This course will study personality through examination of those psychological systems which determine an individuals unique adjustments to their environment, including the major issues and the variety of personality theories, and underlying research. (Alternate prerequisite for all upper-level psychology courses.)

An introductory course to the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of psychopathology, including topics in anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, psychoses, addictions, sexual deviations, and organic disorders. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.

The development of physiological and psychological aspects of human growth will be traced from birth through childhood in this course through an examination of the theories and research evidence as well as methodological problems as they relate to the growth process. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

This course is a study of human development during the adolescent period with an emphasis on an examination of theories and research data as they relate to adolescent development, including problems and adjustment patterns in the context of the family, peer groups, school, and society.

An introductory course to the major psychological and developmental issues concerning adulthood, aging, and the aging process, with the specific objectives of dispelling many of the myths and stereotypes about aging; examining the issues associated with the physical, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of aging; and giving student a better understanding of the grief process as it relates to the issues of adulthood and aging. Offered in alternate years.

The role of psychomotor and cognitive factors in human movement settings are discussed in this course along with selected topics of arousal, attribution theory, achievement motivation, anxiety, interventions, goal setting, attention styles, aggression, social facilitation, social reinforcement, and imagery.

This survey course will look at topic of human sexuality, with a foundation in Christian ethics guiding sexual conduct, and focus on the development of sexual behavior, including areas such as gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual anatomy, contraception, reproduction and birthing, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunctions, and the paraphilias.

This is an introductory course to the biological basis of behavior and will include topics on the structure and function of the nervous system, brain-behavior relationships, and hormonal and genetic effects on behavior. Prerequisites: Psy 101; limited to psychology and behavioral science majors or consent of instructor.

The effect of social influences upon the development of personality and behavior patterns will be examined in this course including socialization, attitude formation and change, communication, propaganda, roles and stereotypes, leadership, and collective behavior. Prerequisite: BSC 296.

A theoretical and research-based course that will investigate the mental processes that underlie perception, imagery, attention, memory, language, reading, reasoning, decision making, and problem solving.

Unlike traditional models and schools of thought that see diseases solely as malfunctions of organs or breakdowns of body systems, this course will present the approach that health and illness are parts of a complex interplay among biological, psychological, and social factors.

An overview of the field of clinical psychology, with a particular emphasis on its sub-discipline of forensic psychology; the application of clinical research and practice findings to legal cases where someone's mental status is one of the issues being adjudicated; e.g. competency to stand trial, insanity, dangerousness and other forensic questions. The course covers clinical psychology's history and current professional issues, psychological assessment, training, and ethical issues; emphasizing the role of the psychologist as an expert witness in court. Prerequisites: Psy 351 and 361; junior or senior standing.

A foundation course providing an understanding of the content and process of counseling. Specific aspects of the counseling process addressed include: basic skills, legal and ethical issues, crisis intervention, cultural sensitivity, how and when to refer, control-mastery theory and the integration of psychology and theology.