PSYC 100

Introduction to Psychology

3 cr hrs

Introductory survey of the science of psychology, providing a foundation for further study of behavior. Fall, Spring

PSYC 221

Developmental Psychology: Conception -Adolescence

3 cr hrs

Basic theories and principles of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Fall, Spring

PSYC 222

Developmental Psychology: Adulthood-Death

3 cr hrs

Physical, social, cognitive, and psychological development during young adulthood, middle age, and the later years. Includes grief, death, and dying. Recommended antecedent: PSYC 221. Spring

PSYC 250

Interpersonal & Group Dynamics

3 cr hrs

Systematic approach to skills of communication that facilitate effective verbal and nonverbal communication between individuals and within groups; interviewing and individual and group counseling.  Fall

PSYC 280

Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences

3 cr hrs

Introductory statistics course from the perspective of the social sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics typically used in social science research are presented. Purpose and application of each procedure within the research enterprise is emphasized. Spring

PSYC 290

Human Learning & Cognition

3 cr hrs

Survey of learning theories including behaviorism, transitional, gestalt, developmental, postformal, information processing, artificial intelligence, and network models. Factors influencing learning, such as memory, attention, metacognition, and motivation are investigated. Recommended antecedent: PSYC 100. Spring

PSYC 310

Thanatology: Death & Dying

3 cr hrs

Death conceptualization and personalization; includes historical, philosophical, psychosocial, legal, medical, and spiritual responses to dying. Emphasis on suicide, grief, and thanatological counseling & therapy. Spring, Alternative years

PSYC 311

Psychological Theories & Systems I

3 cr hrs

Examines historical development of psychology as a science and profession with emphasis on evolution on psychodynamic and behavioral theories and schools. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Fall

PSYC 312

Psychological Theories & Systems II

3 cr hrs

Examines humanistic, cognitive, Neo-Reichian, existential, and transpersonal theories; integration and synthesis of psychological theory. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended antecedent: PSYC 311. Spring

PSYC 340

Abnormal Psychology

3 cr hrs

Overview of types, causes, symptoms, and treatments of the various mental disorders with emphasis on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Spring

PSYC 350

Social Psychology

3 cr hrs

Social factors of human behavior including social influence, group process, and the interplay of individuals, groups and the total society are examined. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, SOCI 100, Fall

PSYC 370

Educational Psychology

3 cr hrs

Psycho-educational aspects of the teaching-learning environment. Includes application of psychological theories to education, psychological processes, and psycho-social variables relating to learning and assessment of performance. Prerequisite: PSYC 221. Fall, Spring

PSYC 380

Research in Behavioral Sciences

3 cr hrs

Basic techniques, methodologies, procedures, and designs of behavioral science research. Includes application of psychological theories to education, psychological processes, and psycho-social variables relating to learning and assessment of performance. Prerequisite: PSYC 221. Fall, Spring

PSYC 390

Physiological & Perceptual Psychology

3 cr hrs

Study of the psychological mechanisms and perceptual systems that underlie human experience, with an emphasis on the central nervous system. Includes information processing, attention, perception, memory, and dysfunctions. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Fall

PSYC 420

The Psychology of Aging

3 cr hrs

Psychology of aging, abnormality and mental health of elderly are examined. Assessment, treatment, individual and group counseling are covered. Recommended antecedents: PSYC 340, SOCI 350. Spring, Alternate Years

PSYC 460

Counseling Theories & Techniques

4 cr hrs

Examines concepts, principles, theories, techniques, and areas of specialization in counseling and psychotherapy. Includes training in counseling skills with clients. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 250, 340. Fall

PSYC 470

Psychological Tests & Measurements

3 cr hrs

Overview of principles and techniques of test construction, administration, scoring, and interpretation. Includes basic measurement concepts and statistics employed in testing; issues and ethics related to testing; issues and ethics related to testing; and a survey of specific tests/inventories and their applications. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 280. Fall

PSYC 480

Experimental Psychology

3 cr hrs

Historical overview of experimental methodology, techniques, and ethics in the field of psychology, with an emphasis on current practice. Includes involvement in designing a study, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting on the research. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 280, 380. Fall

PSYC 498

Seminar & Internship in Psychological Services

12 cr hrs

Weekly seminar and supervised internship experience of 450 hours during the senior year with an agency or organization offering psychological services. Prerequisites: Senior status, PSYC 460, 470. Spring

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