Undergraduate - Lee University

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 113
PSY 451. THEORIES OF COUNSELING
Three hours credit
A survey designed to acquaint the student with the underlying principles, major theories
and methods commonly employed in individual counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 302. Offered
Fall Semester.
PSY 452. TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING
Three hours credit
A course that deals with becoming and being a counselor by examining the various agencies,
styles, techniques, problems and categories of counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 451. Offered
Spring Semester.
PSY 460/470. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING PSYCHOLOGY
Three hours credit
A practicum which gives qualified students the opportunity to gain teaching experience,
enhance their knowledge of psychology, and acquire skills that make them more attractive
to graduate schools. (Requires recommendation of professor)
PSY 480/490. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
One–three hours credit
Special seminars on specific issues related to psychology, taught on an occasional basis
by lecturers with qualified training.
PSY 495. CAPSTONE FOR SENIORS
Three hours credit
A course designed to be a culminating experience to the psychology major, with particular
emphasis on integrating psychology and Christian faith, finding one’s place of ministry,
and a discussion of ethical and professional issues.
Sociology
SOC 200. UNDERSTANDING CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Three hours credit
A study of sociological concepts and social institutions with an emphasis on social problems
and social and cultural change. The course is taught within the context of Christian
responsibility and social action.
SOC 212. SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Three hours credit
A study of major contemporary social problems, their nature, bases, consequences, and
alternative solutions. Required of all students majoring in sociology or social science. Offered
every semester.
SOC 220. COURTSHIP, MARRIAGE, AND THE FAMILY
Three hours credit
An introductory study of dating, courtship, marriage, preparation for marriage, the selection
of a marriage partner, the roles of members of the family, family rituals, and patterns of
interaction. Offered Fall Semester.
SOC 310. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Three hours credit
An introduction to various aspects of culture including material, social, economic,
esthetics, political, religious, and linguistic factors. Offered Fall Semester.
SOC 311. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
Three hours credit
A study designed to promote understanding of and to stimulate students’ interest in
human services by exploring the nature, roles, values and responsibilities of “people helpers.”
Offered Fall Semester.
SOC 312. SOCIAL WORK METHODS
Three hours credit
A study of techniques, methods, and procedures of social work. Prerequisite: SOC 311.
Offered Spring Semester.
SOC 320. SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
Three hours credit
A study of the origin and ethology of the family, background of the modern American
family, social changes and the family roles of members of the family, and problems of family
life. Offered Spring Semester.
SOC 321. BEHAVIORAL STATISTICS
Three hours credit
A study of descriptive statistics, which includes frequency distributions, measures of
central tendency and variability, the normal curve and standard scores, and inferential statistics
with the emphasis on hypothesis testing using the normal deviate test, t-test, one-way
analysis of variance, and chi-square. The course also introduces regression, correlation, and
probability. Prerequisite: MAT 111 - College Algebra. Offered Fall semester.