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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Small groups meet with faculty members for in-depth study and discussion of a specific topic of common interest. Appropriate course descriptions are published as seminars are offered.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the common methods of research in the behavioral sciences. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined along with program evaluation and assessment techniques. Course activities include the writing of a research proposal. Partially fulfills admission requirements of the APU Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Program. Prerequisite: two courses in Psychology or instructor permission.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introduction to the psychological natures of groups, emphasizing group formation, structure, development, and dynamics within and between groups. Systematic examination of leadership theory as it relates to development and integration of group processes. Partially fulfills admission requirements of the APU Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Program. Prerequisite: two courses in Psychology or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
This course helps both male and female students to connect their personal, gendered lives with the social and political world in which they live. Students are also encouraged to look beyond the boundaries of their own lives in order to understand (1) the complexity and diversity of women's experiences in terms of race, social class, sexual orientation, age, and cultural differences, and (2) contemporary debate topics such as the social construction of gender, women's and men's communicationstyles, the earnings gap, sexual harassment, women in the military, and feminist spirituality. Readings include a broad sampling of the wealth of recent scholarship that addresses women's development and women'smental health, as well as contemporary fiction by and about women. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of historical and current models of human personality structure and development, including representative theories from the psychodynamic, type/trait, phenomenological, behavioral, and socialcognitive perspectives. Considers implications for counseling and clinical practice. Partially fulfills admission requirements of the APU Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Program. Prerequisite: PY 15000.
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4.00 Credits
A review of classic and more current social psychology research that seeks to reveal patterns of human behavior that may not always be in our conscious awareness. The class looks at issues such as conformity, aggression, self-justification, prejudice, liking and loving, and social cognition. Students will be given opportunities to consider implications from the research discussed to their own particular areas of interest. Students will have the opportunity to participate in social psychology experiments/research. Prerequisite: two courses in Psychology or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
Using current research on the value of mindfulness exercises as an adjunct to more mainstream therapies, students will examine the use of mindfulness exercises from theoretical, practical, and experiential points of view. The class will culminate in a weekend mindfulness retreat at the Kellogg campus.
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4.00 Credits
Cultural norms, values, and attitudes regarding chemical dependency. Study of substance abuse in our society and how that abuse impacts individuals, families, and communities. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the psychology of the spiritual and religious life of the individual. The psychological nature and issues involved in spirituality and religion will be explored as they are experienced and expressed across the life span. Examples of issues and topics covered include the nature of religion and spirituality, religious socialization, religious experience, morality and values, attitudes and outlook on life, and the role of religion and spirituality in coping and adjustment as well as mental health and counseling. Prerequisites: two courses in Psychology or instructor permission. Satisfies the Ethics and Religious Values GUR.
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