PSYC-Psychology
PSYC1250. Psychology for Life (2)
An overview of the principal issues in the psychology of adjustment. The causes and patterns of behavior are analyzed to enable students to acquire insight and understanding regarding the actions of the emotionally healthy as well as the emotionally disturbed. Fees: Additional fee required.
PSYC1550. Introduction to Psychology (3)
A study of the basic principles of human behavior, giving attention to developmental patterns, motivation and adjustment, learning and memory processes, and individual differences in aptitude, personality, and mental health.
PSYC2100. Lifespan Development (3)
A study of growth and development of human beings from conception to death, with emphasis on the areas of cognitive processes, language development and social interactions. Prerequisites: PSYC1550.
PSYC2110. Educational Psychology (3)
A study of the psychological implications involved in the teaching-learning situation, with emphasis on those psychological principles applicable to children ages 6-12 and adolescents 13-18. A variety of learning and developmental theories based on research from the field of psychology are covered. Prerequisites: sophomore classification. (See EDUC2110).
PSYC2740. Helping Skills (2)
An introduction to the principles of counseling and psychotherapy and identification of and practice in the basic helping skills. Prerequisites: PSYC1550.
PSYC3094. Topics in Psychology (1-3)
A variety of subjects are presented. Different topics are covered each offering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
PSYC3360. Child Psychology (2)
An overview of the emotional and cognitive development of the child. Attention is given to interruptions in the normal developmental pathways. Prerequisites: PSYC1550; PSYC2100 or SOWK2850.
PSYC3450. Abnormal Psychology (3)
A study of the etiology and dynamics of psychopathology, designed to give the student a working vocabulary of terminology and concepts in the area of abnormal behavior. The course includes discussions about treatments and ethics involved in caring for those suffering from mental disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC1250 or PSYC1550.
PSYC3550. Psychology of Religion (2)
A study of the psychological implications of religious experience and a comparison of psychological and religious views of human behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC1550. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC3640. Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis I (3)
A course that integrates experimental methodology and statistical data analysis procedures in behavioral science. Emphasizes statistical descriptions, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: 6 credits in psychology or related field. Corequisites: PSYC3640L. Fulfills the General Education Mathematics Competency requirement.
PSYC3640L. Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis Laboratory I (1)
Students will be introduced to SPSS and the process of independent data collection. Corequisites: PSYC3640
PSYC3650. Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis II (3)
A course that integrates experimental methodology and statistical data analysis in behavioral science. Emphasizes experimental design, data collection, laboratory experience, and scientific report writing. Prerequisites: PSYC3640 Corequisites: PSYC3650L
PSYC 3650L. Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis Laboratory II (1)
Students will participate in group and individual data collection and advanced SPSS procedures and interpretation. Corequisites: PSYC 3650
PSYC3660. Adolescent Psychology (2)
A study of the psychological dynamics of the adolescent period. An analysis is made of those factors which create problems and shape the behavior of adolescents. Prerequisites: PSYC1550, 2100.
PSYC3750. Counseling Theory (2)
A study of the fundamental theories of counseling and psychotherapy, with emphasis on the psychological processes involved in counseling. Prerequisites: 3 credits in psychology.
PSYC3760. Adult Psychology (2)
A course which examines theories that deal with physical, intellectual, social and emotional development in the post-adolescent years, including issues related to the elderly. Prerequisites: PSYC1550; PSYC2100 or SOWK2850. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC3850. Biological Foundations of Behavior (3)
A comprehensive study of basic brain organization and function and the neural substrates of emotion, motivation, learning, and memory. Recommended as background: BIOL2010, BIOL2030, or BIOL2230. (See BIOL3850) Corequisites: PSYC3850L Fees: Additional fee required. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC3850L. Biological Foundations of Behavior Laboratory (1)
Students will complete lab tasks involving exploration of biopsychological concepts. Students will also complete dissection of a sheep brain and a cow eye. (See BIOL3850L) Corequisites: PSYC3850 Offered: Alternate years
PSYC3960. Field Experience (1-2)
Readings and supervised field experience designed to give the student practical application in the areas of assessment, counseling, and behavior modification. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
PSYC4110. Psychology of Learning (3)
An examination of the basic principles and theories of learning with major attention given to the problems of human learning. Prerequisites: 9 credits in psychology. Corequisites: PSYC4110L Fees: Additional fee required.
PSYC4110L. Psychology of Learning Laboratory (1)
Students will be involved in an animal behavior lab experience. Corequisites: PSYC4110
PSYC4350. Personality Theory (3)
A study of the development, structure, and modification of human personality. Modern theories of personality are submitted to critical analysis. Prerequisites: 6 credits in psychology. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC4550. Social Psychology (3)
A study of the inter-relationships of individuals and their social environments, including the methods of investigation and some of the theories and findings of the field of social psychology. (See SOGY4550). Prerequisites: 3 credits in sociology or 3 credits in psychology.
PSYC4610. Psychological Testing (3)
An introduction to the theory, problems, methods and content of psychological testing. The first part of the course deals with the basic concepts of the purpose of testing, test administration, scoring, standardization, reliability, validity, and evaluation. The remainder of the course covers the principal intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest and personality tests. Prerequisites: 12 credits in psychology. Fees: Additional fee required. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC4720. Group Theory and Processes (3)
A study of historical and contemporary settings of groups and theoretical foundations of group work, with experience activities involving group dynamics. (See SOGY4720). Prerequisites: PSYC3750 or SOWK3550 Corequisites: PSYC4720L. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC4720L. Group Theory and Processes Laboratory (1)
The student will participate as a member of a personal growth group experience. Corequisites: PSYC4720
PSYC4750. History and Systems of Psychology (2)
An historical survey of modern psychology and an analysis of its classical systems and contemporary theories. Prerequisites: 16 credits in psychology. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC4950. Practicum in Mental Measurement (3)
An introduction to the most widely used, individually administered intelligence tests: Kauffman Assessment Battery for Children, the Wechsler Intelligence Test series, and the Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale. Administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing are emphasized. Prerequisites: PSYC4610 or instructor's permission. Offered: Alternate years
PSYC4970. Research (1-4)
The student will develop and complete an empirical research project and a written report suitable for submission to a psychological journal, or the student will assist a psychology faculty member in independent professional research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: PSYC3640, 3650, and instructor's permission.