COURSES IN PSYCHOLOGY

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1 COURSES IN PSYCHOLOGY PSY 105 General Psychology Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of foundational concepts in the field of psychology. Recommended Textbook: The primary learning resource for our study is the textbook, PsychSmart, 2 nd Edition. The authors are: Tanya Renner, Joe Morrissey, Linda Mae, Robert Feldman, and Mike Majors. Softcover, 414 pages McGraw- Hill, ISBN-13: Define both the science and the practice of psychology; 2. Identify the various sub-fields and specialties within psychology; 3. Understand the importance of the scientific method to the study of psychology; 4. Explain how psychological research helps to infer cause-and-effect relationships; 5. Compare different theoretical and methodological approaches to behavior; 6. Master the major terms, names, concepts, and theories of psychology; 7. Apply psychological principles and findings to solve real problems. PSY Foundations of Psychology First Area of Study: An Introduction to Psychology Second Area of Study: Neuroscience and Behavior Third Area of Study: Sensation and Perception Fourth Area of Study: States of Consciousness PSY Learning, Emotion, and Development First Area of Study: Learning Second Area of Study: Memory Third Area of Study: Thinking, Language, and Intelligences Fourth Area of Study: Motivation and Emotion Fifth Area of Study: Development PSY Personality, Wellbeing, and Psychological Disorders First Area of Study: Personality Second Area of Study: Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being Third Area of Study: Psychological Disorders and Treatments Fourth Area of Study: Social Psychology

2 PSY 160 Human Growth and Development Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the biological beginnings of human life and the key socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development milestones that take place throughout a person's life span. Recommended Textbook: The primary learning resource for our study is the textbook, LifeSmart, 1 st Edition. The author is Lisa B.Fiore. Softcover, 368 pages McGraw- Hill, ISBN-13: Identify and summarize several major theories of human development. 2. Discuss key milestones at various stages of human development. 3. Recognize and discuss potential areas of difficulty at various developmental stages and appropriate intervention strategies. 4. Discuss social and individual issues related to late adulthood. PSY Human Beginnings and Infancy First Area of Study: Lifespan Development: An Introduction Second Area of Study: Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan Third Area of Study: Pregnancy and Prenatal Development Fourth Area of Study: Birth and the Newborn Fifth Area of Study: Infancy PSY Childhood and Adolescent Development First Area of Study: Early Childhood Second Area of Study: Middle Childhood Third Area of Study: Adolescence PSY Adult Development and Aging First Area of Study: Early Adulthood Second Area of Study: Middle Adulthood Third Area of Study: Late Adulthood Fourth Area of Study: Dying and Spirituality Fifth Area of Study: Putting it All Together: Lifespan Development in Action

3 PSY 228 Adolescence Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of key concepts, issues, and trends related to adolescent development. Recommended Textbook: The primary learning resource for this course is the textbook, Adolescence, 16 th Edition. The author is John W Santrock, University of Texas at Dallas. Softcover, 592 pages McGraw-Hill, ISBN-13: Learning Outcomes: By the end of your study, you should be able to: 1. Understand the psychological theories and models for the field of adolescence. 2. Explain the role of biological, physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development processes in adolescence. 3. Discuss the research methods and ethical considerations appropriate for the study of adolescent development. 4. Understand some of the special problems affecting adolescents. PSY Foundations of Adolescent Development First Area of Study: Introduction to Adolescence Second Area of Study: Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations Third Area of Study: The Brain and Cognitive Development Fourth Area of Study: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality PSY Issues in Adolescent Development First Area of Study: Gender Second Area of Study: Sexuality Third Area of Study: Moral Development, Values, and Religion Fourth Area of Study: Families Fifth Area of Study: Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles PSY Adolescent Achievement First Area of Study: Schools Second Area of Study: Achievement, Work, and Careers Third Area of Study: Culture Fourth Area of Study: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

4 PSY 304 Social Psychology Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of important concepts and major themes in social psychology such as social thinking, social influence, and social relations. Recommended Textbook: The primary learning resource for this course is the textbook, Exploring Social Psychology, 12 h Edition. The author is David Meyers, Hope College. Softcover, 688 pages McGraw-Hill, ISBN: Describe and assess the basic psychological theories, principles, and concepts explaining social cognition, attitude formation, decision making, group processes, pro-social behavior, aggression, conformity/obedience and stereotyping/prejudice. 2. Relate concepts in social psychology to situations in everyday life such as interpersonal and group relations. 3. Explain how human behavior is influenced by such social factors as groups, authority figures, in-group bias, gender roles, cognitive dissonance, etc. 4. Discuss the outcomes of various social situations through application of social psychology principles. 5. Relate major concepts and methods of the field to understand interpersonal and group relationships. Structure: Learning resources have been divided into four sections, each with several Areas of PSY Social Thinking First Area of Study: Introducing Social Psychology Second Area of Study: The Self in a Social World Third Area of Study: Social Beliefs and Judgments Fourth Area of Study: Behaviors and Attitudes PSY Social Influence First Area of Study: Genes, Culture, and Gender Second Area of Study: Conformity and Obedience Third Area of Study: Persuasion Fourth Area of Study: Group Influence PSY Social Relations First Area of Study: Prejudice: Disliking Others Second Area of Study: Aggression: Hurting Others Third Area of Study: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others Fourth Area of Study: Helping Fifth Area of Study: Conflict and Peacemaking PSY Applying Social Psychology First Area of Study: Social Psychology in the Clinic Second Area of Study: Social Psychology in Court Third Area of Study: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

5 PSY 307 Interpersonal Conflict Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the key dynamics of personal conflicts and the central principles of effective conflict management. Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Interpersonal Conflict. The authors are Joyce Hocker and William Wilmont McGraw-Hill, ISBN List the elements present in all conflicts 2. Clarify the impact gender and culture have on conflict choices 3. Explain typical conflict reactions in your family of origin and their impact on you 4. Describe the types of goals people try to accomplish in conflicts 5. Conceptually distinguish between different styles of conflict (both individually and collectively) 6. Explain how power is best seen as relational rather than individual 7. Make recommendations for different types of interventions into conflict 8. Distinguish between mediation, arbitration and adjudication 9. Discuss the advantages of forgiveness & reconciliation 10. Suggest strategies for preventing destructive conflict Structure: This course is divided into two sections. Each section has several Areas of Study which correspond to the chapters of the recommended textbook. PSY 307.1: Conflict Components First Area of Study: The Nature of Conflict Second Area of Study: Perspectives on Conflict Third Area of Study: Interests and Goals Fourth Area of Study: Power: The Structure of Conflict Fifth Area of Study: Styles and Tactics PSY Conflict Intervention First Area of Study: Assessing Conflicts Second Area of Study: Moderating Your Conflicts Third Area of Study: Negotiating for Mutual Gains Fourth Area of Study: Third-Party Intervention Fifth Area of Study: Mending the Broken Branch: Forgiveness and Reconciliation Sixth Area of Study: Preventing Destructive Conflict

6 CRJ 314 Organizational Behavior Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the key concepts concerning how organizations function, develop, and change over time. Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is M: Organizational Behavior, 3 rd Edition. The authors are Steven McShane, University of Western Australia, and Mary Ann Von Glinow, Florida International University at Miami. Softcover, 384 pages, 2016, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-13: Learning Outcomes: By the end of your study, you should be able to: 1. Identify key theoretical aspects and practical applications of organizational behavior. 2. Apply organizational behavior concepts and theories to analyze and improve work situations. 3. Understand differing possibilities pertaining to the relationship of individuals to an organization. 4. Discuss key concepts in team motivation, cooperation, and production of work product. 5. Discuss key concepts related to organizational structure, culture, and change. CRJ The Individual Within Organizations First Area of Study: Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior Second Area of Study: Individual Behavior, Personality and Values Third Area of Study: Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations Fourth Area of Study: Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress Fifth Area of Study: Employee Motivation Sixth Area of Study: Decision Making and Creativity CRJ Team Processes First Area of Study: Team Dynamics Second Area of Study: Communicating in Teams and Organizations Third Area of Study: Power and Influence in the Workplace Fourth Area of Study: Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Fifth Area of Study: Leadership in Organizational Settings CRJ Organizational Processes First Area of Study: Designing Organizational Structures Second Area of Study: Organizational Culture Third Area of Study: Organizational Change

7 PSY 326 Drugs and Society Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature and scope of drug use and abuse in America and its impact on individuals, families, communities, and society at large. Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior, 16 th Edition. The authors are:carl L Hart, Columbia University, Charles J. Ksir, University of Wyoming at Laramie, and Oakley S Ray. Softcover, 496 pages McGraw-Hill, ISBN-13: Offer an overview of the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs in American society. 2. Explain the impact of drug abuse as a social problem and its impact on crime and incarceration. 3. Describe the effects of various types of legal and illegal drugs on the nervous system and other areas of the body. 4. Explain the impact of substance abuse on the family. 5. Discuss assessment and treatment of substance addiction. PSY Drug Use in Modern Society First Area of Study: Drug Use: An Overview Second Area of Study: Drug Use as a Social Problem Third Area of Study: Drug Policy Fourth Area of Study: The Nervous System Fifth Area of Study: The Actions of Drugs PSY Uppers, Downers, and Familiar Drugs First Area of Study: Stimulants Second Area of Study: Depressants and Inhalants Third Area of Study: Medication for Mental Disorders Fourth Area of Study: Alcohol Fifth Area of Study: Tobacco Sixth Area of Study: Caffeine Seventh Area of Study: Dietary Supplements and Over the Counter Drugs PSY Restricted Drugs, Prevention and Treatment First Area of Study: Opioids Second Area of Study: Hallucinogens Third Area of Study: Marijuana Fourth Area of Study: Performance Enhancing Drugs Fifth Area of Study: Preventing Substance Abuse Sixth Area of Study: Treating Substance Use Disorders

8 PSY 328 Alcoholism Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the effects of alcohol on the human body, societal issues related to alcohol use and abuse, and treatment options for those suffering with alcoholism. Recommended Textbook:The recommended textbook for this course is Loosening the Grip, 11 th Edition. The author is Jean Kinney, Dartmouth Medical School. Softcover, 704 pages McGraw-Hill, ISBN-13: Learning Outcomes: At the end of this study, students should be able to: 1. Discuss alcohol use and abuse in historical and societal perspective. 2. Describe the physical and mental effects of alcohol on the body. 3. Explain the etiology of alcohol dependence and the effects of alcohol dependence on the family. 4. Discuss options related to the treatment of alcoholism. 5. Discuss the impact of alcohol abuse on family life and community resources. PSY Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse First Area of Study: Alcohol Second Area of Study: Alcohol and its Costs Third Area of Study: Alcohol and the Body Fourth Area of Study: Alcohol Use Disorders PSY Alcohol Dependence and its Effects First Area of Study: Etiology of Alcohol Use Disorders Second Area of Study: Medical Complications of Alcohol Abuse Third Area of Study: The Behavior of Dependence Fourth Area of Study: Effects of Alcohol Problems on the Family PSY Alcohol Treatment and Complicating Factors First Area of Study: Evaluation and Treatment Overview Second Area of Study: Treatment Techniques and Approaches Third Area of Study: Special Populations Fourth Area of Study: Other Psychiatric Considerations Fifth Area of Study: Drugs of Abuse Other Than Alcohol Sixth Area of Study: Odds 'n Ends

9 PSY 334 Encountering Death and Dying Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of social and cultural attitudes toward death, historical perspectives on death, the nature of end-of-life decisions, and untimely and tragic deaths. Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying, 10 th Edition. The authors are Lynne Ann DeSpelder, Cabrillo College, and Albert Lee Strickland. Hardcover, 736 pages McGraw-Hill, ISBN-13: Identify some of the factors that have contributed to a lessened familiarity with death in America today. 2. Discuss how one's view of society and culture relates to one's personal view of death. 3. Compare death related rituals and beliefs found in various cultures. 4. Describe the emotional, physical, and ethical components of organ transplantation. 5. Identify factors that influence the onset of stress among caregivers and identify ways of alleviating such stress. 6. Summarize the various types of health care for terminally ill and dying patients and to differentiate between their functions, purposes, and methods of care. 7. Describe and assess various patterns of coping with life threatening illness. 8. Discuss end-of-life decision making. 9. Define bereavement, grief, and mourning and assess how bereavement may provide an opportunity for growth. 10. Describe how young children encounter loss and death as well as identify the kinds of losses experienced in adulthood. 11. Identify types of suicide and explain a strategy for suicide intervention. PSY Attitudes and Perspectives on Death First Area of Study: Attitudes Toward Death: A Climate of Change Second Area of Study: Learning About Death: Socialization Third Area of Study: Perspectives on Death: Historical and Cultural Fourth Area of Study: Death Systems: Mortality and Society PSY End of Life Decisions First Area of Study: Health Care: Patients, Staff, and Institutions Second Area of Study: End-of-Life Issues and Decisions Third Area of Study: Facing Death: Living with Life-Threatening Illness Fourth Area of Study: Last Rites: Funerals and Body Disposition Fifth Area of Study: Survivors: Understanding the Experience of Loss PSY Untimely and Tragic Deaths First Area of Study: Death in the Lives of Children and Adolescents Second Area of Study: Death in the Lives of Adults Third Area of Study: Suicide Fourth Area of Study: Risks, Perils and Traumatic Death Fifth Area of Study: Beyond Death / After Life Sixth Area of Study: The Path Ahead: Personal and Social Choices

10 PSY 382 Abnormal Psychology Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students help students develop an understanding of basic concepts in abnormal psychology, types of mental disorders, and types of treatment. Recommended Textbook: The primary learning resource for our study is the text book, Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders. The author is Susan Krauss Whitbourne McGraw- Hill, ISBN describe and evaluate the historical and cultural viewpoints as well as current theoretical views of psychological disorders. 2. compare and contrast the symptoms of psychological disorders with non-pathological behaviors. 3. discuss the clinical assessment of each of the major psychological disorders (e.g. anxiety, somatoform, mood, personality, and psychotic disorders as well as addictions) using the DSM for reference. 4. distinguish myths and misconceptions from facts regarding psychological illness and therapy and apply facts to an understanding of the diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. 5. evaluate ethical issues regarding treatment and current status of treatment resources. Study. Each Areas of Study corresponds to a chapter of the recommended textbook. PSY Foundations of Abnormal Psychology First Area of Study: Understanding Abnormal Behavior Second Area of Study: Diagnosis and Treatment Third Area of Study: Assessment Fourth Area of Study: Theoretical Perspectives PSY Anxiety, Developmental, Psychotic, and Other Disorders First Area of Study: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Second Area of Study: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Third Area of Study: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders Fourth Area of Study: Anxiety,Compulsive, Trauma and Stressor Disorders Fifth Area of Study: Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders Sixth Area of Study: Eating, Sleep-Wake, Impulse, and Conduct Disorders PSY Sexual, Substance, and Neurocognotive Disorders First Area of Study: Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria Second Area of Study: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Third Area of Study: Neurocognitive Disorders Fourth Area of Study: Personality Disorders Fifth Area of Study: Ethical and Legal Issues

11 PSY 388 Crisis Counseling Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of ministry to those who have suffered or are suffering crisis or trauma in their lives. Recommended textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Complete Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling. The author is H. Norman Wright. Hardcover, 464 pages Baker Publishing Group. ISBN Articulate an understanding of a Biblical perspective and principles that affect counseling. 2. Discuss grief and recovering from loss. 3. Explain crisis, phases of crisis, and crisis intervention. 4. Discuss the nature of trauma and its possible implications to the life of an individual and family. 5. Discuss the impact of unexpected or tragic death on survivors. 6. Discuss the impact of trauma on the lives of children and adolescents. Structure: This course is divided into three sections. Each section has several Areas of Study which correspond to the chapters of the recommended textbook. CCG Biblical Perspectives on Crisis Counseling First Area of Study: Counseling from a Biblical Perspective Second Area of Study: Applications of Biblical Principles (Part 1) Third Area of Study: Applications of Biblical Principles (Part 2) Fourth Area of Study: Helping Others Recover from Their Losses in Life (Part 1) Fifth Area of Study: Helping Others Recover from Their Losses in Life (Part 2) Sixth Area of Study: Helping a Grieving Person Recover and Say Goodbye CCG The Nature of Crisis and Trauma First Area of Study: What Is a Crisis? Second Area of Study: The Phases of a Crisis Third Area of Study: The Process of Crisis Intervention Fourth Area of Study: When Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds Fifth Area of Study: Helping the Trauma Victim Sixth Area of Study: The Crisis of Death Seventh Area of Study: Deaths You Will Encounter Eighth Area of Study: The Crisis of Suicide Ninth Area of Study: Helping the Suicidal Person and His or Her Family CCG Special Needs of Children and Adolescents First Area of Study: Ministering to Children at a Time of Loss, Crisis or Trauma Second Area of Study: Children's Crises Third Area of Study: Guidelines to Help Children in Grief Fourth Area of Study: The Crises of Adolescence Fifth Area of Study: Helping the Adolescent Sixth Area of Study: Using Scripture and Prayer and Making Referrals

12 PSY 450 Introduction to Christian Counseling I Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop a better understanding of a wide range of individual problems that commonly present themselves in the practice of ministry. Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Christian Counseling, 3 rd Edition. The author is Gary R. Collins. 768 pages, Softcover Thomas Nelson. ISBN-13: Additional reading may be assigned at the instructor's discretion. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this study students should be able to: 1. Articulate a Biblical and clinical foundation for counseling. 2. Discuss the basic role of the pastoral counselor with an understanding of the possibilities, limitations, and demands of counseling. 3. Understand the use of basic counseling skills in a professional and ethically sensitive manner following a generic model of the counseling process. 4. Develop an initial awareness of one's own strengths and limitations as a pastoral counselor. 5. Recognize a framework for evaluating the counseling resources, strategies, and services available in their communities. PSY Foundations of Christian Counseling First Area of Study: The Changes in Counseling Second Area of Study: The Counselor and Counseling Third Area of Study: The Church and Counseling Fourth Area of Study: The Community and Counseling Fifth Area of Study: The Core of Counseling Sixth Area of Study: The Legal Ethical, and Moral Issues in Christian Counseling Seventh Area of Study: The Multicultural Issues in Christian Counseling PSY Prominent Issues In Counseling First Area of Study: Depression Second Area of Study: Anxiety Third Area of Study: Anger Fourth Area of Study: Guilt and Forgiveness Fifth Area of Study: Loneliness PSY Developmental Issues in Counseling First Area of Study: Childhood Second Area of Study: Adolescence Third Area of Study: Twenties and Thirties Fourth Area of Study: Forties and Fifties Fifth Area of Study: The Later Years PSY Interpersonal Issues in Counseling First Area of Study: Conflict and Relationships Second Area of Study: Sex Apart from Marriage Third Area of Study: Sex Within Marriage Fourth Area of Study: Homosexuality Fifth Area of Study: Abuse and Neglect

13 PSY 451 Introduction to Christian Counseling II Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of a wide range of individual problems that commonly present themselves in the practice of ministry. Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Christian Counseling, 3 rd edition. The author is Gary R. Collins. 768 pages, Softcover Thomas Nelson. ISBN-13: Additional reading may be assigned at the instructor's discretion. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this study students should be able to: 1. Articulate a Biblical and clinical foundation for counseling. 2. Discuss the basic role of the pastoral counselor with an understanding of the possibilities, limitations, and demands of counseling. 3. Understand the use of basic counseling skills in a professional and ethically sensitive manner following a generic model of the counseling process. 4. Develop an initial awareness of one's own strengths and limitations as a pastoral counselor. 5. Recognize a framework for evaluating the counseling resources, strategies, and services available in their communities. Structure: This course is divided into four sections. Each section has several Areas of Study which correspond to the chapters of the recommended textbook. PSY Identity Issues in Counseling First Area of Study: Inferiority and Self-Esteem Second Area of Study: Physical Illness Third Area of Study: Grief Fourth Area of Study: Singleness Fifth Area of Study: Choosing a Marriage Partner PSY Family Issues in Counseling First Area of Study: Premarital Counseling Second Area of Study: Marriage Issues Third Area of Study: Pregnancy Issues Fourth Area of Study: Family Issues Fifth Area of Study: Divorce and Remarriage PSY Control Issues in Counseling First Area of Study: Control Issues Second Area of Study: Mental Disorders Second Area of Study: Alcohol-Related Problems Third Area of Study: Addictions Fourth Area of Study: Financial Counseling Fifth Area of Study: Vocational Counseling

14 PSY Additional Issues in Counseling First Area of Study: Crises Second Area of Study: Trauma, Terror, and Terrorism Third Area of Study: Other Issues Fourth Area of Study: Spiritual Issues Fifth Area of Study: Counseling the Counselor