Psychology
Contact Information Richard Beck, Chair ACU Box 28011 Abilene, Texas 79699-8011 Chambers Hall, Room 210
Phone: 325-674-2310 Fax: 325-674-6968 Email: psycinfo@psyc.acu.edu
Major and Minor: Psychology
Page Links: | Faculty Stephen H. Allison, Professor Richard Beck, Associate Professor Cherisse Flanagan, Instructor and Director ACU Billy Jones, Professor Robert McKelvain, Professor Larry Norsworthy, Professor T. Scott Perkins, Professor Jennifer Shewmaker, Assistant Professor Jeffrey Wherry, Professor
Course Descriptions Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Courses offered by the Department of Psychology include those with the following designation: PSYC. |
The Department of Psychology offers the Bachelor of Science in psychology. A minor in psychology may be added to other majors.
The Master of Science degree is available in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology and school psychology. See the Graduate School section of this catalog.
Introduction
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. Students have the opportunity to study fundamental principles of human development, learning, personality and physiological psychology. Students also learn concepts and skills in the application of psychology to industrial, clinical, counseling and other work settings.
The major in psychology is intended to prepare students to be effective in:
• Understanding the history, theories, concepts and ideas of psychology and assessing
those ideas in light of Christian faith;
• Synthesizing knowledge, creativity and Christian commitment to fashion solutions
to problems and take advantage of opportunities;
• The fundamental helping skills that enhance opportunities for Christian service and will
provide the foundation for further professional training;
• Preparation for graduate and professional training.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU’s Study Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman year.
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement Information section of this catalog.
PSYCHOLOGY (BS)
BS: PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE PLAN (PSYC) ______________________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................... BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ..................................................................................... BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................................................ BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................ Advanced Bible ................................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... Literature ........................................................................................................... | 3 3 |
| Speech | |
| COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................................................... | 3 |
| History | |
| HIST 100-299 ..................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Science | |
BIOL 120 Biology: Human Perspective .................................................................. Choose from: chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, NUTR 120 ............................ | 3 3 |
| Mathematics | |
| MATH 120, MATH 123, MATW 120/020, or higher (except MATH 147) ........................ | 3 |
| Exercise Science | |
| EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................................................................... | 4 |
| University Seminar | |
| UNIV 100 ........................................................................................................... | 1 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | 41 |
| BS DEGREE CORE | |
| English | |
| ENGL 112 Composition and Literature or ENGL 326 Business and Professional Writing ..................................................... |
3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology .................................................................... Choose two: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography, philosophy, political science, sociology (maximum one course per area) ............................... | 3
6 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ...................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL BS CORE ..................................................................................................... | 15 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
| Psychology | |
PSYC 232 Developmental Psychology ................................................................... PSYC 233 Physiological Psychology ....................................................................... PSYC 241 Principles of Learning ........................................................................... PSYC 368 Psychological Tests and Measurement .................................................... PSYC 351 Experimental Psychology ...................................................................... PSYC 370 Social Psychology ................................................................................ PSYC 382 Abnormal Psychology ........................................................................... PSYC 451 Statistics in Psychological Research ....................................................... PSYC 485 Introduction to Counseling .................................................................... PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology .......................................................... Psychology selections .......................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 9 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 41 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum ............................................................................................................ | 31 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum grade for each course in major ............................................................... Minimum GPA in major ........................................................................................ Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | C 2.00 2.00 33 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
The Department of Psychology offers two highly-capable and motivated students the opportunity to participate in the Professional Career Track. The Professional Career Track includes intensive professional mentoring, special summer opportunities in psychological research, and a cross-cultural, international learning experience. Students in the Professional Career Track program may also join the Accelerated Professional Career Track where, by careful scheduling of courses, students have the option to achieve a master’s degree in the four years it usually takes to receive only a bachelor’s degree. For information concerning both the Professional Career Track program and the Accelerated Career Track program contact Dr. Jeff Wherry in the Department of Psychology.
| MINOR: PSYCHOLOGY | |
|---|---|
| General (PSGE) | |
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology .................................................................... PSYC 382 Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology ..................................................... PSYC 100-499 .................................................................................................... PSYC 300-499 .................................................................................................... | 3
3 6 6 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 18 |
| Child Emphasis (PSCH) | |
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology .................................................................... PSYC 232 Developmental Psychology ................................................................... PSYC 374 Emotionally Disturbed Child .................................................................. PSYC 392 Child Psychology .................................................................................. PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology .......................................................... PSYC 373 or 376 ................................................................................................. | 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 18 |
| Counseling Related (PSCO) | |
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology .................................................................... PSYC 232 Developmental Psychology ................................................................... PSYC 382 Abnormal Psychology ........................................................................... PSYC 388 Teams and Team Leadership ................................................................. PSYC 485 Introduction to Counseling .................................................................... PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology .......................................................... | 3 3 3 3 4 3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 19 |
| Research Oriented (PSRE) | |
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology .................................................................... PSYC 233 Physiological Psychology ....................................................................... PSYC 241 Principles of Learning ........................................................................... PSYC 351 Experimental Psychology ...................................................................... PSYC 368 Psychological Tests and Measurement .................................................... PSYC 451 Statistics in Psychological Research ....................................................... PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology .......................................................... | 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 22 |
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