Academic Catalog 2017-2018

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology An introduction to psychology as a scientific and applied discipline including the findings, concepts, theories, methods, and applications of psychology. This course is a prerequisite to all following psychology courses. PSY 2033 Positive Psychology This course will provide an introduction to positive psychology. Happiness, or subjective well-being, will be studied along with the strengths and virtues that allow individuals and communities to thrive. A strong experimental component in this class will facilitate stu- dents’ understanding of concepts related to well-bring such as gratitude, forgiveness and service to others. Students will be challenged to consider the Christian perspective on hap- piness and ways their personal faith impacts their subjective well-being. (Odd Fall) PSY 2043 Child and Adolescent Development This course includes the study of growth and development from birth through adolescence. Methods of studying child development are examined and theoretical approaches used in the field are explained. There is attention to genetic and prenatal development with most of the course focusing on physical, cognitive, and social and personality development during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence. (Spring) PSY 2053 Marriage and Family (Same as SOC 3013) This course is a broad based study of the family that specifically focuses on contemporary shifts in the modern American family structure. Significant attention is paid to social his- torical context, cultural diversity, and economic conditions that bear on family life. The emotional and behavioral aspects of marriage and family life such as love, communication, and conflict are considered, and problems including intimate violence, child abuse, pover- ty, separation, and divorce are explored. The decision to have children is discussed as is the experience of parenthood including roles and relationships of parent and children. (Spring) PSY 2063 Adulthood and Aging (Same as SOC 3113) This is a comprehensive course investigating the social dimensions of aging and its links to historical, demographic and cross-cultural patterns. Current theories of aging are studied, as well as crucial issues impinging on the daily lives of older adults. (Odd Fall) PSY 2073 Professional Ethics in Psychology Professionals in psychology-related fields are likely to encounter ethical dilemmas on a frequent, if not daily, basis. In this course, students will examine the role of ethics in psy- chological research, publication, education and practice. Attention will be given to: the evolution of ethical principles from the Declaration of Helsinki through contemporary pro- fessional codes of ethics; the process of ethical decision-making; and the ethical safeguards (such as Institutional Review Boards) that support psychological professionals in “doing the right thing.” Prerequisite: PSY 1013. (Odd Year Fall) PSY 3013 Social Research Methods - Traditional Program (same as CRJ/SOC 3013) This course serves as an introduction to the concepts and methods associated with the prac- tice of modern social inquiry. Concepts addressed include but are not limited to sampling, construct operationalization, research design, data collection, methods of analysis, and the dissemination of results. Also discussed are such enduring issues as reliability, validity, and research ethics. Prerequisite: PSY/SOC 1013, MAT 1213 or above and Co-requisite or Prerequisite: PSY 4013 (Spring)

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