Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Anthropology
The Psychological Anthropology major is based on the traditional emphasis of culture and personality in anthropology, and the emergent field of cross-cultural psychology.
Psychological Anthropology Major (44 units) BA
Lower Division Requirements
ANT225 Cultural Anthropology
ANT225 Cultural Anthropology
A general survey of Cultural Anthropology as a social science, including cultural factors that affect human behavior. Topics include language, kinship, art, religion, subsistence, and cultural change. This course or BEH 100 is a prerequisite for all other courses in Anthropology. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | ANT225-A | A | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 05/06/2013 | Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sch Business Building 252 |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-C | C | TBA | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday | 9:30 AM - 12:20 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-B | B | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Sch Business Building ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-A | A | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Yeager Center ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-D | D | TBA | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Sch Business Building 202 |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-D | D | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
Methodology Requirements
BEH250 Prof Readg & Writing in Beh Sci
BEH250 Prof Readg & Writing in Beh Sci
This course exposes students the communications within the Behavioral Sciences found in the professional journals, conferences and related newsletters. The course will establish the student's competence in reading and writing consistent with the APA style used within the disciplines and professions and will assist the student in professional communication in the business aspects of the Behavioral Sciences related professions. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
BEH333 Epistemology & Worldview
BEH333 Epistemology & Worldview
This course examines the basic models of integrating the Christian faith and modern behavioral sciences, including the development of Biblical examples of worldview and epistemology. Emphasis is placed upon the student's development of a personal theory of integration. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | BEH333-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | BEH333-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
BEH383 Stat Tech Behavioral Sci w/SPSS
BEH383 Stat Tech Behavioral Sci w/SPSS
The collection, treatment, and interpretation of data in research and testing using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). Prerequisite: BEH 256. Enrollment in this course is contingent upon the successful completion of the Pre-Statistics Exam. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (4 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | BEH383-A | A | Pelletier, Joseph P. | 05/06/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 209 |
| Fall 2013 | BEH383-A | A | Machado, Reba Joyce | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Sch Business Building 209 |
| Fall 2013 | BEH383-B | B | Larsen, Anne-Marie | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 209 |
| Fall 2013 | BEH383-C | C | Ward, Tracy H. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 209 |
| Spring 2014 | BEH383-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | BEH383-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
BEH385 Methods of Research with SPSS
BEH385 Methods of Research with SPSS
An examination of philosophical assumptions and scientific methodology for both quantitative and qualitative approaches including experimental designs, correlation studies, survey research, interview techniques, naturalistic observation and participant observation. Research issues include design and data analysis with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) computer program, systematic evaluation of practices, and ethical issues related to research. Prerequisite: BEH 383. (4 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | BEH385-B | B | McBride, Neal F. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | Yeager Center B113 |
| Fall 2013 | BEH385-A | A | Pelletier, Joseph P. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Yeager Center B113 |
| Spring 2014 | BEH385-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | BEH385-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | TBA Array |
Upper Division Requirements
ANT325 Physical Anthro & Archeology
ANT325 Physical Anthro & Archeology
A general survey of Physical Anthropology, including genetics, human variability, primatology and fossil man with special emphasis on the creation/evolution controversy. Methods and techniques of archaeology are also taught as they relate to both physical and cultural anthropology. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Multicultural; Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | ANT325-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
ANT340 Theory in Anthropology
ANT340 Theory in Anthropology
An overview and examination of anthropological theory in historic context. This addresses theory of Culture as the main focus but includes Archeological theory and perspectives from Physical and Linguistic anthropology. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | ANT340-A | A | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 09/03/2013 | Thursday | 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM | InsideCBU Array |
ANT350 Language and Culture
ANT350 Language and Culture
An examination of the relationship between culture and language including a basic understanding of language, the development of language, linguistic aspects of culture and how the symbiosis of language and culture affect individuals, groups and nations. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Multicultural; Spring)
ANT430 Culture and Personality
ANT430 Culture and Personality
An examination of the interaction between personal patterns of behavior and social influences; consideration of the environment/heredity issue in human life. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | ANT430-A | A | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA ONLN |
Concentration Courses (12-15 Units)
Cultural Anthropology
ANT360 Globalization and Culture
ANT360 Globalization and Culture
This course is designed for students to understand and interact with their diverse world through the study of globalization. Topics will globalization as evidenced in:?identity and ethnic study, immigration and migration movements, world economics and subsistence (poverty and wealth), intercultural and cross cultural lifestyles (cultural universals, gender roles, kinship), shared world religions and the means through which these aspects of globalization are shared (media, world economy). Finally, students will consider how and wy the anthropological study of globalization is critical to engage in various academic and professional disciplines. Students will also learn various anthropological theories regarding the process of globalization and its significant effects. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Multicultural; Spring)
ANT400 Special Topics in Anthropology
ANT400 Special Topics in Anthropology
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Anthropology. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic.Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units)
ANT410 Econ and Pol Anthropology
ANT410 Econ and Pol Anthropology
This course is designed for students to understand cultural systems of subsistence and social organization and control. Focusing on case studies and theoretical perspectives in anthropology regarding economics and political systems, students will explore the meaning and function of various approaches to subsistence and social organization. using the comparative perspective (ethnology), students will shape their own views of cultural groups and the extent to which they employ these patterns of culture. Students will also explore the roles and obligations assigned to individuals within various economic and political systems. Prerequisite: ANT 225. or BEH 100. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Spring)
ANT450 Kinship and Family
ANT450 Kinship and Family
This course is designed for students to understand and interact with a diversity of kinship systems, both modern and historic. Focusing on case studies and theoretical perspectives in anthropology regarding kinship, students will explore the meaning of family and the role it plays throughout the world. Using the comparative perspective (ethnology), students will shape their perspectives about family through the exploration of cultural groups and the extent to which they employ kinship. Students will also explore the rights and obligations assigned to individuals within various family systems. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall)
Psychological Anthropology
PSY213 General Psychology
PSY213 General Psychology
This introductory course is a survey of the process of adjustment, growth, learning, remembering, perceiving, thinking, sensation, and emotions. It is meant to better equip the student to predict and control his life, and to understand the behavior of others as well as influence their lives. This course is a prerequisite to all other courses in Psychology. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | PSY213-A | A | Pearce, Kenneth C. | 05/06/2013 | Monday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-A | A | Ramirez, Rebecca R. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM | InsideCBU Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-B | B | Handojo, Virgo | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | TBA ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-F | F | Candelas, Cory Lynne | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-D | D | Handojo, Virgo | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-E | E | Pelletier, Joseph P. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-C | C | Pelletier, Joseph P. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 124 |
| Spring 2014 | PSY213-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY213-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY213-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
PSY320 Life Span Development
PSY320 Life Span Development
Principles of psychological development from birth to senescence. Prerequisite: PSY 213. (3 units; Fall, Spring))
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | PSY320-B | B | Candelas, Cory Lynne | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY320-A | A | Handojo, Virgo | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY320-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY320-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
PSY322 Theories of Personality
PSY322 Theories of Personality
Survey of theories of personality emphasizing structure, dynamics, functions, and development of basic attitudes that influence behavior and develop constructive behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 213. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | PSY322-B | B | Neece, Brittany Paige | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM | InsideCBU Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY322-A | A | Pearce, Kenneth C. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | InsideCBU Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY322-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY322-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | TBA Array |
PSY346 Abnormal Psychology
PSY346 Abnormal Psychology
Study of the dynamics, cultural implications and prevention of abnormal behavior including neuroses, psychoses, character disorders, psychosomatic reactions and other abnormal personality patterns. Textual and lecture attention will be given to the impact of the environment and oppressed populations in relation to abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 213.(3 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | PSY346-A | A | Larsen, Anne-Marie | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY346-B | B | Pearce, Kenneth C. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | InsideCBU Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY346-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY346-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM | TBA Array |
PSY473 Psychophysiology
PSY473 Psychophysiology
Introduction to the neural and endocrine processes underlying brain function and behavior. Lecture only. Prerequisite: PSY 213. (3 units; Fall; Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | PSY473-A | A | Minton, Carol | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | InsideCBU Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY473-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY473-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
Optional Concentrations* (12 units)
Students can earn a concentration in the following areas by completing the certificate requirements**: Christian Behavioral Science, Cognitive Psychology, Diversity, Life Span Development, Religion and Behavior, or Social Work.
*Each optional concentration requires the completion of twelve (12) distinct units beyond the major.
**Certificate requirements are located in the Academic Program section of the catalog by certificate title.
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