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PMIN 4903 - SEMINAR IN PRACTICAL MINISTRY
An analysis of issues/topics related to practical ministry. The College will choose and announce the issues/topics to be addressed each time course is offered.
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4923 - EVANGELIZING AND DISCIPLING YOUTH
This course offers a brief history of youth awakenings; strategies, including small group ministry, one on one, campus ministry, and church-based events; spiritual growth and development of youth; and resources, including biblical texts and theological contexts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4933 - THEOLOGY OF PASTORAL CARE
This course deals with the implications of various theological perspectives relative to pastoral care. It addresses the purposes and practices of pastoring as described in the Scriptures and in moral and systematic theology. Special emphasis is placed upon the approach of theology to specific pastoral problems.
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4943 - MISSIONAL INTERNSHIP
A comprehensive, supervised and Spirit-led missional ministry experience which facilitates the development of competencies in missional ministry by concentrating on missional ministry functions and reflections within various missional contexts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PMIN 2402
Credits: 3
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POLS 2013 - FAITH, GOVERNMENT, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
This course is an examination of the Biblical principles that should guide government officials and policymakers. The actions of both elected and appointed government officials will be scrutinized through the grid of these principles, and application will be made to current policies.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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POLS 2031 - RESEARCH AND WRITING IN PUBLIC POL
This course is designed to introduce and instruct all public policy majors and minors in the specific research, reading, and writing expectations and tools used in public policy. In addition, it will enable public policy students to apply research and writing tools specific to public policy.
Credits: 1
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POLS 2113 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS
This course introduces students to the fundamental themes and enduring issues of political life. Topics include the dominant sub-fields of the discipline: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy, as well as integration of the Christian faith.
Credits: 3
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POLS 2403 - UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
A study of the legal culture in the United States, including the British common law system, the origins of the U.S. Constitution, the amendments, and the landmark cases.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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POLS 2413 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
This course is an examination of American politics: the constitutional basis, organization, and function of our government.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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POLS 2423 - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
This course is a study of the state constitutions, political parties, legislatures, executives, court systems, administrative systems, services, and financial problems in relation to city, county, and federal governments.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3003 - FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY
This course is a study of the intentional courses of action followed by United States governmental institutions or officials for resolving issues of public concern.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3003 - INTRO TO PUBLIC POLICY
This course is a study of the intentional courses of action followed by United States governmental institutions or officials for resolving issues of public concern.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3023 - FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
This course provides an overview of the various elements of public bureaucracy, administration and management, federalism and intergovernmental relations, organization theory and behavior, decision-making, budgeting, human resource management, program planning, ethical issues, and more. It places a special emphasis on the non-technical side of public administration, particularly focusing on the relevance of normative principles to the issues and topics of public administration, such as the public interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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POLS 3113 - ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY
None
Credits: 3
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POLS 3123 - POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
This course is an introduction to political philosophy. It explores major Western literature and thinkers on political thought. These include Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Tocqueville, and Marx.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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POLS 3143 - THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
This course is an examination of the role and function of the president in the American system of government, beginning with the Constitutional powers and extending through the history of the presidency. Special attention is given to how the perception of the president’s role has changed over time and how that changed perception fits within the Constitution’s prescriptions for the office.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 3153 - THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
This course is an examination of the role and function of the Congress in the American system of government, beginning with the Constitutional powers and extending through the history of the institution. Special attention is given to how the perception of the Congress’s role has changed over time and how that changed perception fits with in the Constitution’s prescriptions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, PPOL 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 3163 - JUDICIAL PROCESS AND POLITICS
This course is an examination of the constitutional, political, and policy role that the US judicial system, especially the YS Supreme Court, plays in the broader American political system. Special attention is given to how the US Supreme Court’s judicial and policy role nas changed over time and how these changes fit within the Constitution’s prescription.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3173 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
This course is an introduction to International Relations (IR). It explores the four main schools of IR theory and how each conceptualizes the international system. Topics include Nation-States and balance of power; effects of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), international organizations, Multi-National Corporations (MNCs), and terrorist groups; global Capitalism; global governance; Post-Colonialism; and justice as it relates to war and human rights.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 2103, ENGL 1233, HIST 1023
Credits: 3
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POLS 3213 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS
This course is an introduction to comparative politics. It explores different forms of government and their impact on political, economic, and social systems. It further examines factors affecting political systems such as culture, demography, geography, history, and religion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 2103, ENGL 1233, HIST 1023
Credits: 3
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POLS 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC POLICY
Special Topics in Public Policy will cover particular topics of interest as determined by the College of Business and Legal Studies. These will be predicated on current events, new developments, and the interest of Public Policy students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3
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POLS 4023 - POLITICS OF PUBLIC BUDGETING
This course is an overview of public budgeting with a concentration on developing general budgeting knowledge and skills essential for greater appreciation of the public budgeting process. General areas of coverage include public budgeting in various contexts; the basics and history of modern budgeting; differences between federal, state, and local government budgeting, processes, and documents; the politics of budgeting; budget behavior; theoretical and applied analysis to public budgeting; budget examination; and the basics of budgeting and financial management and debt administration.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013, 2023
Credits: 3
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POLS 4133 - CORNERSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
*Course description coming soon*
Credits: 3
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POLS 4133 - CORNERSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
The purpose of this course is to connect students with major competencies in the field of political science. The competencies covered in this course are economics and financial literacy related to politics, governing versus campaigning, decorum of communication in politics, the art of compromise, and the sanctity of the right to vote. As a capstone course, students will demonstrate mastery of the competencies through coursework and experiential learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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POLS 4163 - POLITICAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE
This course is a discussion and reflection on the principles and skills learned in the political science degree program. This course serves as the capstone for the political science degree and will produce a major paper that integrates faith with a specific policy issue.
Prerequisites & Notes
POLS 3143, 3153, 3163, or 3173.
Credits: 3
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POLS 4166 - POLITICAL SCIENCE PRACTICUM
This course is intended as a practical application of what students have learned in previous core classes in the major. Students will work in conjunction with their faculty advisor to develop a six-hour practicum/internship experience in professional fields relating to political science.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: POLS 4113
Credits: 6
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POLS 4803 - SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
This course is a discussion and reflection on the principles and skills learned in the public policy degree program. This course serves as the capstone for the public policy degree and will produce a major paper that integrates faith with a specific policy issue.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, PPOL 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 4803 - SENIOR PAPER PROJECT
This course is a discussion and reflection on the principles and skills learned in the public policy degree program. This course serves as the capstone for the public policy degree and will produce a major paper that integrates faith with a specific policy issue.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 4903 - INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC POLICY
The internship provides supervised work experience in either an agency of the government or an organization devoted to influencing public policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013
Credits: 3
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PPOL 2433 - UNITED STATES AND NEVADA CONSTITUTIONS
This course is a study of the legal culture in the United States, including the British common law system, origins of the U.S. and State of Nevada Constitutions, amendments, and landmark cases. This course is required to be taken by Las Vegas, NV extension site students only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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PROFESSIONAL CORE - 3 HRS
SEE DEGREE AUDIT FOR INFORMATION.
Credits: 3
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PROFESSIONAL CORE - 3 HRS
SEE DEGREE AUDIT FOR INFORMATION.
Credits: 3
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PROFESSIONAL CORE - 3 HRS
SEE DEGREE AUDIT FOR INFORMATION.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 1133 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the field of psychology. Topics addressed are neuroscience and behavior, nature and nurture, consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, memory, intelligence, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 1233 - PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
An introduction to human adjustments and the resulting forms of behavior. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles underlying normal behavior. This course helps students apply mental health principles to everyday living.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2003 - COMMUNICATION AND CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
This course is an introduction to communication in the field of psychology. Students will develop skills in information literacy, comprehension of peer-reviewed literature, synthesis of information, and use of proper APA standards. Students will also develop their verbal presentation skills. Additionally, students will be introduced to the different career opportunities at both baccalaureate and graduate-degree levels as well as requirements and skills required for admissions into graduate school.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2013 - RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
This course addresses the application of various research methods of inquiry in application to theory and practice for the purpose of knowledge building and the development of best practice. Emphasis is on developing general research skills that can be applied within any area of psychology. The content of this course includes research design, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, systematic evaluation of practice, and evaluation of theory. The focus is on the development of research and practice with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 Corequisite: PSYC 2023
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2023 - STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
This course studies the application of statistical methods to existing data. Topics include organizing and presenting data, descriptive and inferential measures, and interpreting statistical information. Emphasis will be on sampling, probability, hypothesis testing, and appropriate application of statistical tests.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 1213 Corequisite: PSYC 2013
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2033 - INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYC
This course includes an application of psychological principles to industry, business, and other organizations. Topics include organization of work, selection, training, motivation, job satisfaction, supervision, and decision-making.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2133 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
This course is an introduction to the study of personality formation. Major personality themes are critically examined. Students are introduced to the application of these theories in counseling and the treatment of mental illness.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2233 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
The study of the major issues related to courtship, marriage, and family formation. Special attention is given to the social conditions influencing courtship, marriage, divorce, and family life. Topics include dating rituals, gender differences, expectations, parenting, family dysfunction, family violence, and strategies for sound relating. The role of family counselors and therapists is also discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2253 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2333 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course studies human growth and development across the lifespan. Major theories are critically examined with special attention to their differential application in the understanding of human development and behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2343 - CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
This course studies human growth and development, focusing on the prenatal period, infancy, childhood and adolescence. Particular attention is given to the interdependency of physical, cognitive, personal, and social aspects of development. Major theories are critically examined with special attention to their differential application in the understanding of development and behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2353 - ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
This course is a study of the different processes of development in early, middle, and late adulthood. Particular attention is given to the interdependency of physical, cognitive, personality, and social aspects of development. Topics will include theories of aging, normative and non-normative physical changes, intellectual changes, and role changes, as well as meaning in late life, death, and dying.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2343
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2433 - HISTORY & SYSTEMS PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a study of the philosophical and scientific antecedents of modern psychology and the history of psychology as an independent scientific discipline. The historical roots of modern psychological theories are explored, as are the various schools of psychology such as behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and phenomenological psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2533 - CRISIS INTERVENTION
This course studies crisis intervention theories and strategies of intervention applied to various crises, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lethality, sexual assault, addiction, partner violence, and loss. Emphasis is on a six-step model of crisis intervention that informs and empowers the layperson or the helping professional.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3003 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
A study of the nature, causes, and treatment of abnormal behavior including personality disorders, neuroses, psychoses, stress reaction and other dysfunctions. Elements contributing to mental health and well-integrated personality are also considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3013 - CHILD & ADOLESCENT ISSUES & INTRVTN
This course is a study of major issues affecting children, adolescents, and their families. Special attention is given to the issues of childhood trauma and abuse, child care, dissolution of the family, juvenile delinquency, effects of poverty on children, and issues of dependency, including foster care, kinship care, adoption, and residential child care. Child appropriate intervention strategies will be introduced to assist in working with children in effective ways.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3023 - CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides students with an introduction to multicultural and cross-cultural psychology including its theories, research, and exploration of intercultural knowledge. The course examines the dynamics of cultural relevance related to psychological processes, abnormality, and treatment. The course implements exercises of self-awareness and engagement within other cultures.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3033 - GROUP DYNAMICS
This course is a study of group dynamics, with particular attention to therapeutic group- process. The role of the leader, issue-specific or problem-specific group facilitation, and strategies for dealing with particular group-process issues will be emphasized. Participation in group-process is required of every student.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3043 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the study of cognitive psychology. Topics examined will be perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving and reasoning. Traditional views as well as current trends will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3052 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides students with practical experience in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor. Placement must be approved by the course instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 2
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PSYC 3103 - MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
The study of counseling approaches to family problems, including the family systems approach. Issue areas explored include communication, role expectations, and sexual dysfunction. Various counseling techniques related to marital maladjustment are explored. Principal approaches to conjoint marital therapy and family therapy are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133, PSYC 2233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3111 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP GROUP
This course consists of a one-hour weekly group experience in interpersonal relationships and growth led by an instructor and senior co-leader. Personal growth and development of the student is encouraged. Positive self-regard and positive regard and acceptance of others are fostered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 1
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PSYC 3121 - FIELD EXPERIENCE I
This course provides students with the practical training in assessment and counseling techniques through experience in a variety of settings under direct supervision. Placement must be approved by the Psychology Chair. Open to upper level Psychology majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133
Credits: 1
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PSYC 3131 - FIELD EXPERIENCE II
This course provides students with practical experience in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor. Placement must be approved by the course instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133, PSYC 3052
Credits: 1
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PSYC 3183 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR/LDRSHP STYL
This course is a study of behavioral science theory and practice exploring management, leadership, motivation, group dynamics, relations, and organizational systems. Topics will concentrate on applying organizational resources for optimal efficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3203 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of human sexuality, exploring the biological, psychological, sociological, and theological approaches to the study of human sexuality. Specifically, the course will address anatomy, physiology, and genetics in the development of gender identity and sexual function, the emotional factors affecting sexual experience, the nature and causes of sexual diseases and dysfunctions, the role of sexuality in relationships to others and to the self, and the moral and ethical themes related to the expression of sexuality.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 and PSYC 2233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3243 - DEATH, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of death, dying, loss, and bereavement for students across disciplines. Placing an emphasis on social, cultural, religious, and historical factors, the course examines common attitudes, biases, behaviors, and emotions related to end-of-life issues. Common grief reactions and appropriate intervention strategies are explored. By gaining an awareness of personal mortality, students are challenged to foster a greater appreciation of life.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3253 - FAMILY VIOLENCE
This course studies family maltreatment. Major topics include child physical abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, child sexual abuse, investigation of child abuse cases, sexual offenders, domestic violence batterers and victims, and elder maltreatment. Each topic is approached by exploring interacting explanations at a variety of levels, including social and cultural, family and individual.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3333 - PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION
This course is a critical examination of the psychological research on the effects of religious experience on individual development and mental health. Historical developments, current trends, and major contemporary contributions to this area of study will be explored. There will be an emphasis on how the church can function to facilitate mental health.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 and THEO 2123
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3433 - INTEGRATION SEMINAR PSYCH AND THEOL
This course is a study of the contemporary evangelical efforts to integrate psychology and theology, focusing on the value of an integrative approach to both disciplines. Topics include behavior, cognition, emotion, and motivation. Junior or senior level standing required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or 1233; PSYC 2133, BIOT 1133 or BINT 1233 and THEO 1313
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3443 - INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOLOGY, PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND CHRISTIANITY
This course is an exploration of evangelical efforts to integrate Christianity with the discipline and practice of psychology. Students examine psychological concepts, theories, data, values, ethics, and practices from a Christian perspective. Students begin to develop an identity as a Christian who can apply psychology in professional contexts. Junior- or senior-level standing required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 and THEO 2123
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3533 - INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
This course is a study of various theoretical approaches to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy with normal and disturbed clients. Focus is on the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, and phenomenological approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3553 - INTRODUCTION TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
In this course, students will explore issues, theories, and applications related to understand and helping children and adolescents with social or emotional problems. Students will learn to assess behavior and incorporate ethinically and legally appropriate strategies to meet the needs of counseling children and adolescents.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 3533
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3633 - PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL/LEGAL ISSUES
This course is an exploration of the development of professional self with emphasis on the changing ethical and legal context for practice. Approaches to counseling are explored with an emphasis on students’ development of professional style. Students explore issues of professional and personal values and ethics, personality, values, and interests.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 3533
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3733 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a survey of theories of interpersonal behavior and group dynamics emphasizing the influence of groups and group membership upon individual behavior. Topics include aggression, attitudes, attribution, conformity, altruism, communication, propaganda, morale, and other aspects of interpersonal relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3833 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY
This course is a study of the nature and causes of substance abuse and addiction. The psychological and social dynamics of addiction are explored with an emphasis on models of treatment and patterns of recovery and recidivism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4003 - SELECTED TOPICS
A seminar for investigation of specialized topics in psychology not addressed by other courses. Content is determined by the department to address special needs or interest. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. The same topic may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS: HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA
This course is designed to give an overview of human trafficking in America. Emphasis is placed on helping students become aware of the various types of human trafficking, current statistics concerning populations that are most affected, and hidden aspects of human trafficking. The course explores the origins of human trafficking in America and reasons it has become one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world. Students will be challenged to engage in ministries that are using various Biblical responses to advocate and fight for the social justice and freedom of those held captive.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4013 - THE PSYCH OF LDRSHP-ART OF COMMUNIC
This course is an investigation of leadership and communication styles as they relate to servant leadership in both the student’s personal and professional lives. This course will draw from the messages of Christian leaders presented at Southeastern University’s Leadership Forum.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4033 - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a study of the physiological components of behavior. Topics include structure and function of the nervous system; theory of brain functions; and current problems, theories, and techniques in physiological psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133, BIOL 1333, BIOL 133L
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4043 - DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT & CASE MGMT
This course is an introduction to the skills needed for client diagnosis, assessment, and case management that are currently used in the helping professions. The course will focus on identifying pertinent information for preliminary assessment of a presenting problem, goal setting and contracting, monitoring for progress, and documenting sensitive client data. Topics will include individual psycho-social assessments, and family assessments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSCY2133; PSYC 3003
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4073 - PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
This course is a one-semester practical experience of 150 hours in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor. The course may be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4083 - LEARNING AND COGNITION
This course is an introduction to the psychological study of learning and cognition. Topics examined will include classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, perception, attention, and memory. Traditional views as well as current trends will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4133 - STATISTICAL METHODS
This course studies the application of statistical methods to existing data. Topics include organizing and presenting data, descriptive and inferential measures, and interpreting statistical information. Emphasis will be on sampling, probability, hypothesis testing, and appropriate application of statistical tests.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 1213
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4143 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA
This course is an upper level undergraduate and graduate level course designed to provide students with an overview of contemporary human trafficking in America. Students will learn about the various types of human trafficking and exploitation that exist and the systems that support it. From a person in environment perspective, the bio-psycho-spiritual impact of human trafficking will be explored. Potential strategies for social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro level are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4213 - PSYCHOLOGY COLLOQUIUM
This course is a review of the major core courses contained in the psychology major, including Theories of Personality, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy, Professional Ethics, Physiological Psychology, Research Methods, and Experimental Psychology. Additional topics emphasized are group counseling, marriage and family, testing and measurements, and other topics relevant to the discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Senior status
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4233 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT
This course enables students to utilize the skills involved in conducting and reporting empirical research in psychology. These skills include defining variables, forming hypotheses, designing experiments with controls to test hypotheses, analyzing the data, and reporting findings following APA guidelines.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 4053
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4323 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4423 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I
This course is a study of the methods and problems in psychological experimentation. Emphasis is on developing general research skills that can be applied within any area of psychology. These skills include knowledge of experimental design and implementation, statistics, report writing, and ethical standards of research. Further emphases include developing the capacity for evaluating “scientific evidence” that is presented and communicated in journals, magazines, newspapers, news programs and other media outlets.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 3633
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4433 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II
This course enables students to utilize the skills involved in conducting and reporting empirical research in psychology. These skills include defining variables, forming hypotheses, designing experiments with controls to test hypotheses, analyzing the data, and reporting findings following APA guidlines.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 4133, PSYC 4423
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4533 - COUNSELING & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
This course examines contemporary issues including homosexuality, occultism, drug and alcohol addiction, and divorce and remarriage. Relevant Bible values and current psychological data are the basis for student study and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4833 - TESTING AND MEASUREMENTS
This course is a study of the basic measurement theory and its practical application to problems of choosing, administering, and evaluating the results of tests. The more common aptitude, achievement, interest, intelligence, and personality tests will be considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 4133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4903 - CRISIS INTERVENTION
This course studies crisis intervention theories and strategies of intervention applied to various crises, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lethality, sexual assault, addiction, partner violence, and loss. Emphasis is on a six-step model of crisis intervention that informs and empowers the layperson or the helping professional.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4906 - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
This course is a one-semester practical experience of 300 hours in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY ; Course Instructor approval required
Credits: 6
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SAAM 1001 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
Whether strategic communication or public policy brings you to ASP, you will join a leadership community bound by a shared commitment to learn how to translate your campus convictions into real-world application. Come to D.C. to catch a vision for what it takes to lead institutions against the injustices facing our nation and our world.
Credits: 1
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SAAM 1003 - THE POLITICS OF PUBLIC POLICY
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
In this course, students directly engage Washington, DCbased policy experts and organizations—governmental and non-governmental, national and international—to deepen their understanding of the roles and influence of various political actors and institutions during the formulation stage of policymaking. The course first introduces students to models of policymaking and the tools of policy analysis. Next, students will learn to apply these concepts to the study of both a foreign and domestic policy issue through desk and field research. By studying foreign and domestic policy simultaneously, students will be able to identify and explain the differences between them in political environment, policy participants, and public discourse. The course emphasizes written and oral communication through the development of professional memo-writing and presentation skills.
Credits: 3
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SAAM 1009 - INTERNSHIP
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
No city has a stronger collection of internship opportunities with leading national and international organizations than Washington, D.C. For over 40 years, ASP students have been securing high-intensity, high-impact placements with Congressional offices and committees, federal agencies, international businesses, law firms, think tanks, and global relief-and-development organizations. The list of sites at which our alumni interned when they were ASP students is impressive and ever-growing. Students work four days a week for an average of 28 hours.
Credits: 9
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SAAM 1013 - CHRISTIAN POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT:CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES & PRACTICE
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn how political theology is applied in the political environment of Washington, DC. The first course module focuses on key questions found in the discipline of political theology, such as, the relationship between theology and politics, the relationship between church and state, the role of religion in public life, and to what extent religious belief ought to shape our public discourse. The second module investigates how key features of modern and post-modern cultures—the context in which the faithful practice of politics takes place—influence mainstream political perspectives on identity, authority, justice, and community. The final module engages a variety of Washington, DC-based Christian political groups and professionals to better understand why different political identities and priorities exist within Christianity and the difficulties and concerns Christians share when putting political theology into practice. Classroom conversations incorporate reflections on internship and policy fieldwork experiences to deepen understanding of the real-world relevance of political theology and Christians’ own political responsibilities.
Credits: 3
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SAAM 1023 - CASE STUDIES IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
This course provides an opportunity to directly engage Washington, DC-based communication professionals working in a variety of organizational contexts (for-profit, governmental, and non-profit) to learn the different ways in which communicators apply the concepts and skills of strategic planning in their work. The course first introduces students to a strategic planning framework for public relations. Next, students will learn how to apply these concepts to the practice of communications by engaging professionals through a series of site visits. The course will also engage communication professionals in order to highlight best practices in development and fundraising. The course emphasizes written and oral communication through the development of professional memo-writing and presentation skills.
Credits: 3
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SAAM 1033 - CHRISTIAN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FOR COMMUNICATORS: CNTMPRY PERS & PRCT
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
This course provides an opportunity to learn how the issues and ideas presented in the study of communication ethics manifest themselves in the professional environment of Washington, DC. The first course module focuses on key questions found in the discipline of public theology, such as the relationship between church and other societal institutions (e.g. the state), the role of religion in public life, and to what extent religious belief ought to shape our public discourse. The second module investigates how key features of modern and post-modern cultures—the context in which the faithful practice of communication takes place—influence mainstream perspectives on identity, authority, justice, and community. The final module engages a variety of Washington, DC-based Christian organizations and communication professionals to deepen one’s understanding of the ethical challenges Christian communication professionals encounter and what they are learning from experience about how to engage them. Classroom conversations incorporate reflections on internship and fieldwork experiences to enable students to explain with more clarity your own sense of responsibility to Christ and neighbor in their work as communication professionals.
Credits: 3
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SAAU 1001 - ACTIVE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLES
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows: The goal of this course is to improve students’ fitness by promoting an active lifestyle throughout the semester. Students will learn the tenants of good health related to active living (flexibility, cardio, strength, & balance) as well as nutrition. Students will be required to create goals related to physical activity and participating in a variety of outdoor pursuits related to active living (hiking, swimming, cycling, sports, etc.). This course is designed to take advantage of the opportunities of active living in the Pacific Rim (especially Australia and Taiwan) and may count for a core class in physical fitness on your home institution.
Credits: 1
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SAAU 1003 - COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS: THE VIEW FROM AUSTRALIA
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
This course examines the major economic systems of the Pacific Rim, in both theory and practice, while focusing on how political ideologies, government policies (e.g. tax law, trade policies and general regulations), as well as history and culture interact to shape business climate, economic performance and quality of life issues within a country or region. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding the Australian economy (focusing on the top business sectors – service industries (including tourism, finance and education) as well as mining.
Credits: 3
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SAAU 1013 - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE VIEW FROM INDONESIA
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows: This course will provide a follow-up to the comparative economic systems course offering a view from Indonesia. In addition, this course will explore the emergence of a new story about business, a story that locates business within a societal framework, recognizing that every business creates or destroys value for customers, suppliers, employees, communities and society. Within this framework, social entrepreneurship offers a model of business built around the ideas of corporate responsibility, sustainability and shared value to address social and environmental challenges and to promote the common good. As the traditional lines blur among nonprofits, government and business, it is critical that students understand the opportunities and challenges in this new landscape that will push businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to partner together to achieve a balance between social, environmental, and economic resources. The class will offer students the opportunity to talk with small family entrepreneurs and larger social enterprises as they create products and services that add value to various stakeholders, including the common good.
Credits: 3
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SAAU 1023 - ACTING JUSTLY: LIVING IN A MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY
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This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows: An on-site seminar that provides orientation to the history and culture of each location. In addition, the course will examine one issue of justice from each location, thereby helping students learn to navigate one of the world’s most culturally (and linguistically) diverse regions in the world. Students will explore the spectrum of modern-day Australia from Aboriginal worldviews to the more than 120 ethnic communities that can be found in Queensland alone. In Indonesia, students will examine inter-faith relationships between Christians and Muslims. In Taiwan, students will examine tensions between the indigenous minorities and the Nationalist Chinese who came to the country in 1949. Through each of these case studies students will examine how such factors as religion, history, geography, climate, and diversity come together to shape each country. Students will discuss and reflect on their own cross-cultural journey as they learn from readings, interviews, and daily experiences. This course will include guest speakers and excursions throughout the semester.
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Credits: 3
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SAAU 1033 - INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR: THE VIEW FROM TAIWAN
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows: This course will provide a follow-up to the comparative economic systems course offering a view from Taiwan. Building on other classes taken this semester in understanding the historical and cultural context of doing business internationally. Specifically, this course explores the internationalization of business and examines strategies for those involved in doing business cross-culturally (from individual entrepreneurs to multi-national organizations). The course is designed to allow a seminar approach to examine specific topics such as international marketing (consumer behavior) and finance (multinational trade), supply chain management, and managing a diverse workplace within the context the overall semester, studying in Australia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Credits: 3
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SAAU 1044 - INTERNSHIP STUDY
This course is offered through CCCU Best Semester as a Study Abroad course. Permission through the Study Abroad office is required prior to enrolling in this course. The course description provided by CCCU is as follows:
This internship will provide support for the ASC in program development. Students would work to further design, market (to faculty & students), and implement the international business semester in Australia. For more information about possible internship opportunities contact Jordan Smith at jsmith@cccu.org.
Credits: 1
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