This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive survey of the field by introducing you to its major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings. Topics include worldviews in psychology, history of psychology, current perspectives in psychology, and models of integration of psychology and Christianity. This course will provide you with a broader understanding of human behavior and how the field of psychology and its study affects our lives. The topics speak to your own experiences and behavior, and will apply to real world events and issues. Further, this course is designed for the purpose of laying the groundwork for the study of psychology. It is intended to give you an understanding of the background and philosophical ideas that influence psychology today.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
The course uses Macmillan Learning, Achieve: Psychology in Everyday Life (an online interactive program and e-text). The student will find specific instructions about ordering this resource within the syllabus.
The course utilizes various activities and reading in LaunchPad, as well as three papers.
14 Unit Exams in LaunchPad are worth 50 points each, and three Involvement Activities (papers) are worth 100 points each, for a total of 1,000 points in the course.
This course deals with developmental psychology (cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development) and
applies the subject matter to those actively working with children, including parents, teachers, coaches, etc. It
meets Taylor’s Foundational Core as we consider how a right relationship with God, others, self, and the world
equips us to minister Christ’s redemptive love and truth to a world in need. This course highlights the beauty
and nature of development while encouraging critical thinking and spiritual maturity.
By the end of the course, if you apply yourself, you can expect to:
This course uses OpenText, a free online resource.
This course consists of 5 quizzes, one observational assignment, one Big Idea assignment, and video assignments.
This course is designed to provide a general overview of the developmental process in humans from conception through death and dying. Included is attention to the physical, cognitive, spiritual and psychosocial developments.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Think critically about major issues and controversies related to human development. Students will
evaluate and synthesize information from diverse resources to reach an informed conclusion.
2. Compare, contrast, and evaluate human development from multiple theoretical perspectives and
approaches throughout prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult stages of development.
3. Apply theories, concepts, and research findings in promoting well-being.
4. Analyze the interplay between biological, social, personality, cognitive, and spiritual factors in shaping
development.
5. Identify major developmental milestones and developmentally appropriate behavior.
6. Apply developmental concepts in personal and professional settings.
7. Appraise and interpret research related to psychological concepts, its limitations, and research
strategies.
8. Identify the effects of sociocultural contexts and diversity on human development.
9. Understand and distinguish between changes in biological, cognitive, and socioemotional development
throughout the lifespan.
10. Develop an understanding of nature versus nurture as it relates to development.
Types of Assignments Points per Assignment
Total Points of Assignments
8 Chapter Discussion Boards 20
4 Reflective Discussion Boards 25
4 Exams 50 200
Moral Dilemmas 40
Lifespan Review Project Preparation 100
Lifespan Review Paper 100
Total Points = 700
A study of the nature, causes and treatment of maladaptive behavior with special consideration given to the symptoms and dynamics of psychological disorders.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course consists of 13 modules utilizing readings, the textbook, and short videos.
Evaluation includes completion of class notes, learning activities, quizzes and a final project.
A study of the major current systematic psychological theories of personality. Consideration is given to their underlying assumptions and usefulness for research and therapeutic process.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course consists of 12 assignments and one final project.
Each assignment is worth 70 points with the final project worth 160 points, for a total of 1,000 points for the course.