2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

PSYC 4322 Cognitive Psychology
Prerequisites: PSYC 1313, Any BIOL Course.
Cognitive Psychology is the study of the mind, how we perceive the world, remember, reason, think, and learn. This
course will present an overview of cognitive psychology; its findings, theories, and approach. Topics covered will
include: pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, concepts and categorization, and problem solving.
PSYC 4323 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Prerequisites: PSYC 1313 or permission of the instructor
Comprehensive and intensive study of major theoretical orientations in counseling and psychotherapy, stressing
implications for research and practice. Includes experiences in micro-counseling and other simulations to develop
counseling skills. (Offered also as EPSY 5323 and PSYC 5323.)
PSYC 4326 Psychology of Dying, Bereavement, and Counseling
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
A course dealing with the process of dying and grief of the survivors. The psychological adjustments of the individual,
family, and professional are examined. How to facilitate grief as well as therapeutic issues are discussed. (Offered also
as PSYC 5326 and EPSY 5326.)
PSYC 4330 Psychology of Learning
A course stressing the contributions of major learning theories to understanding behavior. Particular attention is paid to
human learning and the applicability of learning theory to the educational process as well as to goal attainments.
(Offered also as EDUC 4330, PSYC 5330, and EPSY 5330.)
PSYC 4332 Social Psychology
Prerequisites: None
Contemporary approaches to social behavior are considered. Cultural influences, prejudice, persuasion, conformity,
attribution theories, and social cognitions are some of the topics addressed. (Offered also as PSYC 5332 and SOCI
4332.)
PSYC 4334 Psychology of Religion
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323
The insights of psychology as a science are used to inspect and evaluate the religious dimensions of life. How religion
effects religious development, health, experience, and relationships in the church, family, and marriage will be covered.
(Offered also as CHRI 4334 and PSYC 5334.)
PSYC 4353 Physiological Psychology
Prerequisites: PSYC 1313, and any Biology course
A study of the physiological bases of behavior, with emphasis on learning the relationships between the functioning of
the brain and nervous system with observable behavior. Neurodevelopment, the effects of drugs, and the biological
basis of psychopathology will be some of the topics covered.
PSYC 4360 Cultural Psychology
Prerequisites: PSYC 1313
The course will introduce counseling relationships and processes. Included in the study are theories of multicultural
counseling, dimensions of worldviews, racial/cultural identity development, counseling ethnic minorities,
bicultural/biracial minorities, women, and sexual minorities. The main focus of the course will be on gaining practical
knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse clients in North America.
(Offered also as PSYC 4360)
PSYC 4390 Psychology Capstone Course
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301, PSYC 4310, Senior Standing
This course is the culminating experience for the psychology major. Students will incorporate the essential core
concepts of psychology into one of two domains. Domain I will focus on an in-depth original research project written
according to American Psychological Association guidelines. Domain II will focus on an internship at an approved site.
PSYC 5181, 5281, 5381, 6181, 6281, 6381 Special Topics
A service course designed to permit the offerings of topics of current interest. May also be used for individual study in
which a minimum of thirty (30) clock hours of directed study is required for each semester hour of credit. Advanced
reading, testing, and projects involving research are included. Permission of instructor required.
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