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3.00 Credits
A psychology laboratory course designed to provide students with hands-on experience with an actual, ongoing research program. Its main purpose is to prepare students for doctoral graduate study. Students will be assisting professors with their research and thus be learning by doing. Students must submit an application (available in the departmental office) no later than noon on the Friday before registration. Permission slips (required) will be distributed at 3:00 p.m. that same day. It is strongly recommended that the course be taken no later than during the junior year. This course may be taken only once. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 200, and permission of instructor. Four Credits Staff Both Semesters
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3.00 Credits
An experimental lecture or seminar course designed as a one-time or trial offering. May be repeated for credit but no more than four credits may be applied to the 18-credit psychology minor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Two to Four Credits Staff
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the major topics in clinical psychology. The most influential psychotherapies will be studied, including their theoretical background and applications. Research regarding therapeutic effectiveness will be discussed. In addition, the conceptual, statistical, and ethical issues involving assessment of personality and intelligence will be examined. Prerequisite: Psychology 370. Four Credits Bade, Roehling, vanOyen Witvliet Both Semesters
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3.00 Credits
This course is taught in a seminar format and investigates how psychological factors affect aspects of health and illness. A biopsychosocial model is used to examine issues in: 1) health behaviors and primary intervention, 2) stress, illness, and stress reductions, 3) the management of pain and discomfort, and 4) the management of chronic and terminal illness. Prerequisite: advanced psychology major, or advanced pre-medical student, or advanced nursing student, or advanced kinesiology major. Two Credits Bade Fall Semester
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3.00 Credits
This program affords an opportunity for the advanced psychology student to pursue supervised projects of his or her own choosing beyond the regular course offerings. The project may take on one of two forms: the scholarly treatment of a particular topic using the library or laboratory research. Both types can be done in various combinations, on or off campus. To be eligible for the course the student must have a faculty sponsor, a specific topic in mind, a reasonable background in related course work, good independent study habits, initiative and high motivation. If the proposed research involves data collection, prerequisites are Psychology 200 and 390. Special Studies credit requires departmental approval of a formal proposal to be submitted prior to registration. The number of credits and whether the course is taken for a grade or on a pass-fail basis are subject to departmental approval. The course may be repeated but no more than four credits in this course may be applied to the psychology minor requirement of 18 credits. Credits to be Arranged Staff Both Semesters and Summer
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3.00 Credits
An experimental lecture or seminar course designed for a one-time or trial offering. Intended for students of demonstrated maturity, as usually indicated by upperclass standing. May be repeated for credit, but no more than four credits may be applied to the 18-credit psychology minor requirement. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Two to Four Credits Staff Both Semesters and Summer
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3.00 Credits
A closely supervised practical experience in a professional setting for upperclass psychology majors. The experience can include observing, assisting, assuming regular duties, or pursuing a special project. The general guideline for credit is 3 hours per week (for a semester) for each credit. This course may be repeated for credit but no more than four credits may be applied to the 18-credit psychology minor. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Credits to be Arranged Roehling, vanOyen Witvliet Both Semesters and July Term
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4.00 Credits
An introductory study of the history of Christianity. Four Credits Japinga, Tyler
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4.00 Credits
A study of basic Christian beliefs about God, creation, humanity, evil, Jesus Christ, salvation, the church, and the future, based on a careful reading and an informed discussion of classical texts. Four Credits Bouma-Prediger, Hoogerwerf, Husbands, Japinga, Pitstick, Van Til
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4.00 Credits
A historical and geographical survey of some major religions of the world: the religions of India, China, Japan, and the Middle East. Emphasis is placed on the role of religion in the development of the culture and ethos of these areas. Four Credits Wilson The prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level classes is completion of the general education requirement in religion.
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