PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Priest, chair; Dr. Blunt, Dr. Griffith, Dr. Stull; Dr. Farmen (emeritus)
Psychology is the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. It is approached from physiological, cognitive, and social perspectives. Psychologists apply the scientific method (including statistics and experimental design) to the study of brain function, perception, memory, development, social influence, attitudes, organizational behavior, abnormal behavior, and the treatment of disorders. This requires the development of skills in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, writing, and ethical decision-making. Each course seeks to integrate psychological theories and data with biblically based principles. Psychology majors have pursued successful careers in research, counseling, teaching, medicine, business, and law. The department’s web page can be found at anderson.edu/psychology. MAJORS
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (30 hrs.) Requirements: • 3 hours of PSYC 2000 • 3 hours of PSYC 2010 • 1 hour of PSYC 4900 15 additional hours from 3000- and 4000-level PSYC courses, including: • At least 12 hours from PSYC 3010, 3030, 3040, 3060, 3100, 3120, 3200, 3210, 3240, 3330, 3400, 3450, 4030, 4100, 4110, 4140, 4150, 4510/4520, 4650 • At least 3 hours from any 3000- and 4000-level PSYC courses • PSYC 4900 does NOT count toward these 15 hours. Remaining hours from any additional PSYC courses. COMPLEMENTARY MAJORS
PSYCHOLOGY COMPLEMENTARY MAJOR (26 hrs.) The complementary major does not stand alone to fulfill graduation requirements, but it is a useful complement to students who are seeking a better understanding of themselves and others. The structure of the complementary major is flexible but has these requirements: • Required courses: PSYC 2000, 2010, 4900 • At least 12 hours from PSYC 3010, 3030, 3040, 3060, 3100, 3120, 3200, 3210, 3240, 3330, 3400, 3450, 4030, 4100, 4110, 4140, 4150, 4510/4520, 4650 • Remaining hours from additional PSYC courses
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMPLEMENTARY MAJOR (28 hrs.) Youth Leadership Development does not stand alone to fulfill graduation requirements, but it is a valuable complement to such majors as youth ministries, social work, criminal justice, family science, psychology, and other majors involving interaction with youth. This major is also an excellent complement for students who enjoy working with youth but whose careers will be in fields that may not involve interaction with youth.
Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog, 2022-23
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