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Top News |
First Intercollegiate Athlete Signs to Play for CIU Rams SoccerClick here to read the full story. |
History In The Making
We are embarking on one of the most exciting chapters in the history of CIU. For the first time in 89 years, CIU will field our first intercollegiate athletic teams in fall 2012. Why athletics at CIU? It fits with our purpose of educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Imagine the outreach that student-athletes and coaches can have both at home and abroad using the platform of athletics to share the good news of Jesus Christ
Our Sports
Fall 2012 marks the beginning of an aggressive five-year plan introducing intercollegiate athletics at CIU.
Our League
CIU will compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), whose mission is to use athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism, and encouragement.
Our Mascot
The ram was chosen as the CIU mascot for its strength and its biblical significance. Not only are rams known as ferocious defenders of their territory and their flock, the ram is a symbol of God's provision - a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
CIU Rams Club
Click here for more information on becoming a founding member of the CIU Rams Club!
Moore Fitness Center
Cheryl Guinther is the communications coordinator for the Alumni Ministries Office of Columbia International University. She serves alumni with genuine personal care and a professional approach developed over years as an executive administrative assistant and missionary. Cheryl worked over six years for a Christian financial management company providing client-care to seniors. As a missionary with Brethren in Christ World Missions in Zambia, Africa, Cheryl managed a mission guesthouse, served with a church team taking the “Jesus Film” to outlying villages, and started a “Reading Room” ministry to help street children return to school. For the last five years, she has been a mentor in the Missions Development Program for Brethren in Christ World Missions. Cheryl and her husband, Peter, moved to Columbia from Mechanicsburg, Penn. in August of 2010 so that Peter could complete his Master of Divinity degree at CIU. She enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at a women’s shelter, and the close fellowship with her neighbors in the CIU Village.
Cheryl’s favorite Scripture verse is Romans 13:8.
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Psychology
Description:
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:
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 behave in both functional and dysfunctional relationships.
*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.
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| Bible and Theology (32 semester hours) | General Education (36 semester hours) |
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For the Psychology major, the following courses are required for the General Education Distribution, totaling 12 semester hours. Take RES 3411 and SOC 3740 and then choose three credits in the Humanities/Fine Arts area and a fourth course from one of the three sections.
a.) Humanities/Fine Arts
b.) Natural Science/Information Science:
RES 3411 Research Methods and Designs
c.) Social/Behavioral Science:
SOC 3740 Marriage and Family
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning (11 semester hours)
| Leadership Development | Christian Service Learning |
Psychology Major Courses (33 semester hours)
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Designated Electives (select 2 of the following)
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Practical Skill Development
Three semester credits of field experience serve as the minimum requirement for the professional majors. Students are encouraged to develop their professional skill in either the marketplace, the ministry or in a mission context. Consult with your program director for additional requirements.
Open Electives (16 semester hours)
Opportunities:
- We teach the required sequence of courses for graduate study, and we teach those courses rigorously, so that every student who wants to go onto graduate school, and become a licensed Psychologist or Professional Counselor, will likely get that chance. Many of our former CIU Psychology students are now licensed, practicing professionals, or are well on their way to achieving those professional credentials and practice opportunities – either for secular or Christian agencies, either here in the USA or overseas.
- Emerging right out of our Psychology Program, our students find themselves employable as County Case Workers. As they care for vulnerable individuals, our former Psychology students receive a competitive starting salary and a county benefit package.
- Several of our students have worked with special needs children, and/or worked as “line staff” for large hospitals and treatment centers.
- Our students have worked in churches as Pastors, and as Counselors for missionary “member-care” teams.
- A number of our students have gone into business-related fields, and have become Personnel Officers, CFOs, and VPs of large corporations. They find that their background in Psychology helps them to do their work – nearly every day.
- A number of our students have become Social Workers, including International Social Workers who rescue women and children from the international sex slave trade.
- Some of our former Psychology students have even become Lawyers who specialize in maintaining our religious liberties.
- We also welcome into the Psychology Program those who desire to use the training to become an effective parent and/or ministry partner.
- No matter which direction(s) students head in after college, we believe our Psychology Program will help them to understand the individuals around them, and help them to accomplish their life goals and divine callings.
Faculty:
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Carrie Caudill Psychology Professor Mrs. Caudill brings a family systems approach to Christian psychology in her teaching. Her heart's desire is to allow Christ to offer complete wholeness and healing to hurting people. In addition to teaching, she counsels at a local Christian private practice. Mrs. Caudill and her husband... |
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Stephen H. Farra Psychology Program Director Dr. Farra grew up in a missionary family before attending Wheaton College and Graduate School. At Wheaton, Dr. Farra met his wife Sharon. After graduating with his Master's degree, he taught psychology courses, coached cross-country, and served as the pastor of a small church in Minnesota... |