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3.00 Credits
This is a course that examines the application of psychological principles to the American legal system, including presentation of scientific evidence, analysis of the criminal and victim mind, jury selection and decision-making, malingering, various defense pleas, trials, persuasive tactics of lawyers, rights of the accused, expert witnesses, and eyewitness testimony. A mock trial may be presented to allow students to see psychological concepts in action. Prerequisite: PSYC 133. Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the theology and practice of pastoral counseling and care giving. Attention is given to developing a biblical model and biblical skills for ministers and other church leaders who are counseling and caring for others in the context of the local church. Particular attention is given to interpersonal communication and listening skills. Special emphasis is given to the role of the ministry and the Word of God and the reconciliation through genuine repentance in counseling and pastoral care. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Undergraduate prerequisite(s): RBIB 113, RBIB 123, and RRED 273 or PSYC 133 or PSYC 213 or HUSR 233, or consent of instructor. This course cannot be taken as a directed study, credit for prior learning portfolio, or as a web-based course. Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
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3.00 Credits
A study of the major theories of moral development from Piaget to Fowler and how those theories relate to a theological and ethical understanding of spiritual growth and development. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Undergraduate prerequisite(s): PSYC 133. This course cannot be taken as a directed study, credit for prior learning portfolio, or as a web-based course. Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
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3.00 Credits
This course provides research methodology background for studying various psychological issues. Emphasis is on the advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies and the development of a research project. Research projects include design, data collection, analysis, and written report. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 133 OR CRJS 133 and MATH 243. Three Hours, Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the topic of aging from the biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Special emphasis will include physical changes in aging, cognitive and mental health changes and current information regarding memory, and social changes such as relationships, finances, and retirement. The course concludes with information regarding death, dying, and bereavement. Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
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3.00 Credits
A study of the various aspects of death and dying that affect every individual in our society. This course includes readings in the areas of death of a parent, death of a child, death of a spouse, terminal illnesses, the stages of acceptance of death, handling grief, and funeral traditions. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 133 or consent of instructor. Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
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3.00 Credits
A practical and applied study of the psychology of personal adjustment, designed to assist the student in understanding the challenges of adjustment to oneself and others in a social world. Additional emphasis is on adjusting to major life events. Highlights include a discussion of personality differences, personal character and integrity, the concept of the self and issues of self-control, stress, coping, physical and mental health, and adjustment to careers and retirement, marriage and close relationships, communication, and social behavior. Three Hours, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course represents an enhancement of the topics highlighted in PSYC 133 General Psychology. Specifically designed for and required for psychology majors, Advanced General Psychology examines the history of the discipline, careers in psychology, and the various sub-disciplines, schools of thought, and controversies in current mainstream psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 133. Three Hours, Spring
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3.00 Credits
A study of normal human development from infancy through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, maturity, and old age, emphasizing significant physical, mental, emotional, social, and personality changes during these progressive phases of the development process. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 133. Three Hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
A study of the major mental disorders including anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, disorders of mood, psychosomatic disorders and personality disorders. Information pertaining to the etiology, symptomology, and therapeutic alternatives will be presented. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 133 and PSYC 213, or consent of instructor. Three Hours, Fall
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