Course Descriptions listed for the Minor in Counseling/Psychology:
So 200 Introduction to Psychology (3)
This course is designed to provide an introductory study of the basic principles of human behavior in the light of psychological insights and personal dynamics. It seeks to understand the fundamental human needs, defenses, conflicts, and motivations, etc. The course has the practical aim of helping the individual student to develop healthier attitudes and better personal and social adjustment, and explores the relationship between Christian faith and psychology. It is important background study for the course in Counseling and preparation for communication with our psychologically-oriented world.
*†So 306 Human Sexuality (3)
Prerequisite: So200 or So250
A concise study of the historical and cultural perspectives of human sexuality. Subsequent biblical perspectives will be considered in view of the topics found in each section of study. The principal topics include: human anatomy and physiology; sexual identity and gender issues; sexual addictions ; sexual deviancy, sexual coercion and victimization; sexually transmitted diseases and sex and the law. Special emphasis will be on the sexual problems in marriages today.
So 309 Marriage and Family (3)
A study of the biblical principles of family life with emphasis on the role of husband-wife, parent-child relationship within the home. Included will be a study of the developmental tasks and special needs of children, youth and adults, the role of the church to the home and the importance of the family unit in society. Also included will be strategies for strengthening the healthy marriage and stabilizing the family unit.
So 325 Abnormal Psychology (3) (an elective)
Prerequisite: So 200
Abnormal Psychology is a study of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of deviant behaviors, and examines the basis for labeling behavior “abnormal.” Elaboration is given on the various combinations of life experiences and constitutional factors that influence behavioral disorders. Areas to be discussed will include subjects such as personality disorders , eating disorders, somatization disorders, dissociative disorders and many others.
So 350 Child & Adolescent Development (3)
This course is an examination of the individual from prenatal stages through adolescence. Attention is given to the individual's mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth, through an investigation of the major theories and theorists in the field of human development.
So 420 Counseling (3)
An introduction to the principles of Bible-based, Holy Spirit-led counseling. A study is made of human behavior both from the biblical viewpoint and in light of modern psychological theories with emphasis given to common problems individuals and families face. Special emphasis is placed on the student's own personality and potential as a Christian counselor operating in the dynamics of spiritual gifts.
*So 430 Advanced Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: So 310
As a continuation of Counseling, this course will provide approaches to marriage and family counseling as well as to the roots of most problems. Counseling sessions will be an integral part of this course. Focus will be given to legal and ethical concerns, and included will be a study of family problems. Students will be given the tools to explore psychologically important issues such as rejection, un-forgiveness, pride, rebellion, abuse, self-esteem, guilt, and shame which will enable the student to guide the healing process.
So 445 Personality Tests and Assessment (1) (an elective)
A study of the Taylor Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) designed to measure nine common personality traits for the assessment of individual adjustment. The
T-JTA provides an evaluation in visual form that portrays the respondent's feelings about himself or herself. In addition the respondent can answer the questions as they apply to a significant other, in unique T-JTA Criss-Cross fashion, thereby adding the dimension of interpersonal perception to the diagnostic and counseling perspective.
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