young adult populations. Prerequisites: Psychology 118A-B or consent of instructor. Department stamp required.
120. Learning and Motivation (4)
Survey of research and theory in learning and motivation. Includes instincts, reinforcement, stimulus control, choice, aversive control, and human application. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Must be taken concurrently with Psychology 121 or Psychology 140.
121. Laboratory in Operant Psychology (4)
Lecture and laboratory in operant psychology. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. May be taken concurrently with Psychology 120.
124. Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
Introduction to major concepts and models used in psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention. Several modalities of psychotherapy (individual, group, and family) will be reviewed along with research on their efficacy. Prerequisite: Psychology 163.
125. Clinical Neuropsychology and Assessment (4)
A fundamental grounding in basic neuropsychological principles. Major topics include functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the human brain, neurobehavioral presentations of common neurologic and psychiatric conditions, and an introduction to diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and methods. Prerequisite: Psychology 60.
127. Methods in Applied Social Psychology (4)
Emphasizes learning of experimental and quasi-experimental methodology applicable to social problems. Students carry out field research in areas such as the psychology of law (judicial decision-making), traffic-related behavior (risk taking), environmental psychology, and other areas of student interest. Prerequisites: Psychology 104 and 60.
128. Psychology of Reading (4)
Basic information about the nature of reading will be covered. Topics include word recognition, eye movements, inner speech, sentence processing, memory for text, learning to read, methods for teaching reading, reading disabilities and dyslexia, and speed reading. Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or consent of instructor.
129. Logic of Perception (4)
Lectures will cover three topics: 1) tradition of experimental work on perception that dates back to Hemholtz; 2) discussion and criticisms of theories of perception; 3) recent physiological work on the visual pathways that may give us insights into neural mechanisms underlying perception. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
130. Delay of Gratification (4)
This course will review the research on delay of gratification. It will cover what makes it in general so tough, what situations make it possible, who can do it, and what the implications of this ability are. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
132. Hormones and Behavior (4)
A survey of the effects of chmical signals (hormones, neurohormones and pheromones) on behavior as well as reciprocal effects of behavior on these chemical systems. Specific topics covered include aggression, sex and sexuality, feeding, learning, memory and mood. Animal studies will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Psychology 106 or consent of insturctor.
133. Circadian Rhythms—Biological Clock (4)
Examples and fundamental properties of the daily biological clock in humans, animals and microbes. Experimental approaches employed to understand how organisms keep time and how this applies to human health. Prerequisite: Psychology 106 or BILD 1 or consent of instructor. This course is cross-listed with BIMM 116.
134. Eating Disorders (4)
This course will cover the biology and psychology of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Abnormal, as well as normal eating will be discussed from various perspectives including endocrinological, neurobiological, psychological, sociological, and evolutionary. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
135. Animal Behavior (4)
Mechanisms that regulate the behavior of animals, including neural, endocrine, genetic, and environmental mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on evolution (natural and sexual selection). Topics include communication, sociality, mating strategies, and parental behavior. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
136. Cognitive Development (4)
This course examines the foundations and growth of the mind, discussing the development of perception, imagery, concept formation, memory, and thinking. Emphasis is placed on the representation of knowledge in infancy and early childhood. (Credit may not be received for both PSYC 136 and COGS 113.) Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 105.
137. Social Cognition (4)
Social cognition blends cognitive and social psychology to show how people make sense of the social world. Social perception, inference, memory, motivation, and affect, understanding of the self, stereotypes, and cultural cognition. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
138. Sound and Music Perception (4)
Topics include the physiology of the auditory system, perception and pitch, loudness and timbre, localization of sound in space, perception of melodic and temporal patterns, handedness correlates, and musical illusions and paradoxes. There will be a substantial number of sound demonstrations. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
139. Social Psychology of Sports (4)
This course focuses on the applications of social psychological principles and finding to the understanding of sports. Topics include the role of motivation, level of aspiration, competition, cooperation, social comparison, and optimal arousal, spectators’ perspective, motivation and perceptions of success, streaks, etc. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
140. Lab/Human Behavior (4)
Laboratory on the principles of human behavior, including choice behavior, self-control, and reasoning. Prerequisites: 120 (may be taken concurrently); upper-division standing.
141. Evolution and Human Nature (4)
Can important aspects of human behavior be explained as a result of natural selection? Focus on sex differences, selfishness and altruism, homicide and violence, and context effects in human reasoning. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
142. Psychology of Consciousness (4)
This course will survey research on consciousness from an experimental psychology perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on cognitive, neuro-imaging, and clinical/psychiatric investigative techniques, and on the scientific assessment of the mind-body problem. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
143. Control and Analysis of Human Behavior (4)
An overview of the behavioral approach including basic principles, self-control, clinical applications, and the design of cultures. Prerequisite: upper-division psychology majors.
144. Memory and Amnesia (4)
This course will review basic research into the nature of memory. It begins with an examination of historical milestones in the study of memory and then considers research concerned with contemporary models of memory and amnesia. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
145. Psychology of Language (4)
Introduction to research on language comprehension and production. Focus on brain basis of language, language origin and universal structure, language disorders (aphasia, dyslexia), animal language, linguistic community differences, and the mental processes underlying normal language processing. Prerequisite: a course in language, cognition, or philosophy of mind recommended.
146. Language and Conceptual Development (4)
Introduction to research on language acquisition and how it relates to conceptual development. Focus on theoretical foundations (e.g., learning mechanisms, universal grammar, theories of concepts) and empirical case studies, including word learning, syntax and semantics, and language and thought. Recommend course in language/linguistics, cognition, or cognitive development. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
148. Psychology of Judgment and Decision (4)
Broadly defined, the field of judgment and decision making examines preferences and subjective probability, and how they are combined to arrive at decisions. The course will cover history and current topics.
149. Social Psychology of Theater (4)
Exploration of the relationship between social psychology and drama, focusing on the use of psychological principles in plays (by playwrights) and their performance (by directors, actors, and choreographers). Prerequisite: upper-division standing, major in psychology or theater, or consent of instructor.
150. Cognitive Neuroscience of Vision (4)
Cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field of research dedicated to understanding how the brain supports different cognitive abilities. This course will focus on the neural basis of visual experience, or how our brain creates what we see in the world around us. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or PSYC 108.
151. Tests and Measurement (4)
This course provides an introduction to psychological testing presented in three components: 1) psychometrics and statistical methods of test construction; 2) application of psychological tests in industry, clinical practice, and other applied settings; and 3) controversies in the application of psychological tests. Prerequisite: Psychology 60.
152. Conceptions of Intelligence (4)
This course will examine the concept of intelligence from several perspectives: its historical development, its measure in terms of IQ test, and its role in practical affairs. Also included will be its role in comparative psychology and attempts to analyze intelligence in terms of more fundamental cognitive processes. Prerequisite: Psychology 60 or consent of instructor.
153. Psychology of Emotion (4)
Past and current findings and theories on emotion. Facial expressions of emotions, psychophysiology, evolutionary perspectives, and specific emotions: anger, fear, and jealousy. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
154. Behavior Modification (4)
Extension of learning principles to human behavior, methods of applied behavior analysis, and applications of behavioral principles to clinical disorders and to normal behavior in various settings. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
155. Social Psychology and Medicine (4)
Explores areas of health, illness, treatment, and delivery of treatment, and social psychological perspectives in the medical area. Prerequisites: Psychology 60 or equivalent and 104.
156. Cognitive Development in Infancy (4)
Examines perception and cognition in the first year of life. Different theories of cognitive change in infancy will be evaluated. Prerequisite: Psychology 60 and either Psychology 101 or HDP 1.
157. Happiness (4)
This course will address the psychology of happiness. The discussions and readings, consisting largely of original research articles. Will explore such questions as: what is happiness? How do we measure it, and how do we tell who has it? What is the biology of happiness and what is its evolutionary significance? What makes people happy, youth, fortune, marriage, chocolate? Is the pursuit of happiness pointless? Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
158. Interpersonal Relationships (4)
Seminar-style course to examine theories and empirical work pertaining to interpersonal relationships; attraction, jealousy, attachments, love. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
159. Physiological Basis of Perception (4)
A survey of sensory and perceptual phenomena and the physiological mechanisms underlying them. Prerequisite: Psychology 102 or consent of instructor.
160. Groups (4)
Causes and consequences of gregariousness, stress, validating attitudes, improving efficiency, consolidating power, permitting loafing, rejecting deviates, and insulating group members from unpleasant outside influence. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
161. Introduction to Engineering Psychology (4)
Surveys human perceptual and cognitive, limitations and abilities important in designing “user-friendly” computers and devices, improving aviation and traffic safety, and other engineering challenges. Topics include human vision as it bears on display design (including virtual-reality), short-term memory limitations, learning and practice, effects of noise and stress, causes of human error and their minimization. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
162. Psychology and the Law (4)
Research dealing with psychological factors in the legal system will be surveyed. Particular emphasis will be placed on applying psychological theory and methods to the criminal justice system in an attempt to understand the behavior of its participants. Prerequisite: Psychology 60 and 104.
163. Abnormal Psychology (4)
Surveys origins, characteristics and causes of abnormal behavior and the biological and environmental causes of abnormality. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
166. History of Psychology (4)
Survey of the major trends and personalities in the development of psychological thought. Emphasis given to such selected topics as mind-body problem, nativism vs. empiricism, and genesis of behaviorism. Open to psychology majors with senior standing only.
168. Psychological Disorders of Childhood (4)
Explores different forms of psychological deviance in children (psychosis, neurosis, mental retardation, language disorders and other behavior problems). Emphasis on symptomatology, assessment, etiological factors, and various treatment modalities. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
PSY-201 CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
An introductory course in psychology. Study includes heredity, environment, personality, emotions, adjustment, perception, and the learning process.
PSY-202 EDUCATIONAL CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
A study of the nature of learning and of the learner. The course moves from a consideration of the physical views of learning processes to the findings of modern experimentation.
PSY-203 ABNORMAL CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
This course is designed to study personality deviation and behavior disorders. The student is acquainted with the nature of the major types of mental disorders, the theories of etiology, and an exposition of the various methods of treatment.
PSY-304 BIBLE BASED COUNSELING (3)
This study concerns methods and characteristic subjects likely to be of concern to the ministerial and professional counselor. The many aspects of working with individuals are investigated by means of case method and research.
PSY-308 CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3)
An examination of the child from pre-natal through twelve; developmentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Special emphasis will be placed on ministry to the child.
PSY-325 PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE (3)
This course will give guidelines for conducting a four to six session counseling program. You will learn ways to deal tactfully with couples who don’t want counseling and with Christian and non Christians who want to marry. Topics discussed such as in-laws, finances, spiritual life, sex, and
more.
PSY-401 CHRISTIAN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
A survey of phenomena that affect individual social behavior. Topics include attitudes, affiliation, aggression, altruism, person perception, social interaction, social influence and group dynamics.
PSY-411 PSYCHOLOGY OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING (3)
An exploratory course into the methods and applications of the Bible in psychological counseling.
PSY-606 CLINICAL WORKSHOP (3)
This course allows the student to attend a workshop or seminar in psychology of his own choosing. The approach and content of the workshop will be worked out in consultation with the students Academic Advisor.
PSY-712 CLINICAL SEMINARS (2)
This course allows the student to attend a workshop or seminar in psychology of his own choosing. The approach and content of the seminar will be worked out in consultation with the students Academic Advisor.
PSY-713 DIRECTED RESEARCH (3)
This course allows the student to research a problem or an aspect of psychology of his own choosing. The approach and content of the research will be worked out in consultation with the students Academic Advisor. (may be repeated as elective)
PSY-714 INTERNSHIP I (6)
This course may be repeated. (90 hours) Student interaction and involvement in psychological counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical
Counseling as their concentration.
PSY-715 INTERNSHIP II (6)
This course may be repeated. (90 hours) Student interaction and involvement in psychological counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration.
COU-331 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (3)
This course will be a survey with a Biblical basis for counseling, integration of psychology and theology, counseling needs, methods of counseling, and theories of personality.
COU-408 THEORIES OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING (3)
Effective Biblical teaching concerning roles within the family, with direction being given on how to council. Review of family therapy literature.
COU-410 PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING (3)
No couple should get married without pre-marital counseling. This course will give guidelines for conducting a four to six session counseling program. You will learn ways to deal tactfully with couples who don’t want counseling and with Christian and non-Christians who want to marry. Topics discussed such as in-laws, finances, spiritual life, sex, and more.
COU-415 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING PRACTICES (3)
A survey of the history of counseling theories and methods within and outside the church will be a foundational part of this class. A relatively detailed study of Biblical psychoanalytic, behavioral and third force counseling theory will be undertaken.
COU-501-601 THE WORK OF A PASTORAL COUNSELOR (3)
Introduction to Pastoral counseling, prolegomenon to a History of Pastoral Counseling. Directions in Pastoral Counseling. Spiritual and Personal Maturity. Christo-therapy: An approach to facilitating Psycho-spiritual healing & growth. Counter-transference and burnout in Pastoral counseling. The counseling relationship. Assessment in Pastoral Care.
COU-502-602 CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL SURVEY OF ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES (3)
Holistic review of human behavior. Theological, psychological and physiological description of human behavior. Introducing, evaluating and integrating biblical principles into counseling
COU-503-603 LEARNING TO COUNSEL EFFECTIVELY (3)
The student will learn the procedures of direct Biblical counseling. The emphasis will be upon the use of the Bible in the counseling situation.
COU-504-604 TESTING & MEASUREMENT: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE (3)
Personality and emotional profile. Testing and assessment. Vocational and interest inventory. How, when, and where to use testing and value to the Christian counseling environment.
COU-505-605 THE THEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING (3)
A study of biblical teachings concerning method and modalities in modification of man’s predicament and its solutions, with emphasis on how this teaching is related to Biblical counseling.
COU-614 HEALING THE SICK (3)
Establishing a solid word foundation for walking in divine health and ministering healing to the sick. It includes practical instruction for operating in the Gift of Healing.
COU-615 COUNSELING SICK & TERMINALLY ILL (3)
Helps Christian counselors learn more about the process of health care today, understand patient and family responses to illness, give appropriate counsel for special medical situations, and encourage churches in establishing health care ministries. (Includes AIDS)
COU-616 CLINICAL WORKSHOP & SUPERVISED PRACTICUM (3)
Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration. This course may be repeated. (90 hours)
COU-506-606 THEORIES OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (3)
Effective Biblical teaching concerning roles within the family, with direction being given on how to council. Review of family therapy literature.
COU-507-607 HUMAN SEXUALITY: THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE (3)
The role of sexuality in human growth and relationships. Biblical methods of dealing with sexual problems and sexual communication. Evaluation of research, child rearing practice, life cycle sexuality, and cross-cultural variations are explored.
COU-508 608 CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND THE LAW (3)
This course emphasizes the increasing requirements for accountability and the legal demands placed upon Christian Counselors. What are their privileges and responsibilities How to legally establish a counseling ministry as a part of the church ministry.
COU-509-609 SUBSTANCE ABUSE BIBLICAL COUNSELING (9)
Explores the variety of chemically dependent people; analyze patterns of addictive behavior, effects on work, performance, responsibility, intimacy. Learn the most successful counseling skills to assist in breaking addictive behavior.
COU-510-610 PERSONAL GROWTH & CHRISTIAN CAREER PLANNING (3)
Overview of current career programs. Analyses of essential theories in career & vocational guidance, counseling of the handicapped, women, and elderly.
COU-511 CLINICAL WORKSHOP AND SUPERVISED PRACTICUM (12)
Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience
COU-516-617 SUPERVISED PRACTICUM IN DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING (6)
This course may be repeated. Student interaction and involvement in drug abuse counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration.
COU-514 HEALING THE SICK (3)
Establishing a solid word foundation for walking in divine health and ministering healing to the sick. It includes practical instruction for operating in the Gift of Healing.
COU-515 CLINICAL WORKSHOP AND SUPERVISED PRACTICUM (3)
Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience will be required of both MA and Ph.D. Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration. This course may be
repeated. (45 hours)
COU-618 SUPERVISED PRACTICUM GENERAL COUNSELING (6)
This course may be repeated. (90 hours) Student interaction and involvement in general counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their major.
COU-604 TESTING & MEASUREMENT/CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE (3)
Personality and emotional profile. Testing and assessment. Vocational and interest inventory. How, when, and where to use testing; and it’s value to the Christian counseling environment.
COU-610 PERSONAL GROWTH /CAREER PLANNING (3)
Overview of current career programs. Analysis of key theories in career and vocational guidance counseling of the handicapped, women, and elderly.
COU-611 CLINICAL WORKSHOP/SUPERVISED .PRACTICUM (12)
(180 hours required, this course may be repeated) Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration. This course may be repeated.
COU-612 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (3)
A practical, powerful study that will release the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit into operation in the life of the student. It is designed to move Spirit-filled believers into the middle of the Supernatural power of God.
COU-613 COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY (3)
Biblical principles and the Holy Spirit’s power. Spiritual influence and control will be examined. The way spiritual authority can be obtained and used. May be repeated. (45 hours)
Core Syllabus
For course descriptions not found in the PFSU General Catalog, 2010–11, please contact the department for more information.
Lower-Division
Experimental Requirements
Psychology at PFSU is a laboratory science. We are concerned with the scientific development of knowledge about human and animal behavior and thought. Accordingly, experience with experimental procedures plays an important role in the undergraduate and graduate training of students.
1. Psychology (4)
A comprehensive series of lectures covering the basic concepts of modern psychology in the areas of human information processing, learning and memory, motivation, developmental processes, language acquisition, social psychology, and personality.
2. General Psychology: Biological Foundations (4)
A survey of physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying selected areas of human behavior. Emphasis will be upon sensory processes, especially vision, with emphasis also given to the neuropsychology of motivation, memory, and attention.
3. General Psychology: Cognitive Foundations (4)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of cognitive psychology. The course surveys areas such as perception, attention, memory, language, and thought. The relation of cognitive psychology to cognitive science and to neuropsychology is also covered.
4. General Psychology: Behavioral Foundations (4)
This course will provide a basic introduction to behavioral psychology, covering such topics as classical conditioning, operant conditioning, animal learning and motivation, and behavior modification.
6. General Psychology: Social Foundations (4)
This course will provide a basic introduction to social psychology, covering such topics as emotion, aesthetics, behavioral medicine, person perception, attitudes and attitude change, and behavior in social organizations.
60. Introduction to Statistics (4)
Introduction to the experimental method in psychology and to mathematical techniques necessary for experimental research. Prerequisite: one year mathematics or consent of instructor.
87. Freshmen Seminar (1)
The Freshman Seminar Program is designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges, and topics vary from quarter to quarter. Enrollment is limited to fifteen to twenty students, with preference given to entering freshmen. Prerequisite: none.
90. Undergraduate Seminar (1)
This seminar introduces the various subdisciplines in psychology and their research methods, and also explores career and graduate school opportunities. This includes informal presentations by faculty, graduate students, and other professionals.
99. Independent Study (2,4)
Independent study or research under direction of a member of the faculty. Prerequisites: lower-division standing, completion of at least thirty units of undergraduate study at PFSU with a minimum PFSU GPA of 3.0; completed and approved Special Studies form.
Upper-Division
101. Introduction to Developmental Psychology (4)
A lecture course on a variety of topics in the development of the child, including the development of perception, cognition, language, and sex differences. Prerequisite: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
102. Introduction to Sensation and Perception (4)
An introduction to problems and methods in the study of perception and cognitive processes. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
103. Introduction to Principles of Behavior (4)
An example of the principles of conditioning and their application to the control and modification of human behavior. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
104. Introduction to Social Psychology (4)
An intensive introduction and survey of current knowledge in social psychology. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
105. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (4)
Introduction to experimental study of higher mental processes. Topics to be covered include pattern recognition, perception, and comprehension of language, memory, and problem solving. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
106. Introduction to Physiological Psychology (4)
Intensive introduction to current knowledge of physiological factors in learning, motivation, perception, and memory. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
107. Lab/Substance Abuse Research (4)
This lab course examines theory and research design and methods for substance abuse in adolescent adult populations. This course serves as preparation for individual research topics culminating in a paper.
108. Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (4)
This course covers background history, neuroanatomy, methods, and results from neuroimaging and neuropsychological studies of behavior. Topics include attention, motor control, executive function, memory, learning, emotion, and language. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Psychology 60 or BIEB 100 or COGS 14 or Econ. 120A or Math. 11 or Math. 181A or Math. 183 or Soc/L 60.
109. Lab/Applied Behavior Analysis (4)
This course will provide students with hands-on training in the application of behavioral research technology to a clinical population. Students will meet weekly for lecture, discussion, research article reviews, and specific technique training. In addition, students will work on a research project. Prerequisite: Psychology 199 in the Schreibman autism laboratory recommended.
110. Juniors Honors Research Seminars (4)
Meetings consist of research seminars by a range of departmental faculty, exposing students to contemporary research problems in all branches of experimental psychology. Class discussions will follow faculty presentations. Evaluation is based on assigned papers. Prerequisites: admission by application with a minimum PFSU GPA of 3.3. Department stamp required.
*Application forms are available from the Student Services Office and due by the end of October of each fall quarter.
111A. Research Methods I (6)
Designed to provide training in the applications of advanced statistical methods in the context of initial instruction in experimental design. Emphasis will be placed on the development of statistical problem-solving skills, practical computer applications, and scientific report writing. Prerequisites: minimum grade of B in Psychology 60 or equivalent and junior standing. Open to honors students or consent of instructor. Department stamp required.
111B. Research Methods II (6)
Designed to extend the material of Psychology 111A. Focusing on the techniques developed previously. Participate in data collection, data organization, statistical analysis, and graphic displays, emphasis placed on developing scientific report writing, presentations, and critical thinking about experimental methods. Prerequisite: Psychology 111A or consent of instructor.
114. Laboratory in Psycho physiological Perspectives on the Social Mind (4)
Lab course on the use of psycho physiological methods to investigate “the social mind,” or the cognitive and emotional processes involved in understanding and reacting to other people. Overview of major research topics and methods applying selected techniques in actual experiments. Students will engage in developing individual research questions to actively participate in designing and conducting the experiments. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
115. Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology (4)
Lecture and laboratory work in human information processing. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
118A. Real-Time Examination of Language Processing (4)
This lab course examines the design and methods for the real-time examination of language processing in normal and disordered (aphasic, dyslexic, child language impaired, etc.) language populations. This course serves as preparation for individual research topics in Psychology 118B. Prerequisite: a course in language or cognition (see professor for exceptions).
118B. Real-Time Examination of Language Processing (4)
This lab is a continuation of Psychology 118A. The introduction to laboratory methods is now applied to individual research projects culminating in a lab presentation and paper. Prerequisite: Psychology 118A or consent of instructor.
119. Psycholinguistics/Cognition Laboratory (4)
Methods and practicum in experimental study of language, reading, and related cognitive processes (reasoning, problem solving) in young adult populations. Prerequisites: Psychology 118A-B or consent of instructor. Department stamp required.
120. Learning and Motivation (4)
Survey of research and theory in learning and motivation. Includes instincts, reinforcement, stimulus control, choice, aversive control, and human application. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Must be taken concurrently with Psychology 121 or Psychology 140.
121. Laboratory in Operant Psychology (4)
Lecture and laboratory in operant psychology. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. May be taken concurrently with Psychology 120.
124. Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
Introduction to major concepts and models used in psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention. Several modalities of psychotherapy (individual, group, and family) will be reviewed along with research on their efficacy. Prerequisite: Psychology 163.
125. Clinical Neuropsychology and Assessment (4)
A fundamental grounding in basic neuropsychological principles. Major topics include functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the human brain, neurobehavioral presentations of common neurologic and psychiatric conditions, and an introduction to diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and methods. Prerequisite: Psychology 60.
127. Methods in Applied Social Psychology (4)
Emphasizes learning of experimental and quasi-experimental methodology applicable to social problems. Students carry out field research in areas such as the psychology of law (judicial decision-making), traffic-related behavior (risk taking), environmental psychology, and other areas of student interest. Prerequisites: Psychology 104 and 60.
128. Psychology of Reading (4)
Basic information about the nature of reading will be covered. Topics include word recognition, eye movements, inner speech, sentence processing, memory for text, learning to read, methods for teaching reading, reading disabilities and dyslexia, and speed reading. Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or consent of instructor.
129. Logic of Perception (4)
Lectures will cover three topics: 1) tradition of experimental work on perception that dates back to Hemholtz; 2) discussion and criticisms of theories of perception; 3) recent physiological work on the visual pathways that may give us insights into neural mechanisms underlying perception. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
130. Delay of Gratification (4)
This course will review the research on delay of gratification. It will cover what makes it in general so tough, what situations make it possible, who can do it, and what the implications of this ability are. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
132. Hormones and Behavior (4)
A survey of the effects of chmical signals (hormones, neurohormones and pheromones) on behavior as well as reciprocal effects of behavior on these chemical systems. Specific topics covered include aggression, sex and sexuality, feeding, learning, memory and mood. Animal studies will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Psychology 106 or consent of insturctor.
133. Circadian Rhythms—Biological Clock (4)
Examples and fundamental properties of the daily biological clock in humans, animals and microbes. Experimental approaches employed to understand how organisms keep time and how this applies to human health. Prerequisite: Psychology 106 or BILD 1 or consent of instructor. This course is cross-listed with BIMM 116.
134. Eating Disorders (4)
This course will cover the biology and psychology of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Abnormal, as well as normal eating will be discussed from various perspectives including endocrinological, neurobiological, psychological, sociological, and evolutionary. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
135. Animal Behavior (4)
Mechanisms that regulate the behavior of animals, including neural, endocrine, genetic, and environmental mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on evolution (natural and sexual selection). Topics include communication, sociality, mating strategies, and parental behavior. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
136. Cognitive Development (4)
This course examines the foundations and growth of the mind, discussing the development of perception, imagery, concept formation, memory, and thinking. Emphasis is placed on the representation of knowledge in infancy and early childhood. (Credit may not be received for both PSYC 136 and COGS 113.) Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 105.
137. Social Cognition (4)
Social cognition blends cognitive and social psychology to show how people make sense of the social world. Social perception, inference, memory, motivation, and affect, understanding of the self, stereotypes, and cultural cognition. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
138. Sound and Music Perception (4)
Topics include the physiology of the auditory system, perception and pitch, loudness and timbre, localization of sound in space, perception of melodic and temporal patterns, handedness correlates, and musical illusions and paradoxes. There will be a substantial number of sound demonstrations. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
139. Social Psychology of Sports (4)
This course focuses on the applications of social psychological principles and finding to the understanding of sports. Topics include the role of motivation, level of aspiration, competition, cooperation, social comparison, and optimal arousal, spectators’ perspective, motivation and perceptions of success, streaks, etc. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
140. Lab/Human Behavior (4)
Laboratory on the principles of human behavior, including choice behavior, self-control, and reasoning. Prerequisites: 120 (may be taken concurrently); upper-division standing.
141. Evolution and Human Nature (4)
Can important aspects of human behavior be explained as a result of natural selection? Focus on sex differences, selfishness and altruism, homicide and violence, and context effects in human reasoning. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
142. Psychology of Consciousness (4)
This course will survey research on consciousness from an experimental psychology perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on cognitive, neuro-imaging, and clinical/psychiatric investigative techniques, and on the scientific assessment of the mind-body problem. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
143. Control and Analysis of Human Behavior (4)
An overview of the behavioral approach including basic principles, self-control, clinical applications, and the design of cultures. Prerequisite: upper-division psychology majors.
144. Memory and Amnesia (4)
This course will review basic research into the nature of memory. It begins with an examination of historical milestones in the study of memory and then considers research concerned with contemporary models of memory and amnesia. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
145. Psychology of Language (4)
Introduction to research on language comprehension and production. Focus on brain basis of language, language origin and universal structure, language disorders (aphasia, dyslexia), animal language, linguistic community differences, and the mental processes underlying normal language processing. Prerequisite: a course in language, cognition, or philosophy of mind recommended.
146. Language and Conceptual Development (4)
Introduction to research on language acquisition and how it relates to conceptual development. Focus on theoretical foundations (e.g., learning mechanisms, universal grammar, theories of concepts) and empirical case studies, including word learning, syntax and semantics, and language and thought. Recommend course in language/linguistics, cognition, or cognitive development. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
148. Psychology of Judgment and Decision (4)
Broadly defined, the field of judgment and decision making examines preferences and subjective probability, and how they are combined to arrive at decisions. The course will cover history and current topics.
149. Social Psychology of Theater (4)
Exploration of the relationship between social psychology and drama, focusing on the use of psychological principles in plays (by playwrights) and their performance (by directors, actors, and choreographers). Prerequisite: upper-division standing, major in psychology or theater, or consent of instructor.
150. Cognitive Neuroscience of Vision (4)
Cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field of research dedicated to understanding how the brain supports different cognitive abilities. This course will focus on the neural basis of visual experience, or how our brain creates what we see in the world around us. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or PSYC 108.
151. Tests and Measurement (4)
This course provides an introduction to psychological testing presented in three components: 1) psychometrics and statistical methods of test construction; 2) application of psychological tests in industry, clinical practice, and other applied settings; and 3) controversies in the application of psychological tests. Prerequisite: Psychology 60.
152. Conceptions of Intelligence (4)
This course will examine the concept of intelligence from several perspectives: its historical development, its measure in terms of IQ test, and its role in practical affairs. Also included will be its role in comparative psychology and attempts to analyze intelligence in terms of more fundamental cognitive processes. Prerequisite: Psychology 60 or consent of instructor.
153. Psychology of Emotion (4)
Past and current findings and theories on emotion. Facial expressions of emotions, psychophysiology, evolutionary perspectives, and specific emotions: anger, fear, and jealousy. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
154. Behavior Modification (4)
Extension of learning principles to human behavior, methods of applied behavior analysis, and applications of behavioral principles to clinical disorders and to normal behavior in various settings. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
155. Social Psychology and Medicine (4)
Explores areas of health, illness, treatment, and delivery of treatment, and social psychological perspectives in the medical area. Prerequisites: Psychology 60 or equivalent and 104.
156. Cognitive Development in Infancy (4)
Examines perception and cognition in the first year of life. Different theories of cognitive change in infancy will be evaluated. Prerequisite: Psychology 60 and either Psychology 101 or HDP 1.
157. Happiness (4)
This course will address the psychology of happiness. The discussions and readings, consisting largely of original research articles. Will explore such questions as: what is happiness? How do we measure it, and how do we tell who has it? What is the biology of happiness and what is its evolutionary significance? What makes people happy, youth, fortune, marriage, chocolate? Is the pursuit of happiness pointless? Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
158. Interpersonal Relationships (4)
Seminar-style course to examine theories and empirical work pertaining to interpersonal relationships; attraction, jealousy, attachments, love. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
159. Physiological Basis of Perception (4)
A survey of sensory and perceptual phenomena and the physiological mechanisms underlying them. Prerequisite: Psychology 102 or consent of instructor.
160. Groups (4)
Causes and consequences of gregariousness, stress, validating attitudes, improving efficiency, consolidating power, permitting loafing, rejecting deviates, and insulating group members from unpleasant outside influence. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
161. Introduction to Engineering Psychology (4)
Surveys human perceptual and cognitive, limitations and abilities important in designing “user-friendly” computers and devices, improving aviation and traffic safety, and other engineering challenges. Topics include human vision as it bears on display design (including virtual-reality), short-term memory limitations, learning and practice, effects of noise and stress, causes of human error and their minimization. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
162. Psychology and the Law (4)
Research dealing with psychological factors in the legal system will be surveyed. Particular emphasis will be placed on applying psychological theory and methods to the criminal justice system in an attempt to understand the behavior of its participants. Prerequisite: Psychology 60 and 104.
163. Abnormal Psychology (4)
Surveys origins, characteristics and causes of abnormal behavior and the biological and environmental causes of abnormality. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
166. History of Psychology (4)
Survey of the major trends and personalities in the development of psychological thought. Emphasis given to such selected topics as mind-body problem, nativism vs. empiricism, and genesis of behaviorism. Open to psychology majors with senior standing only.
168. Psychological Disorders of Childhood (4)
Explores different forms of psychological deviance in children (psychosis, neurosis, mental retardation, language disorders and other behavior problems). Emphasis on symptomatology, assessment, etiological factors, and various treatment modalities. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
PSY-201 CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
An introductory course in psychology. Study includes heredity, environment, personality, emotions, adjustment, perception, and the learning process.
PSY-202 EDUCATIONAL CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
A study of the nature of learning and of the learner. The course moves from a consideration of the physical views of learning processes to the findings of modern experimentation.
PSY-203 ABNORMAL CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
This course is designed to study personality deviation and behavior disorders. The student is acquainted with the nature of the major types of mental disorders, the theories of etiology, and an exposition of the various methods of treatment.
PSY-304 BIBLE BASED COUNSELING (3)
This study concerns methods and characteristic subjects likely to be of concern to the ministerial and professional counselor. The many aspects of working with individuals are investigated by means of case method and research.
PSY-308 CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3)
An examination of the child from pre-natal through twelve; developmentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Special emphasis will be placed on ministry to the child.
PSY-325 PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE (3)
This course will give guidelines for conducting a four to six session counseling program. You will learn ways to deal tactfully with couples who don’t want counseling and with Christian and non Christians who want to marry. Topics discussed such as in-laws, finances, spiritual life, sex, and
more.
PSY-401 CHRISTIAN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
A survey of phenomena that affect individual social behavior. Topics include attitudes, affiliation, aggression, altruism, person perception, social interaction, social influence and group dynamics.
PSY-411 PSYCHOLOGY OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING (3)
An exploratory course into the methods and applications of the Bible in psychological counseling.
PSY-606 CLINICAL WORKSHOP (3)
This course allows the student to attend a workshop or seminar in psychology of his own choosing. The approach and content of the workshop will be worked out in consultation with the students Academic Advisor.
PSY-712 CLINICAL SEMINARS (2)
This course allows the student to attend a workshop or seminar in psychology of his own choosing. The approach and content of the seminar will be worked out in consultation with the students Academic Advisor.
PSY-713 DIRECTED RESEARCH (3)
This course allows the student to research a problem or an aspect of psychology of his own choosing. The approach and content of the research will be worked out in consultation with the students Academic Advisor. (may be repeated as elective)
PSY-714 INTERNSHIP I (6)
This course may be repeated. (90 hours) Student interaction and involvement in psychological counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical
Counseling as their concentration.
PSY-715 INTERNSHIP II (6)
This course may be repeated. (90 hours) Student interaction and involvement in psychological counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration.
COU-331 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (3)
This course will be a survey with a Biblical basis for counseling, integration of psychology and theology, counseling needs, methods of counseling, and theories of personality.
COU-408 THEORIES OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING (3)
Effective Biblical teaching concerning roles within the family, with direction being given on how to council. Review of family therapy literature.
COU-410 PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING (3)
No couple should get married without pre-marital counseling. This course will give guidelines for conducting a four to six session counseling program. You will learn ways to deal tactfully with couples who don’t want counseling and with Christian and non-Christians who want to marry. Topics discussed such as in-laws, finances, spiritual life, sex, and more.
COU-415 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING PRACTICES (3)
A survey of the history of counseling theories and methods within and outside the church will be a foundational part of this class. A relatively detailed study of Biblical psychoanalytic, behavioral and third force counseling theory will be undertaken.
COU-501-601 THE WORK OF A PASTORAL COUNSELOR (3)
Introduction to Pastoral counseling, prolegomenon to a History of Pastoral Counseling. Directions in Pastoral Counseling. Spiritual and Personal Maturity. Christo-therapy: An approach to facilitating Psycho-spiritual healing & growth. Counter-transference and burnout in Pastoral counseling. The counseling relationship. Assessment in Pastoral Care.
COU-502-602 CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL SURVEY OF ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES (3)
Holistic review of human behavior. Theological, psychological and physiological description of human behavior. Introducing, evaluating and integrating biblical principles into counseling
COU-503-603 LEARNING TO COUNSEL EFFECTIVELY (3)
The student will learn the procedures of direct Biblical counseling. The emphasis will be upon the use of the Bible in the counseling situation.
COU-504-604 TESTING & MEASUREMENT: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE (3)
Personality and emotional profile. Testing and assessment. Vocational and interest inventory. How, when, and where to use testing and value to the Christian counseling environment.
COU-505-605 THE THEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING (3)
A study of biblical teachings concerning method and modalities in modification of man’s predicament and its solutions, with emphasis on how this teaching is related to Biblical counseling.
COU-614 HEALING THE SICK (3)
Establishing a solid word foundation for walking in divine health and ministering healing to the sick. It includes practical instruction for operating in the Gift of Healing.
COU-615 COUNSELING SICK & TERMINALLY ILL (3)
Helps Christian counselors learn more about the process of health care today, understand patient and family responses to illness, give appropriate counsel for special medical situations, and encourage churches in establishing health care ministries. (Includes AIDS)
COU-616 CLINICAL WORKSHOP & SUPERVISED PRACTICUM (3)
Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration. This course may be repeated. (90 hours)
COU-506-606 THEORIES OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (3)
Effective Biblical teaching concerning roles within the family, with direction being given on how to council. Review of family therapy literature.
COU-507-607 HUMAN SEXUALITY: THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE (3)
The role of sexuality in human growth and relationships. Biblical methods of dealing with sexual problems and sexual communication. Evaluation of research, child rearing practice, life cycle sexuality, and cross-cultural variations are explored.
COU-508 608 CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND THE LAW (3)
This course emphasizes the increasing requirements for accountability and the legal demands placed upon Christian Counselors. What are their privileges and responsibilities How to legally establish a counseling ministry as a part of the church ministry.
COU-509-609 SUBSTANCE ABUSE BIBLICAL COUNSELING (9)
Explores the variety of chemically dependent people; analyze patterns of addictive behavior, effects on work, performance, responsibility, intimacy. Learn the most successful counseling skills to assist in breaking addictive behavior.
COU-510-610 PERSONAL GROWTH & CHRISTIAN CAREER PLANNING (3)
Overview of current career programs. Analyses of essential theories in career & vocational guidance, counseling of the handicapped, women, and elderly.
COU-511 CLINICAL WORKSHOP AND SUPERVISED PRACTICUM (12)
Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience
COU-516-617 SUPERVISED PRACTICUM IN DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING (6)
This course may be repeated. Student interaction and involvement in drug abuse counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration.
COU-514 HEALING THE SICK (3)
Establishing a solid word foundation for walking in divine health and ministering healing to the sick. It includes practical instruction for operating in the Gift of Healing.
COU-515 CLINICAL WORKSHOP AND SUPERVISED PRACTICUM (3)
Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience will be required of both MA and Ph.D. Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration. This course may be
repeated. (45 hours)
COU-618 SUPERVISED PRACTICUM GENERAL COUNSELING (6)
This course may be repeated. (90 hours) Student interaction and involvement in general counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their major.
COU-604 TESTING & MEASUREMENT/CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE (3)
Personality and emotional profile. Testing and assessment. Vocational and interest inventory. How, when, and where to use testing; and it’s value to the Christian counseling environment.
COU-610 PERSONAL GROWTH /CAREER PLANNING (3)
Overview of current career programs. Analysis of key theories in career and vocational guidance counseling of the handicapped, women, and elderly.
COU-611 CLINICAL WORKSHOP/SUPERVISED .PRACTICUM (12)
(180 hours required, this course may be repeated) Student interaction and involvement in counseling experience will be required of both MA and DBC Candidates who have chosen Biblical Counseling as their concentration. This course may be repeated.
COU-612 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (3)
A practical, powerful study that will release the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit into operation in the life of the student. It is designed to move Spirit-filled believers into the middle of the Supernatural power of God.
COU-613 COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY (3)
Biblical principles and the Holy Spirit’s power. Spiritual influence and control will be examined. The way spiritual authority can be obtained and used. May be repeated. (45 hours)
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