The Psychology and Counselling concentration is designed to help the student understand psychological theories and principles, and to think critically about psychological issues and how they relate to other disciplines.
The student will be introduced to counselling methods in preparation for further study in a Master of Arts degree in Psychology or Counselling. The counselling level of concentration is not sufficient for a full-time counselling career, and the student is encouraged to continue in the area of study at a higher level.
Objectives:
- To equip the student with an appreciation of how to apply psychological principles to self and others in the daily habits of life.
- To assist the student in understanding the career and service options open to psychology students.
- To provide the background in psychology needed for those preparing for such vocations as the ministry, missions, school counseling and guidance, and teaching.
- To encourage students toward an understanding of how God can effect change through applying psychological principles and techniques.
- To prepare students to integrate personal faith and Biblical principles with psychological theory and practice.
- To prepare students for transition into graduate school in psychology, counselling, or related disciplines.
PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING (39 CR)
- PS140 Psychology of Personal Adjustment – 3
- PS220 Social Psychology – 3
- PS230 Educational Psychology – 3
- PS240 Child Psychology – 3
- PS260 Developmental Psychology – 3
- PS300 Principles of Counselling – 3
- PS320 Conflict Resolution – 3
- PS340 Child Education & Evangelism OR
- PS350 Youth Education and Evangelism – 3
- PS360 Child Guidance: Theory & Practice – 3
- PS400 Psychological Tests & Measurements – 3
- PS410 Abnormal Psychology – 3
- PS420 Guidance Counselling Techniques – 3
- PS470 Counselling Internship – 3
