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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to applied psychology. Topics of study include personality, self-concept, stress, coping, adjustment/adaptation, gender and socialization, psychopathology, and interventions to promote psychological health. Discussions in this course integrate Christian/religious approaches to spirituality and coping along with psychological concepts. (Offered fall semester.)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines leadership and group behavior in organizational settings. Featured topics include group development, group dynamics, the impact of leadership upon morale, executive decision making, leadership skills and styles, and the use of power within organizational settings. Cross listed with MGT 240. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)
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3.00 Credits
The social psychological dynamics of small groups are examined in this course. Both theoretical and experiential components of group process are integrated into course content that includes group formation, intra- and inter-group conflict, and group structure. (Offered fall semester.)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the social and psychological factors involved in attitude formation, anger, frustration, and prejudice. The social organization of groups, the development of values, the motivational changes brought about by cultural and familial rituals are examined. In this course students learn through field observation, social psychological inquiry through empirical investigations, and public service involvement. Cross listed with SOC 304 Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 (Offered fall semester or Interterm.)
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3.00 Credits
Major theories, concepts, issues, and research methodologies in the study of the psychology of religion are examined in this course. Classic and contemporary views of religious experience are examined as well as the relationship between current psychodynamic theories and the experience of faith. (Offered fall semester of even calendar years.)
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3.00 Credits
Theories of personality form the perspectives through which students explore their own nature as a human being. Each major theory is examined in terms of its philosophical assumptions, major concepts, research regarding its validity, and resulting therapies. Recent neuropsychological evidence regarding the formation of the core self, the function of the autobiographical self, and the capacity for moral choice are included in the curriculum. Students experience theories and therapies through the roles of client and therapist through live-vignette work in the classroom. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Offered fall semester.)
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3.00 Credits
Current theories of psychological counseling and the techniques commonly used in therapies are the focus of this course. Role-play with peers allows students the opportunity to practice counseling skills and develop a personal counseling style. Special emphasis is given to examining how faith and values influence the theory and practice of counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 304 or 310 or permission of the instructor. (Offered spring semester.)
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3.00 Credits
Theoretical and empirical findings in the fields of motivation and emotion are integrated with recent physiological findings in this course. The psychological and physiological processes involved in sleep, hunger, thirst, arousal, hormonal balance, and response to stressful conditions are included in the curriculum. Students track their own daily cycles of wakefulness, rest, nutritional balance, activity, and feltsense of accomplishment. Research projects focus upon each student's motivational preference and style of achievement. Prerequisite: PSY 210 or permission of the instructor. (Offered fall semester.)
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3.00 Credits
Theoretical perspectives covered in this course include psychology, anthropology, economics, marketing, and sociology. The student examines how consumers move through decision processes from awareness to trial and brand loyalty. The course emphasizes the forming of a marketing plan that facilitates successful initial trial and result in brand loyalty. This course is open to advanced students in management and marketing as well as psychology. Cross listed with MKT 332. Prerequisite: This course is open to advanced students in management and marketing as well as psychology. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)
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3.00 Credits
Models of inquiry are traced from the origins of psychology in western philosophy to its present position among the sciences. Students learn through presentations and interactive assessment techniques. Students are encouraged to develop verbal fluency with concepts and their knowledge of contributors in fields of psychology. Meets the general education writing intensive requirement. Prerequisite: Upper division psychology majors only. (Offered fall semester.)
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