Pacific Christian College: Course Descriptions

Cross listed as PSY2200 Child Psychology. Study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, language, social, personality, and spiritual growth and development of children in the middle childhood period (ages eight to adolescence).

CDV3300 Play and The Young Child (3)

The nature of play and its relationship to the cognitive, social, motor, spiritual, and language development of young children is examined. Implications for curriculum design and structure will also be included.

CDV3310 Effective Parenting (3)

Familiarizes students and parents with theories and concepts which will develop effective parenting, focusing on building healthy families.

CDV3320 Exceptional Children/Special Education (3)

Study of special needs of children including physically handicapped, emotionally and socially dysfunctional, mentally retarded, and gifted. Services available to children and their families, curriculum designed for use in the classroom, and materials available to promote maximum development of individual children will be examined.

CDV3400 Infant-Toddler Programs (3)

A study of developmentally appropriate care and environments for infants and toddlers in a childcare group setting. Focus will be placed on caregiver roles, the physical setting, proper care, and activities and routines for the child.

CDV4300 Assessment of Young Children (3)

A variety of observational techniques and assessment tools which are appropriate for assessing the different skill levels of young children will be examined. Some experiential methods will be utilized by students.

CDV4310 Violent Encounters in the Family (3)

Cross listed as SSC4600 Violent Encounters in the Family. Dysfunctional and functional family patterns will be contrasted and related to child abuse, spouse abuse, parental abuse and other forms of family violence. Particular emphasis is given to methods of working with troubled families. Also discussed will be the responsibilities, both ethical and legal, which must be considered by professionals working with children and families.

CDV4900 Seminar in Child Development (3)

Independent Study and/or Seminar on a topic of interest to student or faculty relevant to current thinking in education or child development. Seniors only.

HIS2100 World Civilization to 1500 (3)

A global overview and analysis of human culture from ancient times to 1500, emphasizing the Classical, Medieval and Renaissance periods in the west, and Islamic civilizations and imperial China among the states and societies of the non-Western world. The history of the Church is studied in the context of this global history.

HIS2110 World Civilization since 1500 (3)

A global overview and analysis of civilizations, cultures, and movements from the European extension and Reformation to the present. In addition to industrialization, socio-economic and political change, imperialism, competing ideologies and competing nationalisms, the interaction of the Church with world developments is addressed.

HIS2305 U.S. History to 1865 (3)

A survey and analysis of American history from pre-Columbian times to the end of the Civil War. Greatest emphasis is placed on the colonial period, the American Revolution and formative national period, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian American society, and the Civil War.

HIS2310 U.S. History Since 1865 (3)

A survey of American history from the end of the Civil War to the present. Reconstruction, industrialization, urbanization, immigration, Western development, the Progressive Movement, the growth of American globalism, the New Deal and its subsequent emulators and challengers, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement are among the themes highlighted in the course.

HIS2900 Seminar in History (1-3)

Special topics, independent study and/or domestic and foreign travel study programs for lower division students.

HIS3320 California History and Government (3)

Combined upper division level treatment of California history from the Spanish occupation to the present and California government and politics. The course also offers special travel to historic sites and the state capitol in Sacramento. Completion of HIS2305 and HIS2310 recommended.

HIS3330 History of American Religion (3)

The study of American religious history and themes with special emphasis on 19th and 20th century movements. Restoration Movement history is emphasized.

HIS3400 Modern Europe Since 1945 (3)

Analysis and interpretation of the political, economic, and social developments of post-World War II Europe, with emphasis on contemporary issues and problems.

HIS3500 History of the Modern Middle East

This course examines the history of the modern Middle East from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire to the wake of the First World War to the present day. Topics covered include the Mandate System, the emergence of Israel, Islamic nationalism, the challenge of globnalization, regional conflicts and cultural issues.

HIS3600 History of Christianity (3)

History of Christianity is a survey of the Christian faith from its beginnings to the present time with reference to personalities, expansion, division, doctrines, institutions, polity, cults and literature. Particular attention will be given to the early Church and the various efforts throughout history to restore norms of the first century Church in faith and practice. The attempt will be made to see the history of Christianity in the fullest context of significant political, social, and economic forces and events.

HIS4800 Practicum: Field Experience (3)

Placement in an appropriate on-site learning environment, supervised and evaluated. Arranged and approved through the History faculty advisor.

HIS4810 History Teaching Assistant (1-3)

Student will assist with tasks and projects assigned by the instructor of record for each course. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing with instructor's approval.

HIS4900 Seminar in History (1-3)

Rotating special topics, independent study and/or domestic and foreign travel study programs.

HSV1100 Introduction to Human Services (3)

This course explores the origin and scope of human services including theoretical frameworks, the functions and activities of human service organizations, and the roles and related skills of human service workers.

HSV2990 Human Services Seminar (1-3)

Special seminar experiences held in conjunction with local social service and mission organizations.

HSV3201 Human Service Practice (1)

This companion course to the student’s first Human Services Practicum experience explores the functions and structure of human service organizations, the interrelationships with community services, and the role of the human service worker in a variety of settings. The course will also introduce and explore ethical and legal issues in the field of human services. Corequisite: HSV3801

HSV3202 Human Service Practice (1)

HSV3203 Human Service Practice (1)

HSV3300 Program Design and Proposal Writing (3)

This course explores techniques of program design, budgeting and staffing of human service programs; proposal writing and fund development methods; survey of needs assessment procedures.

HSV3801 Human Service Practicum (1)

This is part one of a three course sequence classroom analysis of agency experience focusing on skills and techniques of human service workers and organizational analysis. In the three sections the student will divide the practicum experience among 3 different agencies in order to gain a sampling of various types of available experiences. Credit/No Credit Grading. Corequisite: HSV3201.

HSV3802 Human Service Practicum (1)

This is part two of the three course sequence described in HSV3801 above. Credit/No Credit Grading. Corequisite: HSV3202.

HSV3803 Human Service Practicum (1)

This is part three of the three course sequence described in HSV3801 above Credit/No Credit Grading. Corequisite: HSV3203.

HSV4801 Human Service Internship (3)

This is part one of a two course sequence. The internship may be in one agency or split between two agencies. Each unit of credit requires 120 hours of supervised internship experience in one or more human service agencies in one semester, or eight hours weekly for each unit of credit.

HSV4802 Human Service Internship (3)

HSV4900 Human Services Seminar (1-3)

Seminar in Human Services. This seminar will cover topics of interest to the upper division Human Services major.

PSY1100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Application of the science of psychology to everyday living is emphasized as well as the major dimensions of contemporary psychology, its historical antecedents, and Christian relevance. This course is a prerequisite: for all other psychology courses.

PSY2200 Child Psychology (3)

Cross listed as CDV2210 Child Development (Middle). Study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, language, social, personality, and spiritual growth and development of children in the middle childhood period (ages eight to adolescence).

PSY2320 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)

Cross listed as SSC2120 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences. Addresses the nature of statistical methods, description of sample data, measures of central tendency and variation, applications of the binomial and normal distributions to probability statistics, estimation, fundamental concepts of probability statistics (including normal, students t and chi2), and the use of the same in social science. Prerequisite: PSY1100.

PSY2510 Social Psychology (3)

The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another in social situations is explored, with emphasis on multi-culturalism and Christian applications. Prerequisite: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3200 Psychology of Adolescence (3)

The course covers growth and development from middle childhood to young adulthood. The student is exposed to various theories related to behavior and attitudes of adolescents. Special attention is given to family and peer relations for ministry and counseling applications. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3250 Psychology of Aging (3)

Traces the ontological progress of the adult. Develop mental theories are presented and discussed from a variety of perspectives including the sociological, psychological, biological and spiritual views. The focus is on the process of adaptation to the life process and how this process influences the value and worth of the individual. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3300 Research Design and Methods (3)

Cross listed as SSC3130 Social Science Methods. Instructs the student in methodologies of research utilizing the research design, methods, experimental procedures and data analysis appropriate for psycho logical and social science investigations. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320.

PSY3310 Professional Writing for Research (3)

Students learn how to write journal articles, book chapters, topical reviews, and how to review the writing of other professionals. The students are expected to produce a journal style article for this class. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300.

PSY3320 Advanced Statistics (3)

Cross listed as SSC3120 Advanced Statistics. Advanced statistics expands upon the foundation of PSY2320 through broadening the student's understanding of central tendency theory and hypothesis testing. Introduces the student to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and to multiple regression. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300.

PSY3400 Counseling Theories (3)

Explores the philosophy, ethics, common elements, structure and presuppositions of psycho therapeutic systems Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3420 Counseling Skills Development (3)

This course fosters the development of listening and counseling skills. Students receive exposure and training in various methods of counseling through didactic and experiential process. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3450 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Uses a biopsychosocial approach to understand the factors which lead to the development, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3520 Group Dynamics (3)

Explores theories and research concerning leadership, membership, and procedures of institutional, social and psychotherapeutic groups. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3530 Educational Psychology (3)

Exploration and application of psychological theories and research methods to problems and techniques which influence teaching and learning in an educational setting. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Sophomore standing.

PSY3610 Learning and Memory (3)

A study and application of learning and memory from perspectives from both human and animal experience (physiological, psychological, behavioral and theological). Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320 Lab required, PSY3300.

PSY3620 Physiological Psychology (4)

Investigates the influence of physiology on behavior, affect and cognition. The emphasis of the class is the relationship between brain behavior and relationships in humans. Lab required. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300.

PSY4420 Theories of Personality (3)

Explores the psychological theories of personality development and personality structure. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY3400, PSY3450.

PSY4600 Psychopharmacology (3)

Introduction to the theory and rationale of psychotropic medication and its effects on affect and behavior. The course will include cellular dynamics, neurotransmitters as well as chemical properties of medication. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300, recommended to have PSY3450.

PSY4630 Psychological Testing (3)

Studies the history, construction and use of tests to assess intelligence, personality, attitudes and aptitudes for educational, medical, psychological and occupational settings. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300, recommended to have PSY3450.

PSY4740 Psychology and Religion (3)

Studies the interface of psychology and religion, concentrating on the religious dimensions and psychological experiences, and on psychological variables which help illuminate religious experience. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY4420.

PSY4800 Counseling Practicum (1-3)

Training and supervised counseling experience. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY3400, PSY3420. Credit/No credit.

PSY4810 Psychology Teaching Assistant (1-3)

Student will assist with tasks and projects assigned by the instructor of record for each course. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300, Junior/Senior standing. Credit/No credit.

PSY4815 Research Assistant (1-3)

Participation in research project conducted by one or more of the Psychology Department professors. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300. Credit/No credit.

PSY4900 Seminar in Psychology (3)

Acquaints the student with current topics of interest to psychologists. The class emphasis is on current, or recent trends in research, theory or application. Prerequisites: PSY1100, Junior/Senior standing.

PSY4915 Psychology Senior Integration Seminar (3)

This senior level course is designed to foster a high level of integration between the science of psychology and theology by focusing on a particular topic relevant to both areas.

PSY4950 Research Practicum (3)

In depth study of topics as agreed upon by the student and the professor. A research study, or in-depth literature review, written in journal style format is expected to be completed. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2320, PSY3300.

SSC2100 Introduction to Urban Studies (3)

Designed to introduce the student to the problems and prospects of urban culture. Special emphasis will be given to developing a specific Christian response to persons, society and culture in the urban context.

SSC2120 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)

Cross listed as PSY2320 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences. The nature of statistical methods, description of sample data, sampling, estimation, correlation, regression, fundamental concepts of probability, and the use of the same in social science.

SSC2200 American Government (3)

In addition to Asmerican political philosophies, the U.S. Constitution, political institutions, political processes, political behavior, and public policy, the relationship between Christians and government and politics is addressed.

SSC2300 Introduction to Sociology (3)

Study of aggregates of human behavior that form basic social institutions.

SSC2310 Child, Family and Community (3)

Students will examine the process of socialization, or the process by which a child develops the character traits, knowledge, and skills, that will enable him to become an effective member of society. This development as it occurs within the family, school, and community as well as the effects of childcare, and mass media are discussed. Class work and discussion will focus on how this information can be used by someone who will work with children as well as a Christian member of the community.

SSC2400 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)

Cross listed as ICS2100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. An introduction to cultural and social anthropology with emphasis on the basic terminology and overview of the field.

SSC2500 World Geography (3)

Introduction to the diverse geographical regions of the world. Inter-Cultural study of the spatial interaction of human beings with each other and their physical environment.

SSC2600 Social Problems (3)

Survey of social ills as to cause, effects and possible "cures."

SSC2900 Seminar in Social Science (3)

Selected special topics in the Social Sciences.

SSC3100 Social Science Theories (3)

Interdisciplinary focus on human behavior emphasizing explanation as the core of Social Science thinking. A case study and major research paper serve as the vehicle for interdisciplinary inquiry and explanation.

SSC3110 Marriage and Family (3)

The institutions of marriage and the family are explored from the sociological perspective which emphasizes the influence of societal norms on human behavior and social structures.

SSC3120 Advanced Statistics (3)

Cross listed as PSY3320 Advanced Statistics. Advanced statistics expands on the foundation of Introductory Statistics by expanding the student's understanding of Analysis of Variance and Multiple Regression. The course seeks to encourage advanced students to begin to develop research for presentation and publication.

SSC3130 Social Science Methods (3)

Cross listed as PSY3300 Research Methods and Design. Exposes the student to conducting research utilizing the research design, methods, experimental procedures and data analysis appropriate for psycho logical and social science investigations. Prerequisites: PSY1100, PSY2120.

SSC4110 Social Stratification (3)

Study of class relationships and power distribution in society.

SSC4200 Social Policy (3)

This course covers decisions made at local, state, and federal levels of government concerning the varied aspects pertaining to social policy.

SSC4300 Special Topics in Sociology (1-3)

Individualized studies contracted with the instructor.

SSC4600 Violent Encounters in the Family (3)

Dysfunctional and functional family patterns will be contrasted and related to child abuse, spouse abuse, parental abuse and other forms of family violence. Particular emphasis is given to methods of working with troubled families by those in ministry of reconciliation. Also discussed will be the responsibilities, both ethical and legal, which must be considered by professionals working with children and families.

SSC4800 Practicum: Field Experience (3)

Supervised and evaluated field experience for Social Science majors, arranged with the guidance and approval of the faculty academic advisor.

SSC4810 Social Science Teaching Assistant (1-3)

Student will assist with tasks and projects assigned by the instructor of record for each course. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing with instructor's approval.

SSC4900 Seminar in Social Science (1)

Selected special topics in the Social Sciences.

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