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Counseling Related (PSCO)
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology ............................ 3
PSYC 232 Developmental Psychology ..................................... 3
PSYC 382 Abnormal Psychology .................................. 3
PSYC 388 Teams and Team Leadership ................................... 3
PSYC 485 Introduction to Counseling ...................................... 4
PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology ........................... 3
TOTAL ............................................................................................ 19
Research Oriented (PSRE)
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology .. ............ ...... 3
PSYC 233 Physiological Psychology ........................................ 3
PSYC 241 Cognition and Learning ..................................... . 3
PSYC 351 Experimental Psychology ........................................ 4
PSYC 368 Psychological Tests and Measurement .................... 3
PSYC 451 Statistics in Psychological Research ........................ 3
PSYC 493 History of Theories in Psychology ........................... 3
TO TA L ........................................................................................... 22
Course Descriptions
Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog (page
167). Courses offered by the Department of Psychology include those
with the following designation: PSYC.Sociology and
Family Studies
Steve Wages, Chair
ACU Box 27890
Abilene, Texas 79699-7890
Hardin Administration Building, Room 120
Phone: 325-674-2306
Fax: 325-674-6524
Email: wagess@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/soci.html
Faculty
Sherry Baisden, Instructor
Jennifer Dillman, Assistant Professor
Charlie D. Pruett, Associate Professor
Steven Wages, Associate Professor
Majors: Family Studies (BS)
Sociology (BS)
Sociology-Criminal Justice (BS)
Minors: Family Studies
Sociology
Sociology-Criminal Justice
The Department of Sociology and Family Studies offers the Bachelor
of Science degrees in family studies, sociology, and sociology with an
emphasis in criminal justice. A minor in sociology, criminal justice or
family studies may be added to other majors. The department also
offers courses in anthropology and a certificate program in
gerontology (see the Gerontology Program section of this catalog
(page 131)).
Introduction
The Department of Sociology and Family Studies builds upon the
University's mission to educate students for Christian service and
leadership by equipping students to address contemporary family and
social issues in a variety of community settings. Within this focus,
students may choose family studies, criminal justice, or sociology as a
major concentration.
The department is committed to attaining high standards in education
while offering personal guidance to students regarding their life
choices. Every faculty member holds or is actively pursuing a terminal
degree in a related academic or professional field. Sociology and
Family Studies faculty members have academic degrees and
professional experience in such areas as community services, marriage
and family therapy, gerontology, research, administration, law, crime
and delinquency, family life education, ministry, organizational
development, group leadership, business consulting, family violence,
and health care services.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the
site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their
Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman
year.
Family Studies
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies is designed to
equip students to serve the needs of children and families in a variety
of community settings. For those with a strong desire to help improve
people's lives, the program equips students to provide social services
and educational programs designed to improve the functioning of
children and their families, to help strengthen family relationships andto solve personal and family problems. Taught from a Christian
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