PSY/SOC 2001. Sophomore Seminar – 1 hour (Fall, Spring) This is a topical course emphasizing the content of the majors in behavioral sciences and the APA (American Psychological Association) style of writing.

PSY 2023. Mental Hygiene - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) A psychology of adjustment course focusing on areas affecting mental health (i.e., stress, personality, relationships). Emphasis on class involvement and personal application. Prerequisite: 32 hours completed.

PSY 2063. Systems of Psychology - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Major concepts of various systems of psychological thought in current and historical perspective. Prerequisite: PSY 1013.

PSY 2951-3. Special Topics - 1-3 hours (On demand) Study of critical issues and topics in psychology not covered in other course offerings. Areas of study will vary from year to year. Students may repeat this course once.

PSY/SOC 3001. Junior Seminar – 1 hour (Fall, Spring) This is a topical course emphasizing the career opportunities for behavioral science majors and graduate school preparation. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY 3003. Human Sexuality - 3 hours (Fall, or on demand) A course designed to provide the student with frank, factual information about the many aspects of sex; to help enable the student to see sex as a natural, integral, God-ordained component of marriage; and to dispel common myths and misconceptions about sex. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY 3013. Relationships – 3 hours (J-terms) A personal application course designed to introduce healthy relational principles through self-exploration of interpersonal needs, dynamics, and relating skills.

PSY 3033. Abnormal Psychology - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Major psychoses, psychoneuroses, sexual adjustment and an analysis of childhood background which leads to mental breakdowns, phobias, compulsions and hysteria. Prerequisite: PSY 1013.

PSY 3053. Child Development - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) A study of the operation of normal psychological and developmental processes in the lives of children from birth to adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 1013 or EDU 2113.

PSY 3063. Human Growth and Development - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) A "Life-Span" study of human growth and developmental processes including physiological, psychological and sociological influences and effects. Students receiving credit for this course cannot receive credit for both PSY 3053 and PSY 4033 in the psychology major. Prerequisites: PSY 1013 or EDU 2113.

PSY/SOC 3073. Social Psychology - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Social behavior of individuals and the major processes of social interaction, social influence, group structure, the individual and the system and socialization. Three hours credit in either psychology or sociology (not both). Prerequisites: PSY 1013 or SOC 1003.

PSY/SOC 3083. Psychological and Sociological Implications of Mental Retardation - 3 hours (Spring) Definition, diagnosis, classification, perceptual and conceptual evaluation. Multi-disciplinaryapproach to mental retardation. Three hours credit in either psychology or sociology (not both). Two lectures, one laboratory each week. Prerequisites: PSY 1013 or SOC 1003.

PSY 3093. Psychology of Learning - 3 hours (Spring, even years) Survey of the field of learning in terms of historical backgrounds, acquisition, retention, forgetting, transfer and motivation. A brief introduction to the various theories and systems of learning is included. Prerequisites: 2063.

PSY/SOC 3243. Elementary Statistics - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Measurement, averages, variability percentile rank, normal curve, correlation, chi-square and probability related to the behavior sciences. Prerequisites: PSY 1013 or SOC 1003 or EDU 2113 and CIS 1103.

PSY 3313. Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) An introduction to counseling theory, methods and techniques, including a study of client-counselor encounters, stages of counseling and the counseling interview. Prerequisites: PSY 2063 and 64 hours completed.

PSY 3393. Introduction to Sports Psychology – 3 hours (Spring, odd years, or as needed) An introduction to the field of sports psychology and performance enhancement. This course will cover sport and exercise psychology as well as techniques used in the field. This course will prepare the student for any graduate program that is in the area of sports psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 1013 and 64 hours completed.

PSY/SOC 4001. Senior Seminar – 1 hour (Fall, Spring) This a topical course for behavioral sciences majors, which emphasizes professional development and ethics of the profession and also serves as a cap-stone course for the purposes of integration and assessment. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY/SOC 4003. Understanding Women - 3 hours (J-terms, odd years or as needed) A course designed to increase awareness of sex roles and their influence on women's sexuality, relationships and mental health. Emphasis is placed on surveying and examining the modern woman's place in society--her roles and experiences as a single woman, wife, mother and career person. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY 4023. The Psychology of Personality - 3 hours (Spring) Factors and conditions relating to personality structure and dynamics, defense mechanisms and a critical examination of the theories of personality. Prerequisites: 2063.

PSY 4033. Adolescent Development - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) A study of the development processes of the adolescent, beginning at puberty and continuing through late adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 1013 or EDU 2113.

PSY/SOC 4053. Dealing with Death and Dying - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) An examination of how society and its institutions, the individual and survivors view and are affected by the process of dying and death. Guidelines are provided to enable the students to aid others and themselves in dealing with death and dying. Prerequisite: PSY 1013 or SOC 1003.

PSY 4093. Behavior Modification - 3 hours (Fall, even years) A course oriented to the rationale and theoretical basis of behavior modification and its clinical use in a clinical therapy setting. Specific principles and techniques will be discussed. Prerequisites: PSY 2063.

PSY 4223. Psychological Testing - 3 hours (Spring) Survey of the field of psychological testing with emphasis on types of tests, validity and reliability. Prerequisites: PSY 2063 and 3243.

PSY/SOC 4233. Research Design and Methods - 3 hours (Spring) Intensive analysis of experimental designs and methods of research including measurement issues, ethical considerations, sampling techniques, data-gathering techniques, data analysis and interpretation, presentations and reporting of results. Lab fee $12. Prerequisites: PSY or SOC 3243.

PSY 4243. Pre-marital Counseling - 3 hours (J-terms) An applied course designed to give the student a working knowledge of premarital counseling. Focus will be given to assessment tools, biblical foundation of marriage and the premarital counseling process. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY 4263. Physiological Psychology - 3 hours (Fall, even years) An introduction to the biological/physiological basis for human behavior. The structure and the function of the nervous system, neuropsychologicalmethods,sensation,emotionalresponses, learning, memory and psychopathology will be covered. Prerequisites: PSY 2063 and BIO 1004 or BIO 1114.

PSY 4273. Small Group - 3 hours (J-terms) An innovative course that is conducted as an "experiential interaction laboratory" providing students the opportunity to increase their understanding and skills in the areas of personal, interpersonal and small group communication. Prerequisites: 64 hours completed. Graded Pass/Fail.

PSY 4313. Counseling Methods and Practice - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) An experientially oriented study of the counseling process with special emphasis on methodology and practice in the art of listening and the exercise of appropriate judgment. Prerequisite: Minimum of a C in PSY 3313.

PSY/SOC 4333. Child Abuse and Neglect - 3 hours (J-terms) A study of child abuse and neglect with consideration given to causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. A special section is included dealing with the treatment of adult survivors of child abuse. Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or PSY 1013.

PSY 4363. Marriage and Family Counseling - 3 hours (Fall) Theories and practices of marriage and family practice, with emphasis on the family as a system. Include intergenerational and development issues and characteristics of a successfully functioning family. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY/SOC 4373. Being Human and Addicted (Addictionology) - 3 hours (Fall, odd years) A study of the effects of drugs on the human being, issues of physiology, psychology, sociology and religion will be addressed as they relate to chemical dependency. An overview of treatment methods and therapy will be included. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY 4883. Advanced Counseling Methods and Practice - 3 hours (On demand) A course designed to give the advanced counseling minor practice in role-play counseling situations involving the initial interview, analysis of data, written summaries, diagnosis and critique of same. This class will involve videotaping of the role-play sessions. Prerequisite: Minimum of a C in PSY 4313.

PSY 4951-4. Intensive Studies - 1-4 hours (On demand) A study of critical issues in psychology that are not covered in other course offerings. Areas of study will vary from year to year. Students may elect to repeat the course. Prerequisite: 64 hours completed.

PSY 4983-6 Internship - 3-6 hours (On demand) The internship experience is designed to give the upper level psychology major supervised field experience in a social services or related area. Prerequisites:64 hours completed, at least 15 hours of the major and minimum GPA of 3.0. Graded Pass/Fail.

PSY 4991-3. Independent Studies - 1-3 hours (On demand) Advanced studies of specific topics arranged by department chair.