Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

attitudes, as well as antisocial and altruistic behavior. Prerequisites: PS-1100 and PS-2223.
(NOTE: PS-3033 can be taken as a co-requisite.)
PS-4223 ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
An introduction to the theories associated with Alcohol and Drug/Rehabilitation Counseling.
Class members will gain an introductory knowledge of current intervention strategies in various
Alcohol and Drug Counseling situations. Prerequisites: PS-1100 and PS-2223. (NOTE: PS-3033
can be taken as a co-requisite.) Psych elective.
PS-4233 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
An examination of Biblical counseling principles and a survey of contemporary Christian
counseling methodology. Class members will gain an introductory knowledge of a Biblical
approach to counseling in both secular and non-secular settings. Prerequisites: PS-1100 and PS-
2223. (NOTE: PS-3033 can be taken as a co-requisite.) Psychology elective.
PS-4243 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING OR PSYCHOLOGY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
An independent application of counseling skills in a real, supervised setting. This course will
involve therapy-related work in a social service agency or ministry for a total of 90 contact
semester hours. Students will work under the immediate supervision of a site supervisor.
Periodic meetings with the instructor are also required. Prerequisites: Psychology majors must
have completed at least 18 hours in psychology (to include PS-1100, PS-2223 and PS-3033).
Additional Prerequisites or co-requisites may apply to Psychology majors (PS-4113) and/or
Christian Ministry majors (PS/BT 3800) OR permission of instructor.
PS-4253 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY AND CHRISTIANITY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A capstone course in the field of psychology. The integration of psychology and Christian faith
will be emphasized. Students will engage in psychological and theological research, examine
and analyze the findings from a Christian perspective, and present their conclusions to the
class. Prerequisites: Student must have completed at least 18 hours in psychology major.
Additional prerequisites: PS-1100 and PS-2223. (NOTE: PS-3033 can be taken as a co-requisite.)
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS (SA-9999)
These programs are offered by Victory University through their affiliation with the Coalition of
Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). They are open to all to apply but students must be
accepted to participate. For more details about the individual programs or to apply for
participation, contact the Coordinator of the Study Abroad programs. (There are extra fees
involved in participation.)
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