This is a listing of Psychology (PSYC) classes available at Bethany. These are included in the requirements for the Psychology Major and other programs. Not all courses are available every semester. Please contact the registrar with any questions.
There are 24 courses in this subject. View other subjects or view all courses.
| Code | Course Title / Description |
|---|---|
| PSYC100 | General Psychology 3 credits Provides an overview of the major concepts of psychology viewed through contrasting perspectives and gives students a general knowledge base pertaining to the field. A wide range of topics are covered, including: biological influences, learning and memory, development, social factors, abnormal behavior, and therapy. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of psychology to everyday life and faith. This course is designed to benefit the major and non-major alike. |
| PSYC120 | Human Growth and Development 3 credits Offers a life-span perspective on human development. Students learn the major theories and perspectives relating to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Class discussion and course projects help students connect these concepts to benefit their own lives, by understanding and appreciating their past and exploring their potential future development. This course is designed to benefit the major and non-major alike. |
| PSYC230 | Cross Cultural Psychology 3 credits Focuses on the influence of cultures on psychological phenomena. Students learn to identify universal and culture-specific factors that impact how we think, act, and interact in our world. This course is designed to be an introductory course suitable for all majors, and is especially beneficial for students planning to study abroad or participate in international study tours, as well as those who plan to interact with diverse populations in a work setting. |
| PSYC270 | Gender 3 credits Investigates gender as a framework for life, and how our concepts of male and female affect cognition, emotion, and behavior. Students examine approaches to gender as viewed from multi-cultural, interdisciplinary, and Biblical perspectives. Content includes the history of the women’s movement, the biological basis of gender distinctions, and gender in religion. This course is of particular value to those seeking greater understanding and appreciation of God’s masterpiece, men and women. |
| PSYC289 | International Study Tour 3 credits Designed to enhance the classroom curriculum, this course allows the student to travel to a specific country or region of the United States selected by the professor. The course covers various aspects of the selected country or geographic area. Students engage with a diverse range of people and experience firsthand many aspects of psychology and culture. |
| PSYC290 | Career Exploration and Development in Psychology I 1 credit An orientation to the psychology major as both a profession and vocation. Students explore sub-fields of psychology, engage in professional development activities, establish career goals, and consider how psychology, as a field and discipline, informs their lives as Christian citizens. Prerequisites: PSYC100 - General Psychology or PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development, and declaration of psychology as major. |
| PSYC310 | Personality 3 credits Examines the major theoretical models that psychology uses to understand the problems and needs of people. In the context of a Christian perspective, these theories are evaluated with regard to their claims and relative value. This course is designed for majors and those seeking to understand personality from psychological perspectives. Prerequisite: PSYC100 - General Psychology. |
| PSYC325 | Psychology of Child Development 3 credits Examines the development of children from conception through puberty. Students gain a well-rounded understanding of the many stages and phases of a child's life through in-depth examination of case studies. Relations between the individual child and their contexts of development are explored. This course is designed for those who intend to work in professions serving children, as well as current or future parents. |
| PSYC330 | Psychology of Adult Development 3 credits Focuses on the development of individuals from young adulthood through the end of life. Students examine aging as a normative process, and explore the implications to their current and future life choices. This course is designed for those who intend to work in professions serving adults, as well as those who seek a greater understanding of their current and future development. Prerequisite: PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development or consent of instructor. |
| PSYC335 | Learning and Cognition 3 credits Explores cognitive and learning processes that shape how we think, feel, and behave as humans. Students gain knowledge about cognitive psychology, learning theory, and behavioral analysis, and evaluate issues raised by these fields from a Christian worldview. This course benefits students who wish to enhance their understanding of thinking and learning processes, including Communication and Business majors. Recommended: PSYC100 - General Psychology or PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development. |
| PSYC337 | Introduction to Physiological Psychology 3 credits Examines humans from a biological perspective, including the interplay between biological (e.g. brain, genes, hormones) and psychological processes (e.g. hunger, memory, sleep, sexual behavior, psychopathology). Students gain knowledge about the role that biology plays in influencing psychological functioning in both positive and negative ways. This course is especially beneficial to students interested in biological and health-related fields (e.g. medicine, nursing, counseling). Recommended: PSYC100 - General Psychology or PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development, and BIOL101 - Principles of Biology and Lab or BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab. |
| PSYC340 | Social Psychology 3 credits Explores how the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of individuals influence, and are influenced by, the behavior and characteristics of others. Students gain knowledge about the methods, theories, and content in the field of social psychology. Topics include attitudes, social cognition, friendship, attraction, altruism, aggression, conformity, and group dynamics. This course is particularly useful to those pursuing careers involving group work and social interactions. Recommended: PSYC100 - General Psychology. |
| PSYC345 | Science Fiction Through the Lens of Psychology 3 credits Provides an opportunity for students to explore cutting edge research within the field of psychology, master recognition and application of key psychological concepts, all the while immersing themselves in the science fiction literature. Students become familiar with the key science-fiction sub-genres, representative authors, texts, and videos. These are used as vehicles to explore key concepts of psychology and explore cutting-edge psychological research. Designed for psychology students, but open for all majors. |
| PSYC350 | Abnormal Psychology 3 credits Investigates the nature of characteristics of abnormal human behavior including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and family problems. Students focus on theories, assessment, classification, and treatments of abnormal behavior. This course is especially beneficial to those planning to work in health professions, education, and counseling. Prerequisite: PSYC100 - General Psychology. |
| PSYC365 | Facilitating Groups 3 credits This course addresses the fundamental concepts and theoretical framework for group work and provides guidelines for such practice. The course examines how group leaders can effectively lead, and through that leadership provide opportunities for interpersonal support, team building, and confrontation. Students become acquainted with group theory, research, and the conventional concepts pertaining to group process, dynamics, and leadership. Students also gain hands-on skills as group leaders via in-class demonstrations and role-playing. This course is useful to those who would like to know how to manage a group effectively, and anyone who aspires to be a great leader. Prerequisite: PSYC100 - General Psychology or PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development. |
| PSYC380 | Psychopharmacology 3 credits Explores the interactions between humans and drugs, specifically drugs that affect the brain. Students explore the impact of drug use, both individually and societally. Topics include drug action on the nervous system, classes of recreational and therapeutic drugs, drug laws and regulations, and treatment and prevention approaches. This course is especially beneficial for students going into counseling, health, medical, sociological, or psychological fields. Recommended: PSYC337 - Introduction to Physiological Psychology. |
| PSYC390 | Career Exploration and Development in Psychology II 2 credits Expands upon the orientation to the psychology major course, providing students with the opportunity to engage in a variety of on- and off-campus professional development activities, such as job shadowing and site visits. Students pursue internship opportunities, identify graduate programs related to their interest area, identify job opportunities for those holding an undergraduate degree in psychology, and serve as peer-mentors for students enrolled in Career Exploration and Development in Psychology I. Prerequisites: PSYC100 - General Psychology, PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development, and PSYC290 - Career Exploration and Development in Psychology I. |
| PSYC440 | Applied Behavior Analysis 3 credits Provides an introduction to the principles of learning and how those principles can be used to modify behavior. The course emphasizes the application of learning theory principles to solve behavioral problems as they exist in oneself, one's family, and the greater community. Of particular interest to students wanting to facilitate change in their own or another's behavior, this course is beneficial to communication, education, business, and biology majors. |
| PSYC450 | Principles and Strategies of Counseling 3 credits Designed to provide an understanding of the various theories and models of counseling, and provides students with the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of helping skills. Introduces students to the necessary concepts, methods, and helping skills used in counseling, social work, human resources, and the ministry. Students gain practical one-on-one listening skills, develop a framework for counseling, and develop competencies in building helping relationships. This course is particularly useful to those who are pursuing a career in the helping professions. |
| PSYC475 | History and Systems of Psychology 3 credits Designed as the capstone for the psychology major, students survey the history of psychology within the context of Christianity. Students focus on major theorists and their ideas in relation to the historical context and current psychological issues. Particular attention is given to Biblical and psychological approaches to different aspects of human functioning, including points of agreement and conflict between these approaches. Students will produce a capstone project as the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: PSYC100 - General Psychology and senior standing within the major/minor. |
| PSYC480 | Topics in Psychology 3 credits Examines topics outside the scope of other course offerings. This course addresses a variety of psychology topics that emerge from the issues of the day, the expertise of the instructor, and/or the special interests of the students. The course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: PSYC100 - General Psychology or PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development, and consent of instructor. |
| PSYC489 | International Study Tour 3 credits Designed to enhance the classroom curriculum, this course allows the student to travel to a specific country or region of the United States selected by the professor. The course covers various aspects of the selected country or geographic area. Students engage with a diverse range of people and experience firsthand many aspects of psychology and culture. |
| PSYC497 | Research Opportunity in Psychology 3 credits Immerses students in the process of conducting psychological research. Students engage in independent or group research under the guidance of a faculty member. This experience is particularly valuable for those students interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology. One to three credits; students may take a maximum of 3 credits of PSYC497 - Research Opportunity in Psychology in one semester and a maximum of 6 credits total. Students may use 3 credits of PSYC497 - Research Opportunity in Psychology to fulfill one of the Psychology major electives. Prerequisites: PSYC100 - General Psychology or PSYC120 - Human Growth and Development, and consent of instructor. |
| PSYC499 | Psychology Internship 3 credits Provides a psychology-related experience with an approved agency. Students develop and fulfill an individual learning agreement negotiated between the student, department, and work site. Psychology majors only. One to three credits, repeatable up to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |