Psychology
PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology
3
The course is an introduction to major theories, concepts, and information
in psychology. Various fields are surveyed such as child development, personality,
memory, therapy, etc. The course is Pre-requisite to all other psychology courses.
Fall
PSYC 225 - Adolescent Psychology
3
This course will involve a study of human change during the developmental
period of adolescence. Emphasis will be given to biological, cognitive, social,
emotional, and personality development. Other issues regarding the contexts
of adolescent development and adolescent problems, stress, health, and coping
will also be addressed. This course is valuable to students seeking careers
in education, health related fields, psychology, or fields involved with the
care and well-being of adolescents. This course is required for all secondary
education students and is necessary for a middle school endorsement in teacher
education. Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Fall, Spring
PSYC 240 - Human Sexuality
3
Sexuality is presented as a holistic concept including individual values/ethics,
physiology, gender, development, family planning, disease, and sexual expression.
Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Spring
PSYC 250 - Developmental Psychology
3
A study of human life-span development including the developmental periods
from conception to death. Various developmental theories will explain the physical,
cognitive, and social changes that occur during the human life-span. This course
enhances the knowledge and understanding of people at all ages and the developmental
tasks each one of us must face. Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology.
Fall, Spring
PSYC 260 - History and Systems
3
Reviews the history of modern systems of psychology dealing with the continuous
development and decline of different systematic schools of thought regarding
the determinants of behavior. A large focus will be on major theorists and their
ideas in relation to the history of psychology. Fall
PSYC 270 - Behavior Analysis
3
Examines the theoretical and experimental bases of learning in animal and
human behavior. The course will examine situational and drive factors affecting
learning, stimulus generalization and discrimination, retention and forgetting
and discriminative stimuli. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding
of behavioral principles by completing a behavior modification project. Fall
PSYC 275 - Psychology of Adjustment
3
As opposed to theories, this course deals with common issues and problems
of everyday life such as stress, relationships, addiction, sexuality, etc. The
purpose is to develop coping and management strategies for optimal adjustment.
Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Spring
PSYC 280 - Education of Exceptional Learners
3
An introduction to gifted and handicapped learners for both elementary
and secondary education students. Distinctive characteristics and special needs
of learners in each of the major categories are addressed and appropriate instructional
modifications are discussed. Provisions of PL 94-142 and later amendments are
also discussed. Students get an opportunity to develop IEPs and observe exceptional
learners mainstreamed in regular classroom settings. Pre-requisites: PSYC 111
- Introduction to Psychology. Fall, Spring
PSYC 320 - Health Psychology
3
This course is an introduction to the emerging field of Behavioral Medicine.
It involves study of the relationship between personal health and psychological
factors which help to maintain health or to predispose illness such a stress,
attitudes, emotions, beliefs, lifestyle choices, etc. The objective is to provide
information and techniques for the maintenance of optimal physical and mental
health. Fall
PSYC 332 - Psychological Assessment
3
Various approaches to assessment are presented along with psychometric
explanations of tests. The course focuses on appropriate use of assessment in
psychology and education, a review of major tests, and interpretation of results.
Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Spring
PSYC 345 - Research and Experimentation
in Psychology
3
This is an introduction to and survey of basic research procedures, experimentation,
and statistics used in social sciences and education. Students will design and
implement individual research projects. Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction
to Psychology. Spring
PSYC 350 - Learning Disabilities
3
A comprehensive review of the field is provided including definition, diagnostic
criteria, assessment, theories of causality, symptomology, and characteristics
as well as remedial techniques. Pre-requisites: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology,
PSYC 280 - Education of Exceptional Learners and admission to professional education
or consent of instructor. Spring
PSYC 355 - Psychology of Learning
3
A study of human learning theories, principles, and educational applications.
Learning is one of the human capabilities necessary for survival. Various behavioral,
social, cognitive, biological, and motivational theories will explain the learning
process from simple to complex learning situations. This course enhances the
knowledge of how humans learn and focuses on the application of learning theories
and principles. Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Fall
PSYC 365 - Social Psychology
3
The focus is on human social interactions and how individual behavior affects
and is affected by others. Theories and research findings are applied to such
topics as affiliation, relationships, prejudice, aggression, persuasion, etc.
Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Fall
PSYC 370 - Abnormal Psychology
3
The course traces historical perspectives but focuses on current views
of psychopathology. Material is presented from the perspective of DSM-IV and
includes symptoms, diagnostic criteria, characteristics, treatment, and etiology
of each major disorder. Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology.
Fall
PSYC 375 - Theories of Personality
3
What personality is and how it develops are the themes of this course.
Major theories are explained including terminology, structure, and meaning.
A significant component is applying course material to understand one's own
persona. Pre-requisite: PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology. Fall
PSYC 405 - Educational Psychology and
Evaluation
3
A study of the applications of psychological theory, testing practices,
and evaluation theory to K-12 educational settings. The main goal of educational
psychology and evaluation is to help pre-service teachers apply the psychological
and educational knowledge base and evaluation procedures in the classroom setting.
Special emphasis will be placed on the application of learning theories, theories
of development, and principles and procedures of educational testing and evaluation.
This course enhances the pre-service teacher's understanding of K-12 learners
and the ability to put the theories of educational psychology and evaluation
to appropriate use in the classroom. Pre-requisites: PSYC 111 - Introduction
to Psychology, PSYC 250 - Developmental Psychology, and admission to professional
education or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring
PSYC 410 - Counseling Psychology
3
Counseling theories and their practical applications in various settings.
Emphasizes characteristics of the individual. Spring
PSYC 420 - Group Processes
3
The course focuses on the genesis, dynamics, and outcomes of small group
interactions with emphasis placed on the therapeutic group process. Through
lecture, readings, discussion and class activities, students will better understand
themselves and others from an interpersonal perspective. Spring
PSYC 491 - Psychology Seminar
1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. Pre-requisites: Senior standing and PSYC 345 - Research and Experimentation in Psychology
PSYC 292, 492 - Experimental Course
1-6
A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.
PSYC 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring
1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)
PSYC 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
Independent Study: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Open only to majors and minors with consent of the department chair.
Undergraduate Research: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester.
PSYC 295, 495 - Service Learning
1-6
Credit may be granted for certain extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.
PSYC 296, 496 - Study Tours
1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.
PSYC 297, 497 - Psychology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education
1-12
Student
will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student
with specific activities what will demonstrate the correlation between academic
study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined
by the length of the internship and the hours worked.
PSYC 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor. Requires approval by department chair.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Requires approval by department chair.