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PSYC 5315 Psychological Testing (3-3-X)
Material includes the administration and interpretation of test results for intelligence, apti-
tudes, and interests tests, giving the student practical training in testing. Study is made of
cultural bias in testing. At least 25 hours of laboratory work is required.
PSYC 5350 Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology (3-3-0)
An examination of the process, content, and models for integrating psychology and theology
by reappraising such issues as human nature, personal development, social relationships, psy-
chopathology, and therapy in the light of both psychological theory and Christian doctrine.
Prerequisites: PSYC1301 and either PSYC2300 or 3306.
PSYC 5099 Special Topics (1-3 hours credit)
Topics offered on demand basis reflecting subject areas, trends, and developments within the
field not covered by existing catalog courses. May be repeated if topic changes.
PSYC 6301 Individual Intelligence Testing (3-3-0)
Supervised training in the administration and interpretation of individual tests of intelli-
gence, along with a study of basic assumptions of such testing. Extensive practical experience is
included. Prerequisite: PSYC6303 or consent of instructor. Students will be assessed a lab fee
to cover the cost of testing supplies.
PSYC 6303 Family and Psychological Evaluation (3-3-0)
Intense and closely supervised training in selection, administration, analysis, and interpreta-
tion of psychological testing procedures and results. Special emphasis is placed on proper report
writing for accurate, effective, and useful results. Objective and projective personality measures
and vocational assessment devices for families and individuals are included. Integration of test
results into the therapeutic setting is stressed. A laboratory fee will be assessed to offset costs
of replacement materials and test report protocols. Prerequisite: Admission to the family psy-
chology program or consent of instructor. Students will be assessed a lab fee to cover the cost
of testing supplies.
PSYC 6305 Advanced Research Methods (3-3-0)
The course will include advanced research topics and techniques relevant to clinical applica-
tion. Research design, data analysis, and program evaluation will be emphasized.
PSYC (FMIN) 6338 Marital and Family Systems (3-3-0)
An examination of marriage and the family in the context of a system. A study of systemic
thinking through the evolution of family theory and the advent of integrative family therapy.
PSYC (FMIN) 6339 Developmental Family Psychology (3-3-0)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the family development process includ-
ing normative and non-normative changes, varying types of stressors and the stages of the
family life cycle. In addition, specific attention is focused on the impact of family violence,
socio-economic status, chronic illness and death, divorce and remarriage, and launching of
young adults on family developmental processes.
PSYC 6340 Advanced Psychopathology and Clinical Practice (3-3-0)
Methods and strategies for the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, using current
DSM classifications and criteria. Alternative models of psychopathology will be reviewed as45
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