Psychology and Sociology Majors
Objectives:
Students will:
- Articulate and use the clinical and research methods used to study behavior, emotion, and thought, rather than the uncritical acceptance of intuitive feelings or personal experience as ways of knowing.
- Apply and critically evaluate the ideas, theories and research findings within psychology.
- Develop and practice oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Prepare for graduate study and/or entry-level work in the social services.
- Prepare for professions other than psychology and the social services that require an understanding of human behavior.
- Learn to integrate psychology theories and research findings with the Christian faith, both professionally and personally.
NOTES:
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson
- 40% or major requirements must be upper division
- Major & Resident GPAs: 2.0
- Total Hours required: 56
Gen Eds required by major (non-degreed students):
PSY111, SOC151, HIS262 and HIS261/or HIS elective for General Education courses also fulfill requirements in the Psychology major.
Major Requirements
Required = 29 Credit Hours
- PSY111 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY319 Integration of Psychology & Christianity
- PSY391X Statistics and Research Design
- PSY491 Senior Seminar in Psychology
- SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
- PSY296X/496X Human Services Internship I/II
- Choose one of the following (4 hours):
- PSY312 Conditioning and Learning
- PSY313 Motivation
- PSY327 Psych Tests/Measurements
- PSY492X Research Meth/Soc Science
- Choose one of the following (3 hours):
- PSY221 Child Development
- PSY224 Adolescent Development
- PSY227X Adult Development and Aging
- Choose one of the following (3 hours):
- PSY321 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY322X Social Psychology
- PSY323 Personality
- Choose one of the following (3 hours):
- PSY315 Physiological Psychology
- PSY324 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY328 History/Systems of Psychology
Social Science Electives
Required = 27 Credit Hours
IF YOU HAVE A CONCENTRATION: Check your concentration audit first. Concentration courses will help complete this section and/or major requirements. If more hours are needed, select from the list below.
IF YOU HAVE NO CONCENTRATION: Choose at least FOUR specific PSY courses from the list below and enough ANT/HIS/POL/PSY/SOC/SSC electives to complete this section. General Education History courses also fulfill Social Science Elective requirements.
Other Helpful Electives: PSY224 Adolescent Development; PSY380X Crisis Intervention with At-Risk Adolescents; PSY424 Counseling Theories; PSY425 Basic Helping Techniques; PSY495 Psychology Practicum; SOCS/C255X Social Problems: SOC/SSC355X Cultural Diversity
- PSY215X Marriage & the Family
- PSY232A Live Well Lived: Positive Psychology & Human Adjustment
- PSY309 Interpersonal Relationships
- PSY326X Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY330X Gender, Self and Society
- PSY375X Health Aspects of Chemical Dependency
- PSY380X Crisis Intervention w/At Risk Adolescents
- PSY411X Christian Values and Human Sexuality
- PSY424 Counseling Theories
- PSY425 Basic Helping Techniques
- PSY429 Psychology of Religion
- PSY495 Psychology Practicum
- ANT/HIS/POL/PSY/SOC/SSC Social Science Electives to meet 27 hours (Gen Ed History Courses apply here)
Psychology Concentrations
Additional Objectives
- Articulate Psychological theory and research related to working with at-risk populations.
- Understand the application of psychology to the legal system and public policy.
- Prepare for advanced study in law, criminal justice, or forensic psychology.
Required = 18 Credit Hours
- CJM110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJM211 Juvenile Delinquency
- CJM212 Introduction to Criminology
- CJM383 Law Enforcement Ethics and Morality
- Choose TWO of the following:
- CJM111 Introduction to Criminal Investigation
- CJM112 Introduction to Corrections
- SOC210 Criminal Law and Procedure
The Child and Family Studies concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in marriage & family therapy or working in a non-profit setting with children and/or families.
Required = 21 Credit Hours
- PSY221 Child Development or PSY224 Adolescent Development
- PSY215X Marriage and the Family
- PSY225X Introduction to Child Advocacy
- PSY309 Interpersonal Relationships
- PSY330X Gender, Self, and Society
- PSY411X Christian Values/Human Sexuality
- SOC410 Family Theories
The Pre-Clinical/Counseling concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in counseling or clinical psychology or entry-level mental health.
Required = 22 Credit Hours
- PSY321 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY327 Psychological Tests/Measurement or PSY492X Research Methods/Social Sciences
- PSY325 Exceptional Child or SOC221X Adolescent Culture
- PSY375X Health Aspects/Chemical Dependency
- PSY380X Crisis Intervention with At-Risk Adolescents
- PSY424 Counseling Theories
- PSY425 Basic Helping Skills
The Pre-Social Services concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in social work or working in non-profit/human services settings.
Required = 21 Credit Hours
- SOC255X Social Problems
- SOC355X Cultural Diversity
- CJM211 Juvenile Delinquency
- PSY225X Introduction to Child Advocacy
- SSC281X Introduction to Human Services
- PSY424 Counseling Theories
- PSY425 Basic Helping Techniques
The Sociology major is designed to help students better comprehend the social influences that impact human behavior, interpersonal relationships, group interaction, organizational behavior, and societal influences. Students are exposed to concepts, principles, and theories focusing on these various levels. The study of sociology also develops the capacity for critical and analytical thinking about human behavior, community dynamics and social policies. As they study, students also consider a Christian perspective on human nature, relationships, and the world as a system. All of these elements together enable students to see how God views such social issues as inequality, race relationships, homelessness, and family relationships. Equipped with their understanding of social influences, students are also encouraged to become involved in the church and the community as a lifestyle to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. The comprehensive curriculum will help prepare students to work in a variety of settings whether social/human services, community action, ministry and governmental organizations as well as empower them for further graduate work.
Sociology Objectives:
- Model and encourage both academic excellence and a social perspective for understanding human behavior.
- Develop an understanding of the use of research methods for studying social behavior at a variety of levels beyond the uncritical acceptance of personal experience or commonsense as ways of knowing.
- Be introduced to the ideas, theories and research findings within sociology which they will learn to analyze, apply, and critically evaluate, and about which they will write effectively.
- Prepare for graduate study, entry-level work in the social services, and other careers with basic skills in which they can apply an understanding of human behavior.
- Integrate sociological theories and research findings with the Christian faith, both professionally and personally.
- Develop a “World Christian” perspective with an ability to work in diverse or cross-cultural settings both inside the US and abroad, along with understanding how one’s life and ministries fit into world missions.
NOTES:
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson
- 40% or major requirements must be upper division
- Major & Resident GPAs: 2.0
- Total Hours required: 50
Gen Eds required by major:
Sociology majors must take PSY111 as their social science general education course. General education courses cannot be applied to this major.
Major Requirements
Required = 29 Credit Hours
Note: 3 hours of SOC296X is required. SOC151 can not be re-used as general education requirement.
- SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC322X Social Psychology
- SOC353 Urban Sociology
- SOC391X Statistics and Research Design
- SOC451 Social Theories
- SOC255X Social Problems
- SOC296X Psychology/Sociology Internship I (grade of C or better)
- SOC355X Cultural Diversity
- SOC492X Research Methods/Social Sciences
Social Science Electives
Required = 21 Credit Hours
IF YOU HAVE A CONCENTRATION: Check your concentration audit first. Concentration courses will help complete this section and/or major requirements. If more hours are needed, select from the list below.
IF YOU HAVE NO CONCENTRATION: Choose at least SIX specific ANT/HIS/PSY/SOC/SSC courses from the list below and enough SOC/PSY electives to bring total major requirements to 50 hours. (EXCLUDES GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
*** Other Helpful Electives: PSY224 Adolescent Development; PSY380X Crisis Intervention with At-Risk Adolescents; PSY424 Counseling Theories; PSY425 Basic Helping Techniques; PSY495 Psychology Practicum; SOC/SSC255X Social Problems: SOC/SSC355X Cultural Diversity
- ANT271 Cultural Anthropology
- HIS376 Minority Experience in America
- CJM110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJM211 Juvenile Delinquency
- CJM212 Introduction to Criminology
- SOC215X Marriage and the Family
- SOC221X Adolescent Culture
- SOC225X Introduction to Child Advocacy
- SOC227X Adult Development and Aging
- SOC330X Gender, Self, and Society
- SOC410 Family Theories
- SC281X Introduction to Human Services
- SSC283 Chicago: Up-Close and Personal
- SOC496X Human Services Internship II (grade of C or better)
- ANT/CJM/HIS/POL/PSY/SOC/SSC Social Science Electives to meet 21 hours
Sociology Concentrations
Required = 18 Credit Hours
- CJM110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJM211 Juvenile Delinquency
- CJM212 Introduction to Criminology
- CJM383 Law Enforcement Ethics and Morality
- Choose TWO of the following:
- CJM111 Introduction to Criminal Investigation
- CJM112 Introduction to Corrections
- SOC210 Criminal Law and Procedure
The Child and Family Services Concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in marriage & family therapy or working in a non-profit setting with children and/or families.
Required = 21 Credit Hours
- PSY221 Child Development or PSY224 Adolescent Development
- SOC215X Marriage and the Family
- SOC225X Introduction to Child Advocacy
- PSY309 Interpersonal Relationships
- SOC330X Gender, Self, and Society
- PSY411X Christian Values/Human Sexuality
- SOC410 Family Theories
The Pre-Social Services Concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in social work or working in non-profit/human services settings.
Required = 21 Credit Hours
- SOC255X Social Problems
- SOC355X Cultural Diversity
- CJM211 Juvenile Delinquency
- SOC225X Introduction to Child Advocacy
- SSC281X Introduction to Human Services
- PSY424 Counseling Theories (Preq: PSY221,224,227X or 321)
- PSY425 Basic Helping Techniques