Psychology - Columbia International University

Psychology from Columbia International University is a Campus Bachelor Personality Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of the Psychology program is to prepare students to research and address the mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual growth needs of people in clinical, academic, and church/mission settings. In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the college, the objectives of the Psychology program are as follows: Educational. The Psychology program is designed to furnish students with ability to do the following: Evaluate psychological paradigms by the authority of Scripture. Develop a broad understanding of how individuals,groups, and institutions think, feel, and relate, functionally and dysfunctionally. Understand the mechanics and value of psychological research, including measures of internal and external validity. Foster the mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational growth of themselves and others. Develop communication skills that demonstrate an ability to use biblical and psychological foundations while addressing contemporary issues. Employ diagnostic criteria needed to evaluate their own behavior and thought processes as well as those of others. Understand limitations related to ?dual role? counseling. Exercise basic counseling skills. Develop healthy institutional systems and evaluate and design healthy institutional programs. Articulate psychological information and concepts required for successful graduate level study in psychology, or related academic/professional fields. Vocational/Professional. Graduates of this program will be prepared: To begin graduate study in psychology or related professions,if this is their vocational calling. For career ministry roles with good personal, emotional,and relational maintenance. To work within a variety of private and governmental social service agencies such as psychiatric hospitals,mental health centers, geriatric centers, and rehabilitative institutions. To address human emotional/relational needs and functioning in a variety of settings using biblical and psychological principles. View more details on Columbia International University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Personality Psychology courses.