personal discovery and affirmation through examination of one’s strengths and the subsequent adjustments that may assist areas of personal growth. Enrollment is limited to students in the degree completion program. (Fall and Spring)
PS423 History and Systems of Psychology (3) An advanced study of the philosophical and historical foundations, presenting the people and movements that have made psychology the science what it is today. (Alt)
PS431-432 Senior Seminar (1, 2) A seminar which offers students opportunities to focus their knowledge and skills in a way that helps them transition to a vocation or preparation for graduate school. Students will develop a portfolio, take a practice Graduate Record Exam (GRE), develop a Christian view of the work place, establish personal goals, etc. (Fall)
PS441-443 Guided Research (1-3) Individual student projects related to a problem or situation involving the application of psychology principles in the area of understanding human behavior or counseling. Prerequisites: PS383 and PS393. (Fall and Spring)
PS453 Psychology of Learning (3) Course reviews the fundamental principles of learning to include memory, cognition and the learning process. Learning theory is applied to human behavior in educational and therapeutic settings, special problems patterning to learn, such as learning disabilities and styles are examined. (Alt)
PS462 Psychology of Women (2) This class will study research concerning the psychology of women, and will discuss psychological issues of importance to women. Students will analyze social, cultural, historical, and spiritual influences on individual psychology.
PS473 Dispute Resolution (3) Dispute Resolution offers an overview of conflict management theory and practice. Dispute resolution procedures such as basic problem solving, preventative negotiations, mediation and arbitration are reviewed and practiced in the classroom. Prerequisite: PS203. (Spring)
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PS481-486 Internship (1-6) Students or faculty will develop various types of college, church and community services for the purpose of applying principles learned in the psychology program. Permission of instructor required. Units of credit to be determined by instructor. (Fall and Spring)
PS491-493 Special Topics in Psychology (1-3) Focused studies on specific issues in psychology. Requires instructor and department approval.
SCIENCE SC112 Introduction to Botany (2) Introduction to Botany is a beginning plant anatomy and physiology course. Topics will include plant classification, plant tissues, and the morphology and physiology of root, stem, and leaf systems. This course may be taken with or without the associated lab section, SC112L. This course is only offered on-line. (Summer and Fall)
SC112L Introduction to Botany Lab (1) The laboratory portion of SC112 will consist of developing a formal collection of 15 trees/ shrubs from the student’s own geographic region. This will be accomplished through a systematic approach to collecting, preserving, and mounting the specimens. Concurrent enrollment in SC112 is required.
SC114 Biology I (3) Biology I is a survey of principles of molecular and cellular biology. The following topics are covered in this course: the process of scientific research, chemistry of life, metabolism, cellular structure and function, the cell cycle, meiosis, and genetics. Concurrent enrollment in SC114L is required. (Fall)
SC114L Biology I Lab (1) This laboratory course involves “hands-on” opportunities to investigate principles related to cell structure, the cell cycle, meiosis, transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and biotechnology. Concurrent enrollment in SC114 is required. (Fall)