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2024-2025 PSYC 320

Tests and Measurement

In the course, psychometric theory and principles of test development are examined. Other topics include: reliability, validity, item analysis, and use of tests in educational, industrial, and counselling settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 207 and third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 322

Research Methods in Psychology II

Issues and methods related to the conduct and analysis of psychological research. Internal and external validity, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, research ethics, and analysis of variance. Projects involve both library and empirical research components.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201, 207, and third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 322

Research Methods in Psychology II

Issues and methods related to the conduct and analysis of psychological research. Internal and external validity, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, research ethics, and analysis of variance. Projects involve both library and empirical research components.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 331

Theories of Counselling

A survey of selected theories of counselling and psychotherapy: their theoretical base, view of the nature of the person, key concepts, goals, roles of therapist and client, techniques, and overall effectiveness.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 331

Theories of Counselling

A survey of selected theories of counselling and psychotherapy: their theoretical base, view of the nature of the person, key concepts, goals, roles of therapist and client, techniques, and overall effectiveness.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 335

Positive Psychology

Addresses the scientific study of positive psychology: what enables individuals and communities to thrive. Students will learn about and apply current research designs, empirical findings, evidence-based assessment tools, theories, and techniques in their exploration of this strength-based psychology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 or 106, and third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 335

Positive Psychology

Addresses the scientific study of positive psychology: what enables individuals and communities to thrive. Students will learn about and apply current research designs, empirical findings, evidence-based assessment tools, theories, and techniques in their exploration of this strength-based psychology.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 339

Mental Health & Adjustment

A psychological perspective on the experiences and problems humans encounter in daily living. Self-understanding in such areas as love, work, religion, sexuality, values and meaning, and interpersonal relationships as well as growth models and health.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 339

Mental Health and Adjustment

A psychological perspective on the experiences and problems humans encounter in daily living. Self-understanding in such areas as love, work, religion, sexuality, values and meaning, and interpersonal relationships as well as growth models and health.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 or 106, and third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 340

Interpersonal & Helping Skills

Skills for developing helping relationships from a Christian perspective. A problem-management approach to helping: helping theory and skills practice.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 340

Interpersonal and Helping Skills

Skills for developing helping relationships from a Christian perspective. A problem-management approach to helping: helping theory and skills practice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 or 106, and third-year standing.
2024-2025 PSYC 342

Psychology of Adolescence

The physical and psychological processes that take place during adolescence. Issues of identity formation, moral development, physical development, changes in family relationships and development of independence, sexuality in adolescence, a perspective on peer relationships and pressures, and anticipation of vocational preparation.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 215 and third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 342

Psychology of Adolescence

The physical and psychological processes that take place during adolescence. Issues of identity formation, moral development, physical development, changes in family relationships and development of independence, sexuality in adolescence, a perspective on peer relationships and pressures, and anticipation of vocational preparation.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 345

Disorders of Childhood & Adolescence

This course focuses on major forms of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. These include disorders of behaviour and emotion, developmental and learning problems, and problems related to physical and mental health. The focus is on the child, not just the disorder, and the biological, psychological, developmental, socio-cultural, and spiritual influences.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 345

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

This course focuses on major forms of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. These include disorders of behaviour and emotion, developmental and learning problems, and problems related to physical and mental health. The focus is on the child, not just the disorder, and the biological, psychological, developmental, socio-cultural, and spiritual influences.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 215 and third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 356

Motivation & Emotion

An advanced study of the motivational and emotional processes that influence complex human thought and behavior. Concepts will be explored from historical, biological, environmental/learning, and psychological perspectives and applied to real-world situations.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 356

Motivation and Emotion

An advanced study of the motivational and emotional processes that influence complex human thought and behavior. Concepts will be explored from historical, biological, environmental/learning, and psychological perspectives and applied to real-world situations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2024-2025 PSYC 360

Psychology of Sport

The need for and purpose of psychology in sport and physical activity. An examination of the research focusing on psychological and social psychological factors influencing athletic and motor performance.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third year standing
Cross-listed: HKIN 340
2025-2026 PSYC 360

Psychology of Sport

The need for and purpose of psychology in sport and physical activity. An examination of the research focusing on psychological and social psychological factors influencing athletic and motor performance.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 382

Cognitive Science of Religion

An historical and thematic overview of the cognitive science of religion, introducing students to major figures, themes, methods, models, and results from the discipline. A major emphasis is understanding cognitive processes important for sustaining belief in supernatural agents, afterlife beliefs, prayer, and rituals. Students will also investigate the philosophical implications of the scientific data, connecting the cognitive science of religion to issues such as the rationality of religious belief and the lived experience of religious believers.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
Cross-listed: PHIL 382
2025-2026 PSYC 382

Cognitive Science of Religion

An historical and thematic overview of the cognitive science of religion, introducing students to major figures, themes, methods, models, and results from the discipline. A major emphasis is understanding cognitive processes important for sustaining belief in supernatural agents, afterlife beliefs, prayer, and rituals. Students will also investigate the philosophical implications of the scientific data, connecting the cognitive science of religion to issues such as the rationality of religious belief and the lived experience of religious believers.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 384

Evolutionary Psychology

A thematic overview of evolutionary psychology, introducing students to applications of an evolutionary framework to various aspects of human thought and behavior. Topics surveyed include origins, sex, group cooperation, morality, religion, and cultural group selection. Students will also investigate broader social and philosophical implications of the scientific data, connecting evolutionary psychology to issues such as moral decision making and perspectives on the human person.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 384

Evolutionary Psychology

A thematic overview of evolutionary psychology, introducing students to applications of an evolutionary framework to various aspects of human thought and behavior. Topics surveyed include origins, sex, group cooperation, morality, religion, and cultural group selection. Students will also investigate broader social and philosophical implications of the scientific data, connecting evolutionary psychology to issues such as moral decision making and perspectives on the human person.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 385

Qualitative Research Methods

This course will introduce students to various traditions of qualitative social inquiry and their associated methodological features. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of these traditions of inquiry as their associated methods of data collection and analysis are applied in a range of research settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. at the 300- or 400-level of PSYC, SOCI, and/or ANTH.
Cross-listed: SOCI/ANTH 385
2025-2026 PSYC 385

Qualitative Research Methods

This course will introduce students to various traditions of qualitative social inquiry and their associated methodological features. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of these traditions of inquiry as their associated methods of data collection and analysis are applied in a range of research settings.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 390

Special Topics in Psychology

An examination of selected issues, theories, or topics within the field of psychology.

Course Credits: 1, 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 390

Special Topics in Psychology

An examination of selected issues, theories, or topics within the field of psychology.

Course Credits: 1, 2, 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 399

Travel Study - Discover the European Psychologists

This travel studies course explores the historical and cultural contexts that influenced the founders of psychoanalytic and logotherapy psychologies. Specifically, this course examines the zeitgeist of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Viktor Frankl and how the intellectual climate of their time influenced their theories. The existing political, social, religious, and economic forces - including racial discrimination and war - will be studied within the localities that these psychologists lived and practiced to understand the global and European context for psychological thinking and social engagement. This is an experiential group based course where interaction with the various presentations and encounters are processed throughout each day with debriefing and feedback sessions. Engaging the intensity of the experience (e.g. Dachau, Frankl & Jungian Institutes etc.) enables a deeper connection and learning of the social context and the dynamics of racism and global issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year psychology majors, or other students with instructor's consent.
2025-2026 PSYC 399

Travel Study: Discover the European Psychologists

This travel studies course explores the historical and cultural contexts that influenced the founders of psychoanalytic and logotherapy psychologies. Specifically, this course examines the zeitgeist of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Viktor Frankl and how the intellectual climate of their time influenced their theories. The existing political, social, religious, and economic forces - including racial discrimination and war - will be studied within the localities that these psychologists lived and practiced to understand the global and European context for psychological thinking and social engagement. This is an experiential group based course where interaction with the various presentations and encounters are processed throughout each day with debriefing and feedback sessions. Engaging the intensity of the experience (e.g. Dachau, Frankl & Jungian Institutes etc.) enables a deeper connection and learning of the social context and the dynamics of racism and global issues.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 408

History & Systems of Psychology

Historical roots of modern psychology. Major systems of thought within the discipline in the context of a Christian view of humans and the world.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 408

History and Systems of Psychology

Historical roots of modern psychology. Major systems of thought within the discipline in the context of a Christian view of humans and the world.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 or 106, and fourth-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 411

Psychology & Spirituality

This course examines the notion of spirituality in light of the psychological theories of Jung, Frankl, Maslow, May, Fromm; contemporary trans-personal psychologists; and Christianity, as well as several Eastern religions. Includes the exploration of spiritual themes such as suffering, surrender and relinquishment, forgiveness, love and unity, ecstasy and peak experience, mysticism and sacredness, creativity, meaning, meditation and serenity, authenticity and truth, and birth and death.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 412

Strategies for the Exceptional Child

This course builds upon the information presented in introductory courses to inclusive education. It is intended for pre-professional Education students, professional teachers, and those in psychology, social services, and nursing, and is designed to provide information and strategies for: assessing the needs of students, developing intervention techniques, and utilizing the resources of various professionals to meet the diverse needs of exceptional students and exceptional families. Enrolment in this class includes a practicum in a special needs setting.

Course Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 310 or PSYC 310
Cross-listed: EDUC 412.
2025-2026 PSYC 412

Strategies for the Exceptional Child

This course builds upon the information presented in introductory courses to inclusive education. It is intended for pre-professional Education students, professional teachers, and those in psychology, social services, and nursing, and is designed to provide information and strategies for: assessing the needs of students, developing intervention techniques, and utilizing the resources of various professionals to meet the diverse needs of exceptional students and exceptional families. Enrolment in this class includes a practicum in a special needs setting.

Course Credits: 4
2024-2025 PSYC 415

Human Sexuality

Concepts and materials treating the meaning and significance of human sexuality. Due to the discussion-oriented format, preparation, attendance, and full participation are required.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 415

Human Sexuality

Concepts and materials treating the meaning and significance of human sexuality. Due to the discussion-oriented format, preparation, attendance, and full participation are required.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 416

Psychology & the Law

A consideration of human behaviour within the legal system, including issues related to giving testimony, jury decision-making, and defense pleas.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 416

Psychology and the Law

A consideration of human behaviour within the legal system, including issues related to giving testimony, jury decision-making, and defense pleas.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 418

Memory & Attention

This course examines current models of the human memory system, as well as practical mnemonic aids and theoretical issues and models.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 418

Memory and Attention

This course examines current models of the human memory system, as well as practical mnemonic aids and theoretical issues and models.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105, 106, 201; plus 6 additional sem. hrs. of Psychology.
2025-2026 PSYC 420

Adult Development & Aging

An introduction to the developmental tasks, issues, and experiences common to human development from young adulthood through old age. The theories of adult development and aging; the role of genetic and environmental factors in aging; the effects of aging on sensation and perception, learning and cognition, personality and adjustment; and the issues of death and bereavement are topics examined.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 420

Adult Development and Aging

An introduction to the developmental tasks, issues, and experiences common to human development from young adulthood through old age. The theories of adult development and aging; the role of genetic and environmental factors in aging; the effects of aging on sensation and perception, learning and cognition, personality and adjustment; and the issues of death and bereavement are topics examined.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 215, and third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 431

Introduction to Career Counselling & Development

A critical introduction to the theory and practice of career counselling. The course offers an overview of major factors affecting career development. Current trends and how to meet developing needs. The importance of effective career counselling in the lifelong development of the individual.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 431

Introduction to Career Counselling and Development

A critical introduction to the theory and practice of career counselling. The course offers an overview of major factors affecting career development. Current trends and how to meet developing needs. The importance of effective career counselling in the lifelong development of the individual.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 331, and third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 440

Psychology of Religion

An application of the tools of empirical psychology to the study of the development and function of religious experience. This course offers an analysis of the role of religious experience in the human personality. Specific religious experiences (e.g., conversion, prayer, glossolalia, miracles) are examined with a view to understanding their function in the normal individual.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: RELS 470.
2025-2026 PSYC 440

Psychology of Religion

An application of the tools of empirical psychology to the study of the development and function of religious experience. This course offers an analysis of the role of religious experience in the human personality. Specific religious experiences (e.g., conversion, prayer, glossolalia, miracles) are examined with a view to understanding their function in the normal individual.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 471

Human Neuropsychology

An in-depth examination of the relationship between brain function and psychological processes such as spatial processing, language, and executive functioning. Behavioral and psychological consequences of neurological disorders will be the focus of inquiry.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 254, and third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 471

Human Neuropsychology

An in-depth examination of the relationship between brain function and psychological processes such as spatial processing, language, and executive functioning. Behavioral and psychological consequences of neurological disorders will be the focus of inquiry.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 497

Senior Thesis

Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in thesis form.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum GPA 3.3; permission from department chair.
2025-2026 PSYC 497

Senior Thesis

Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in thesis form.

Course Credits: 3