| PSYC51.595 | Ethics in Counseling and Psychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC1301 | General Psychology | This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human development, learning, perception, motivation, personal... |
| PSYC1301HR | Honors General Psychology | For students enrolled in the Honors Program: This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human developmen... |
| PSYC1301HS | General Psychology | This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human development, learning, perception, motivation, personal... |
| PSYC1301SB | General Psychology: Summer Bridge | This introductory course provides the foundation for all other courses in psychology. The historical, theoretical, and research foundations for psychology are examined. A survey is made of human development, learning, perception, motivation, personal... |
| PSYC2190 | Independent Study in Psyc | No Description Set |
| PSYC2301 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-... |
| PSYC2301HS | Statistics for the Social Sciences | Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-... |
| PSYC2303 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | No Description Set |
| PSYC2304 | Marriage and Family | A study of the institution of the family, including courtship and marriage. An analysis of marriage and family life trends with a special emphasis on a Christian framework. |
| PSYC3190 | Independent Study in Psychology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC3191 | Stress of Repatriation of Combat Veteran | No Description Set |
| PSYC3290 | Independent Study in Psychology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC3291 | Internship in Psychology | No Description Set |
| PSYC3301 | Educational Psychology | A study of the salient points of the discipline known as educational psychology. The course focuses on the cognitive, moral, and social development of children, giving particular attention to children with learning differences and exceptionalities. S... |
| PSYC3302 | Juvenile Delinquency | A study of deviant behavior by the legal minors in contemporary society, factors and conditions contributing to delinquency, control and treatment of offenders, and programs for prevention. |
| PSYC3303 | Psychology Internship I | This course connects student public service with academic study by providing a professionally supervised activity in a setting that offers some type of human service. The student will be required to work 20 hours for each credit hour earned. The st... |
| PSYC3304 | Psychology Internship II | A continuation of PSYC 3303 Psychology Internship I. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. |
| PSYC3306 | Study of Aging | An examination of aging in relation to sociology, psychology, biology, law, political science, literature, religion, recreation, and health. Special emphasis is placed on an understanding of gerontology from a Christian perspective. |
| PSYC3310 | Rsln: Helping At-Risk Children Bounce Bk | A study of the contributing factors of at-risk children, the components and process of resilience protective factors, and therapeutic approaches that communicate and encourage resilience. Fall, Spring Crosslisted: SPED 3310 |
| PSYC3311 | Marriage and Family Systems | In this course, students will learn the historical development and principal conceptualizations of marital and family systems theory. Students will learn the theories, therapeutic processes, and techniques involved in treating marriage, family, and r... |
| PSYC3312 | Drug and Alcohol Problems | The philosophical, economic, political, social, and psychological dimensions of drug and alcohol problems will be examined. |
| PSYC3312 | Human Growth & Development | No Description Set |
| PSYC3313 | Group Psychotherapy | No Description Set |
| PSYC3314 | Counseling | No Description Set |
| PSYC3315 | Forensic Psychology | In this course students will learn the history of forensic psychology and how it differs from other forensic sciences. Students will cover a variety of topics including: careers in forensic psychology, profiling, interviewing and interrogation, eye w... |
| PSYC3317 | Clinical Psychology | In this course students will learn the intricacies of the field of clinical psychology. Students will be provided learning opportunities about the history of this discipline; diagnostic interviewing; intellectual, neuropsychological, projective, and... |
| PSYC3318 | Child Life Theory andPractice | Reserved for committee approval |
| PSYC3321 | Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology | Reserved for committee approval. |
| PSYC3322 | Cognitive Psychology | In this course students will learn the intricacies of the field of clinical psychology. Students will be provided learning opportunities about the history of this discipline; diagnostic interviewing; intellectual, neuropsychological, projective, and... |
| PSYC3324 | Psychology of Learning | No Description Set |
| PSYC3332 | The Child in Society | An interdisciplinary course emphasizing the psychosocial development of the child from conception through preadolescence. A study is made of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the child. Prerequisite: PS... |
| PSYC3333 | Psychology of Adolescence | No Description Set |
| PSYC3390 | Independent Study in Psychology | No Description Set |
| PSYC3391 | Education Psychology | Educational Psychology in Learning |
| PSYC3391 | Independent Study in Psychology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC3392 | Counseling Abused Teens | No Description Set |
| PSYC3393 | Forensic Psychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC3394 | Independent Study in Psyc | No Description Set |
| PSYC3423 | Experimental Psychology | A survey emphasizing the principles and methodology of research in human and animal behavior. In addition to group laboratory experiences, the student is involved in the initiation design, and completion of individual research projects. Spring. |
| PSYC4190 | Independent Study in PSYC | No Description Set |
| PSYC4190HR | Honors Independent Study in Psyc | No Description Set |
| PSYC4290 | Internship in Psychology | No Description Set |
| PSYC4301 | Multicultural Perspectives | Examines the theories and operational definitions of race and ethnic relations in the social sciences within a biblical framework. Evaluates programs for the reduction of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Analyzes historical and contemporary sta... |
| PSYC4301 | Race and Ethnicity | Examines the theories and operational definitions of race and ethnic relations in the social sciences within a biblical framework. Evaluates programs for the reduction of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Analyzes historical and contemporary sta... |
| PSYC4303 | Social Psychology | A study of individual behavior as affected by cultural and social stimuli. Social psychology focuses on the perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals. |
| PSYC4304 | Psychological Testing | A survey of some of the most common psychological tests in clinical and instructional use today. Attention is given to the structure and use of psychological tests. Students receive experience in the construction, administration, scoring, and i... |
| PSYC4305 | Psychology of Abnormal Behavior | A study of the nature and causes of mental disorders as reflected in the major theories and current research regarding abnormal behavior. |
| PSYC4308 | Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Human Performance | This course will introduce students to the field of sport psychology through a foundational study of pertinent theories and concepts, psychological variables, and the application of these variables to sport, exercise, and human performance. This inte... |
| PSYC4309 | Child Life Theory and Practice | Child Life Theory and Practice will support students in the application of knowledge of child development to educate, prepare, and support children and their families through the processes of hospitalization and changes in family dynamics related to... |
| PSYC4311 | Integration of Psychology andChristianity | This course includes a survey of the major approaches to and issues in relating psychology to Christianity. Psychology and Christianity will be compared in relation to their views of the nature of the human being, the sources of truth, sin and psycho... |
| PSYC4312 | Human Growth and Development | A course in developmental psychology that focuses on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development from conception to death within a context of basic theories of development. Fall, Spring, Online. Prerequisite: PSYC or SOCI 130... |
| PSYC4313 | Group Psychotherapy | This course has as its goal the development of a basic understanding of group processes as they relate to group therapy. Central to this study is an emphasis on group dynamics. Practical experience in group dynamics is included. (This course is Bridg... |
| PSYC4314 | Counseling Theories and Techniques | A course dealing with the fundamentals of counseling as they relate to human behavior. A survey of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy is included. |
| PSYC4315 | Psychology of Personality | An investigation of the interacting biological, psychological, and sociological factors which contribute to formation of behavior in personality structure. A survey of the major theories of personality is included. |
| PSYC4316 | Human Growth and Development | A course in developmental psychology that focuses on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development from conception to death within a context of basic theories of development. |
| PSYC4317 | Research Methods | This course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completion... |
| PSYC4319 | Cognitive Psychology | In this course students will learn the intricacies of the field of cognitive psychology. Students will be provided learning opportunities about the branch of psychology that explores the operation of mental processes related to perceiving, attending,... |
| PSYC4319 | Research Methods | This course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completion... |
| PSYC4319HR | Honors Research Methods | For the student enrolled in the Honors Program This course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling,... |
| PSYC4321 | Dynamics of Therapeutic Play | This course provides an overview of the interaction between human play and development and introduces the concept and principles of therapeutic play. The content emphasizes play within the context of medical and non-clinical settings, and culture. St... |
| PSYC4322 | Effective Helping Skills | This course serves as a general overview of applied helping skills for those who are considering the counseling/psychology professions or related professions as a career. Students will learn and practice the basic helping skills needed in human servi... |
| PSYC4323 | Career Orientation in the Mental Health Disciplines | This course is designed to prepare students who are entering the mental health profession with a broad overview of the profession's historical and theoretical foundations, as well as to begin the development of a professional identity. Students will... |
| PSYC4324 | Psychology of Learning | A study of the principles and applications of how knowledge or skill is acquired. Learning as it relates to cognition, emotion, physiology, decision making, behavior, and experience will be analyzed. The major learning theories and their respective u... |
| PSYC4325 | History of Psychology | An investigation of the history of psychological thought. The course concentrates on the evolution of contemporary theoretical concepts from their historical origins in philosophy and natural sciences. |
| PSYC4325 | Systematic Psychology | An investigation of the history of psychological thought. The course concentrates on the evolution of contemporary theoretical concepts from their historical origins in philosophy and natural sciences. Prerequisite:... |
| PSYC4326 | Foundations of Professional Counseling | An introduction to standards, ethical guidelines, legal aspects of counseling, standards of preparation, objectives of professional organizations, and the professional identity of persons providing direct counseling services with attention to the int... |
| PSYC4327 | Introduction to Ethics in Professional Counseling | An introduction to the ethical guidelines, principles, and laws that govern the practice of counseling, including the examination of moral philosophy underlying ethical decision making, records management, business/family law, and the application of... |
| PSYC4328 | Introduction to Basic Counseling Skills | An introduction to experiential learning in the counseling profession with attention to communication and interpersonal skills and counseling techniques. Students will also examine their intrapersonal issues and relational styles. Instructor Approval... |
| PSYC4330 | Social Psychology | An analysis of the behavior of individuals in group processes with special attention to the sociocultural context of behavior. Spring, Online. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301 or SOCI 1301. Cross-listed: SOCI 4303 *Changed to PSYC 4303 FALL 2018 |
| PSYC4332 | Crisis Intervention | This course examines the field of crisis intervention from a multi-disciplinary perspective including law enforcement, human services, psychology, and sociology. The evaluation and application of crisis intervention techniques, methods, and concepts... |
| PSYC4333 | Psychology of Adolescence | An interdisciplinary course emphasizing psychosocial development from adolescence through young adulthood. This study would include developmental and psychological issues that evolve in the teenage years. |
| PSYC4335 | Intro to Guidance Services | A survey of the principles, techniques, and materials necessary for providing guidance services in a school or other agency settings. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and 2304. |
| PSYC4340 | Special Topics in Psychology | This course concentrates on specialized areas of psychology. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplished under special topics courses with the same topic and content. |
| PSYC4390 | Special Topics in Psychology | No Description Set |
| PSYC4391 | Independent Study in Pysc | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC4392 | Independent Study in Psychology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC4395 | A Biblical Response to Crises | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g. ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC4490 | Independent Study in Psychology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC4691 | Independent Study in PsychologyIndependent Study in PSYC | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| PSYC5191 | Independent Study in Psychology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses. |
| PSYC5195 | Ethics in Counseling and Psychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC5311 | Professional Orientation: Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology | A study of the ethical guidelines, principles, and laws that govern the practice of psychology and counseling in a professional setting, including the examination of the moral philosophy underlying ethical decision-making, records management, busines... |
| PSYC5312 | Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy | A study of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of selected theories and techniques of the major psychotherapy approaches as applied to normal and abnormal human behavior. Students are encouraged to identify and develop a tentative theory of... |
| PSYC5313 | Group Process and Practice | The social and experiential study of group behavior, theories and techniques. Leadership roles, stages of group development, and member responsibilities are explored. Ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. |
| PSYC5314 | Psychology: Lifespan Human Development | An advanced study in developmental psychology with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual, personality, and spiritual development from conception to death within the context of basic theories of development, as they relate to psyc... |
| PSYC5315 | Psychological Assessment I | In this first semester of a two-semester sequence on psychological assessment, students will be educated in issues of psychometric testing including reliabilty, validity, identifying and selecting test instruments, interpreting norm-referenced and cr... |
| PSYC5316 | Psychological Research Methods and Statistics | A study of the scientific method approach to social and psychological research. The student will gain understanding of the theoretical bases of scientific research and develop a working knowledge of methodology and potential issues with human researc... |
| PSYC5317 | Clinical Practice with Culturally Diverse Clients | This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills of cultural behavior and assessment utilized in a variety of mental health and educational settings. The course examines how to progress towards cultural competence through res... |
| PSYC5318 | Essential Psychotherapeutic Skills | This course will provide the experiential foundation for all practicum and internship experiences. Students learn communication and interpersonal skills under faculty supervision. This course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive underst... |
| PSYC5319 | Cognitive and Learning Theories of Psychology | In this course, students will learn the intricacies of the field of cognitive psychology. Students will learn about the knowledge of cognition, theories, and empirical bases of learning, memory, motivation, affect, emotion, and executive function. St... |
| PSYC6000 | Mental Health License and Ethics Review | Students must achieve the specified passing score of 75% or better on the last mock exam in order to receive credit (CR) for the course, the exam may be retaken until the appropriate score is achieved. The score will be submitted to the M.A. Psycholo... |
| PSYC6193 | Consultation in School Psychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC6304 | Orientation and Consultation in School Psychology | Course is designed to prepare new school psychology practitioners to support the diverse needs for students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. Learning outcomes include skills for planning and implementing evidence-based prevention... |
| PSYC6305 | Applied Behavior Management and Analysis | This course examines the principles, theories, and practical applications of behavior management and analysis in school and other settings. The learner will be challenged to comprehend how behavior is shaped, modified, and maintained, with a focus on... |
| PSYC6310 | Applied Psychology in Consultation, Career Guidance, and Lifestyle Development | This course explores the application of psychological principles in the contexts of consultation, career guidance, and lifestyle development. Students will learn how to apply psychological theories and assessments of consultation, vocational choice,... |
| PSYC6311 | Psychology of Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors | This course provides an in-depth exploration of the psychological aspects of addictive and compulsive behaviors including the biological bases of these actions. Students will examine the theories, causes, consequences, and treatment approaches relate... |
| PSYC6312 | Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychopathology I | This course involves the study of psychological disorders and normalcy across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on student's competency in assessment processes, conceptualization, and diagnosis of the major categories of abnormal behavior as defi... |
| PSYC6313 | Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychopathology II | This course is a continuation of Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychopathology I, which involves the study of psychological disorders and normalcy across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on student's competency in assessment processes, conceptuali... |
| PSYC6314 | Marriage, Couple, Family Assessments and Interventions | This course provides information about assessment, techniques, and intervention strategies for working with couples and families. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of various assessment tools and therapeutic interventions aimed at a... |
| PSYC6315 | Theological Perspectives in ChristianCounseling | A survey of the theological foundations of Christian counseling. An investigation of the integration of counseling and theology will include discussion of spiritual health, prayer, Scripture, sin, confession, forgiveness, and redemption, particularly... |
| PSYC6316 | Advanced Ethics and Clinical Methods andSkills | This course will be an experiential study of methods and skills utilized when addressing mental health clinical cases in private and educational settings. These will include interviewing, assessment, diagnosing, treatment planning, consulting , crisi... |
| PSYC6317 | Cognitive Psychology | In this course, students will learn the intricacies of the field of cognitive psychology. Students will be provided learning opportunities about the branch of psychology that explores the operation of mental processes related to perceiving, attendin... |
| PSYC6318 | Neuropsychology | A study of biological and neural bases of behavior and how they relate to behavior and cognition, in terms both of their normal function and of the dysfunctional processes including brain damage. The neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neuroche... |
| PSYC6319 | Psychological Assessment II | In this course, students will be provided a thorough tutelage in conducting of psychological assessment, including but not limited to intellectual, personality, aptitude, projective and neuropsychological designs, across the lifespan. Students will... |
| PSYC6320 | Practicum in School Psychology | A study that requires placement in a school setting for direct field experience in a school setting under the supervision of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. Practicum provides the first opportunity for School Psychology candidates to gain... |
| PSYC6321 | Psychology Internship I | This course involves supervised delivery of direct psychological services at an approved agency or practice site. Students are evaluated on a wide range of professional criteria which includes analysis of taped sessions, and seminar discussions of ps... |
| PSYC6322 | Psychology Internship II | This course is a continuation of the internship experience for students which involves supervised delivery of direct psychological services at an approved agency or practice site. Students are evaluated on a wide range of professional criteria which... |
| PSYC6390 | Practicum in School Psychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC6393 | Practicum in School Psychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC6394 | Applied Behavior Management and Analysis | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |
| PSYC6395 | Orientation and Consultation in SchoolPsychology | This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)... |