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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (PSYC)
PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology
(3) |Fall, Spring
A survey of major topics in psychology including research methods, basic neuroanatomy, learning, perception, personality and abnormal behavior.
Prerequisite to all other psychology courses.
PSYC 2298 Behavioral Statistics
(3) Fall
Introduction to the measurement of behavior and quantitative methods of data analysis. An emphasis on parametric statistics and their application to the behavioral sciences. May be taken simultaneously with PSYCH 1101.
PSYC 2299 Research Methods
(4) Spring
A survey of various types of research design, including the strengths and weaknesses of each. The laboratory includes practice in designing and conducting experiments, as well as analysis and reporting of results.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 1101
PSYC 3302 Human Growth and Development
(3) Fall
A study of normal life beginning with conception. Important developmental phenomena are considered in the light of major theories of development.
PSYC 3304 Educational Psychology
(3) Spring
Application of psychological principles and research to the teaching/learning process. Major topics include behavioral and cognitive approaches to learning, classroom management, and test construction and interpretation.
PSYC 3321 Social Psychology
(3) Fall
A course dealing with behavior as affected by social influences. Major topics include social perception, social communication (verbal and nonverbal), altruism, attitudes, aggression, and prejudice. Also, applied areas such as forensic psychology are considered.
PSYC 3330 History and Systems of Psychology
(3) On demand
A study of the historical background of psychology, with emphasis upon the major schools of thought.
PSYC 3341 Human Sexuality
(3) Fall
This course involves a multidisciplinary examination of human sexual behavior and intimate relationships. Typical topics considered include male and female sexual response, gender roles, sexual disorders and dysfunctions, gender identity, legal and cross-cultural aspects of human sexuality, sexual orientation, contraception, and relationship issues related to sexuality.
PSYC 3350 Abnormal Psychology
(3) Spring
A survey of the causes, characteristics, current theories, and treatments of deviant behavior.
PSYC 3351 Introduction to Counseling
(3) Fall
An introduction to counseling approaches, methods, and assessment techniques. Emphasis is placed on individual counseling.
PSYC 3357 Psychology of Religion
(3) On demand
Psychological interpretation of religious experience and growth.
PSYC 3358 Psychology of Aging
(3) On Demand
Human aging is examined from physiological (e.g. sensory and cardiovascular changes), psychological (e.g. memory and intellectual changes) and sociological (e.g. adjusting to retirement) perspectives. Also, death and disorders associated with aging such as Alzheimer's Disease are explored.
PSYC 3380 Special Topics in Psychology
(3) Fall
A course offered at the sophomore/junior level focusing on a specialized topic from the field of psychology.
PSYC 4000 Internship in Psychology
(3) On demand
This course requires 120 hours of supervised experience (observation, work, etc.) in a local agency or office and selected readings. Application for internship must be submitted in the term or semester prior to placement. Students are then selected on a competitive basis for enrollment. Grading is on a Pass - No Credit basis.
Prerequisite: Major in psychology with junior or senior standing and permission of department.
PSYC 4400 Individual Research
(3) On demand
The student will conduct a research project on a topic which is psychological in nature. The work will proceed from a literature review through research design, data collection and analysis. The result will be a research report written in APA style.
PSYC 4455 Cognitive Psychology
(3) Spring, 2009
An information processing analysis of topics in perception, thinking, learning, and memory.
PSYC 4460 Psychology of Personality
(3) Fall
A critical study of major personality theories, principles and instruments of assessment, and relevant empirical research.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299
PSYC 4465 Physiological Psychology
(3) Spring, 2008
Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology will be explored and will provide a foundation for examining biological aspects of various behaviors (e.g. sensory processes and sleep). Also, the psychopharmacology of selected drugs and genetic influences on behavior will be considered.
PSYC 4470 Behavioral Analysis and its Applications
(3) Spring
A survey of principles, research findings, and applications of classical, operant, and observational learning.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299 or consent of professor.
PSYC 4480 Special Topics in Psychology
Interim
A course offered at the junior/senior level focusing on a specialized topic from the field of psychology. A prerequisite may be required.
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