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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT OF
PSYCHOLOGY AND
COUNSELING
Head of Department
Dr. Lori Copeland
325-670-1295
HSU Box 16115
Faculty
Brandon Awbrey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Stephen Cook, Ph.D., Professor
Lori Copeland, Ph.D., Professor
Thomas V. Copeland, Jr., Ed.D., Professor
Randall J. Maurer, Ph.D., Professor
Sherry R. Rosenblad, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Priscilla R. Selvaraj, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
John Eric Swenson, Ph.D., Professor
Objectives- The work offered in psychology has three main
objectives: (1) to contribute to the liberal or general
education of the student; (2) to aid in the professional
preparation of the student in such areas as counseling,
social work, the ministry, and teaching; (3) to give basic
preparation to those expecting to make psychology their
profession.
The psychology major is available for the Bachelor of
Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Behavioral
Science degree plans. Although the major courses are the
same for both, the general degree requirements differ,
giving students flexibility in their studies. The Bachelor of
Science degree requires more credits in science and math.
The Bachelor of Arts program requires a foreign language
which is useful for advanced degree programs. The
Bachelor of Behavioral Science requires more credits in the
social sciences and is useful for students seeking a greater
breadth in these areas.
A student who majors in psychology with the intention of
entering into a field like counseling, teaching,
research,)psychological testing, or occupational therapy
should plan to continue work in a graduate school to obtain
a master’s degree. In many cases the Ph.D. is required if
one expects to reach the higher levels of employment.
Students wishing to pursue advanced degrees should
consult catalogs from various graduate schools to acquaint
themselves with admission requirements. Many of our
psychology majors continue their graduate studies within
our graduate program in Clinical Counseling and Marriage
and Family Therapy.
The 33 credits required for a major in psychology consists
of 18 required credits plus 15 upper level psychology
electives: PSYC 1301, 3303, one developmental course
(3306 or 3337), one social/relationships course (3307,
3340 or 4340), 3308, 4335, and 15 upper level psychology
electives. Consult with your advisor regarding further upper
level credit recommendations.
A minor in psychology consists of 18 semester credits with
9 credits as follows: PSYC 1301, 3303, and either 2300,
3306 or 3337; plus 9 upper level psychology elective
credits.
Technological Competency: The department accepts
Psychology 4335.
Courses in Psychology (PSYC)
1301 Introduction to Psychology
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2300 Life Span Development
3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
3301, 4301 Directed Study
3302 Psychology of Learning
3303 Abnormal Psychology
3306 Child and Adolescent Psychology
3307 Human Sexuality
3308 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
3309 Advanced Research and Statistics in Psychology
3310 Substance Abuse
3311 Mythbusters
3312 Psychological Statistics
3313 Psychological Disorders in Film
3314 Risk and Resilience in Children and Adolescents
3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences
3333 Educational Psychology
3335 Psychology of Crime
3337 Adult Development and Gerontology
3340 Social Psychology
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
4101, 4102, 4103 Directed Research
4310 Personality: Theories and Disorders
4315 Personality and Psychological Assessment
4321 Psychological Counseling
4335 History, Systems, and Philosophy of Psychology
4340 Psychology of the Family
4350 Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology
4370 Internship in Psychology
B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.
MINOR: PSYCHOLOGY
(PSYC)
(PYSC) Credits
Minor: Psychology (18 credits)
PSYC 1301 Intro to Psychology .............................................. 3
PSYC 3303 Abnormal Psychology.......................................... 3
PSYC 2300 Life Span Development or
PSYC 3306 Child/Adolescent Psychology or
PSYC 3337 Adult Development/Gerontology ......................... 3
PSYC upper level elective ....................................................... 3
PSYC upper level elective ....................................................... 3
PSYC upper level elective ....................................................... 3
TOTAL.................................................................................. 18
B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.
MINOR: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
(HCI)
(PYSC) Credits
Minor: Human Computer Interaction (21 credits)
CSCI 1320 Program Design I...................................................3
CSCI 3333 Graphic User Interface or
CSCI 3350 Web Technologies .................................................3
CSCI (Sophomore level or above) ...........................................3
PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology...................................3
PSYC 3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences or
PSYC 3308 Introduction to Research.......................................3
PSYC 4099Psychology of Technology ....................................3
PSYC electives.........................................................................3
TOTAL ..................................................................................21