Psychology Courses at Bethany

PSYC

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PSYC 100 – General Psychology3 cr.
Provides an overview of the major concepts of psychology viewed through contrasting perspectives and gives students a general knowledge base pertaining to the field. A …
PSYC 120 – Human Growth and Development3 cr.
Offers a life-span perspective on human development. Students learn the major theories and perspectives relating to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from …
PSYC 230 – Cross Cultural Psychology3 cr.
Focuses on the influence of cultures on psychological phenomena. Students learn to identify universal and culture-specific factors that impact how we think, act, and interact …
PSYC 270 – Gender3 cr.
Investigates gender as a framework for life, and how our concepts of male and female affect cognition, emotion, and behavior. Students examine approaches to gender …
PSYC 289 – International Study Tour3 cr.
Designed to enhance the classroom curriculum, this course allows the student to travel to a specific country or region of the United States selected by …
PSYC 290 – Career Exploration and Development in Psychology I1 cr.
An orientation to the psychology major as both a profession and vocation. Students explore sub-fields of psychology, engage in professional development activities, establish career goals, …
PSYC 310 – Personality3 cr.
Examines the major theoretical models that psychology uses to understand the problems and needs of people. In the context of a Christian perspective, these theories …
PSYC 325 – Psychology of Child Development3 cr.
Examines the development of children from conception through puberty. Students gain a well-rounded understanding of the many stages and phases of a child's life through …
PSYC 330 – Psychology of Adult Development3 cr.
Focuses on the development of individuals from young adulthood through the end of life. Students examine aging as a normative process, and explore the implications …
PSYC 335 – Learning and Cognition3 cr.
Explores cognitive and learning processes that shape how we think, feel, and behave as humans. Students gain knowledge about cognitive psychology, learning theory, and behavioral …
PSYC 337 – Introduction to Physiological Psychology3 cr.
Examines humans from a biological perspective, including the interplay between biological (e.g. brain, genes, hormones) and psychological processes (e.g. hunger, memory, sleep, sexual behavior, psychopathology). …
PSYC 340 – Social Psychology3 cr.
Explores how the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of individuals influence, and are influenced by, the behavior and characteristics of others. Students gain knowledge about the …
PSYC 345 – Science Fiction Through the Lens of Psychology3 cr.
Provides an opportunity for students to explore cutting edge research within the field of psychology, master recognition and application of key psychological concepts, all the …
PSYC 350 – Abnormal Psychology3 cr.
Investigates the nature of characteristics of abnormal human behavior including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and family problems. Students focus on theories, assessment, …
PSYC 365 – Facilitating Groups3 cr.
This course addresses the fundamental concepts and theoretical framework for group work and provides guidelines for such practice. The course examines how group leaders can …
PSYC 380 – Psychopharmacology3 cr.
Explores the interactions between humans and drugs, specifically drugs that affect the brain. Students explore the impact of drug use, both individually and societally. Topics …
PSYC 390 – Career Exploration and Development in Psychology II2 cr.
Expands upon the orientation to the psychology major course, providing students with the opportunity to engage in a variety of on- and off-campus professional development …
PSYC 440 – Applied Behavior Analysis3 cr.
Provides an introduction to the principles of learning and how those principles can be used to modify behavior. The course emphasizes the application of learning …
PSYC 450 – Principles and Strategies of Counseling3 cr.
Designed to provide an understanding of the various theories and models of counseling, and provides students with the opportunity to learn and practice a variety …
PSYC 475 – History and Systems of Psychology3 cr.
Designed as the capstone for the psychology major, students survey the history of psychology within the context of Christianity. Students focus on major theorists and …
PSYC 480 – Topics in Psychology3 cr.
Examines topics outside the scope of other course offerings. This course addresses a variety of psychology topics that emerge from the issues of the day, …
PSYC 489 – International Study Tour3 cr.
Designed to enhance the classroom curriculum, this course allows the student to travel to a specific country or region of the United States selected by …
PSYC 497 – Research Opportunity in Psychology3 cr.
Immerses students in the process of conducting psychological research. Students engage in independent or group research under the guidance of a faculty member. This experience …
PSYC 499 – Psychology Internship3 cr.
Provides a psychology-related experience with an approved agency. Students develop and fulfill an individual learning agreement negotiated between the student, department, and work site. Psychology …

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