2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

PSYC 4323 Theories of Counseling and PsychotherapyPrerequisites: PSYC 1313, 2115, WRIT 3303 or 3304, or permission of the instructorComprehensive and intensive study of major theoretical orientations in counseling andpsychotherapy, stressing implications for research and practice. Includes experiencesin micro-counseling and other simulations to develop counseling skills. (Offered alsoas EPSY 5323 and PSYC 5323.)PSYC 4326 Psychology of Dying, Bereavement, and CounselingPrerequisite: PSYC 2115, WRIT 3303 or 3304 or permission of instructorA course dealing with the process of dying and grief of the survivors. The psychologicaladjustments of the individual, family, and professional are examined. How to facilitategrief as well as therapeutic issues are discussed. (Offered also as PSYC 5326 andEPSY 5326.)PSYC 4330 Psychology of LearningA course stressing the contributions of major learning theories to understanding behavior.Particular attention is paid to human learning and the applicability of learning theoryto the educational process as well as to goal attainments. (Offered also as EDUC 4330,PSYC 5330, and EPSY 5330.)PSYC 4332 Social PsychologyPrerequisites: PSYC 2115, WRIT 3303 or 3304Contemporary approaches to social behavior are considered. Cultural influences,prejudice, persuasion, conformity, attribution theories, and social cognitions are someof the topics addressed. (Offered also as PSYC 5332 and SOCI 4332.)PSYC 4334 Psychology of ReligionThe insights of psychology as a science are used to inspect and evaluate the religiousdimensions of life. How religion effects religious development, health, experience,and relationships in the church, family, and marriage will be covered. (Offered alsoas CHRI 4334 and PSYC 5334.)PSYC 4353 Physiological PsychologyPrerequisites: PSYC 1313, 2115, BIOL 1404, 2404, 2475, or 2414 and WRIT 3303or 3304A study of the physiological bases of behavior, with emphasis on learning the relationshipsbetween the functioning of the brain and nervous system with observable behavior.Neurodevelopment, the effects of drugs, and the biological basis of psychopathologywill be some of the topics covered.PSYC 5181, 5281, 5381, 6181, 6281, 6381 Special TopicsA service course designed to permit the offerings of topics of current interest. Mayalso be used for individual study in which a minimum of thirty (30) clock hours ofdirected study is required for each semester hour of credit. Advanced reading, testing,and projects involving research are included. Permission of instructor required.PSYC 5310 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology and CounselingA seminar format will provide the student with opportunities to study ethical standardsand applications in psychology.PSYC 5312 Psychological Perspectives on Marriage, the Family, and ChildrenThis course is an introduction to the field of family therapy. It will feature theory andpractice in the treatment of families, marriages, and children. Students will developan understanding of the prominent theories that form the basis of family therapyapproaches and will develop basic skills in utilizing therapeutic interventions withfamilies.338 / Courses