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PSYC HI - Honors I in Psychology
4 Semester Hours
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PSYC HII - Honors II in Psychology
4 Semester Hours
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PSYC 1000 - Introduction to Psychology
4 Semester Hours
This course emphasizes psychology as a scientific discipline; in particular as a behavioral science with subfields ranging from biological psychology to therapies to human development to intelligence; more Psychology, like all disciplines, is both the study of certain phenomena; a particular way of thinking about the world This class provides a broad overview of the discipline including vocabulary; theories, basic methods,and critical examination of the research that has been done, the research that should be done; the uses of research results Thinking critically; creatively about problems is a hallmark of good psychological study; experimentation Emphasis will be placed on analyzing; critiquing the research on which current knowledge is based; on critically examining the presentation of psychological; other scientific findings in non-academic contexts
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PSYC 1100 - Love and Sexuality
4 Semester Hours
An examination of the biological, psychological,; social components of human sexuality The course will explore the issues of love, intimacy, normal; abnormal sexual function, marriage,; alternative sexual lifestyles
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PSYC 1200 - Fear and Terrorism
4 Semester Hours
The violent events of the 20th century are presented not as insane aberrations in the record of human behavior, but as the result of understandable psychological; social processes Through the study of these events, we explore the analytical methods; theoretical orientations of three social science disciplines: anthropology, psychology,; sociology Offered summer as part of the European course offerings
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PSYC 1300 - Cultural Perspective in Psychology
4 Semester Hours
This course will focus on ways psychology is both stable; dynamically changing across cultures It is well established that environment plays a large role in psychological functioning,; we will contrast cultural differences in stig-matization of mental illness, approaches to treatments for mental health; disabilities, parenting practices,; cultural personality norms
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PSYC 1750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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PSYC 2100 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
4 Semester Hours
This course will introduce students to the most commonly used statistical test in the social sciences Hypothesis testing, correlations, regression equations; nonparametric test will be covered in this course The course will emphasize data analysis; interpretation results Basic understanding of math; algebra are essential
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2110 - Research Methods in Psychology
4 Semester Hours
This course will introduce students to the processes involved in conducting sound experimental research Students will learn methods of research, subject selection, hypothesis testing,; data analysis Errors that can affect research; proper control of variables will be covered as well Students will conduct their own research project; present it to the class at the conclusion of the semester Required laboratory
Prerequisites: PSYC 2100
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PSYC 2130 - Abnormal Psychology
4 Semester Hours
Presents a psychological understanding; view of abnormal behavior The presently prevailing system for the clinical classification of abnormal behavior is highlighted
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2150 - Child Development
4 Semester Hours
Examines the general sequence of psychological development in the individual through adolescence; the dominant theories of developmental psychology Special attention is devoted to the domains of physical, cognitive, linguistic,; social development
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2170 - Social Psychology
4 Semester Hours
Integrates current psychological theory regarding communication, group dynamics, aggression,; human relations with its application in real-world settings Laboratory component This course is the same as SOAN 3710
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2180 - Behavioral Neuroscience
4 Semester Hours
Neurophysiologic; neuroanatomic correlates; substrates of behavior, emotion,; cognition
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2200 - Sports Psychology
4 Semester Hours
This course will examine the influence of psychology factors on performance in sports Topics include: athlete personality, motivation, attention, anxiety; arousal issues, cognitive; behavorial intervention,; leadership in team sports
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PSYC 2750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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PSYC 2800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 3020 - Psychology and Diversity
4 Semester Hours
Survey of empirical evidence on human; society A focus on biological, developmental, social,; cognitive perspectives will be offered Issues specific to diversity, such as discrimination; stereotyping, will be included
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PSYC 3050 - Decision Making
4 Semester Hours
This course emphasizes the psychological processes utilized in making decisions Topics covered include judgement, estimation, prediction; diagnosis, choice under certainty, heuristics; biases, risky decision making,; problem solving, as well as methods that have been developed to improve these processes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3060 - Psychology of Language
4 Semester Hours
Examines the perception, comprehension; the production of language Topics covered include psychological; linguistic aspects of phonolgy, syntax,; semantics; the biological bases of language; reading; bilingualism; language acquistion;; disorders
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 ; PSYC 3100 recommended
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PSYC 3070 - Adulthood and Aging
4 Semester Hours
This course describes the physical, sensory, cognitive, personality,; social changes that occur in normal aging Examines the dominant theories of developmental psychology from young adulthood through old age Offered in alternate years
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3090 - Drugs and Behavior
4 Semester Hours
Study of the behavioral effects of the most common legal; illegal drugs The various actions of each drug on the central nervous system are emphasized with a concentration on how these actions lead to behavioral changes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 ; PSYC 2180 recommended
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PSYC 3100 - Cognitive Psychology
4 Semester Hours
Cognitive processes underlying memory, problem-solving,; consciousness Systematic exploration of processes, mechanisms,; putative structures involved in encoding, storage, retrieval,; use of information
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3110 - Sensation and Perception
4 Semester Hours
Mechanisms underlying immediate experience produced by stimuli,; the organization of these sensations into meaningful, interpretable experience
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3120 - Learning
4 Semester Hours
Adaptive behavior, with an emphasis on processes, principles; theories related to behavioral change Areas of reflexive adjustment, respondent conditioning,; operant conditioning, as well as their interactions, are examined Laboratory component
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3160 - Clinical Psychology: Theory and Method
4 Semester Hours
Addresses the history, theory,; methods of clinical psychology Major psychotherapeutic theories are considered
Prerequisites: PSYC 2100 ; PSYC 2130
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PSYC 3170 - Health Psychology
4 Semester Hours
This course broadly examines the intersection between psychological health; physical health We will look at how biological, psychological,; social factors interact with; affect the efforts people make in promoting good health; preventing illness, the treatment people receive for medical problems, how effectively people cope with; reduce stress; pain,; the recovery, rehabilitation,; psychosocial adjustment of patients with serious health problems
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3190 - Psychological Tests and Measurements
4 Semester Hours
Examines the history, methods, problems,; social concerns associated with measuring; assessing human behavior; abilities Common tests of ability; psychopathology are considered The laboratory includes administration; scoring of the WAIS
Prerequisites: PSYC 2110
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PSYC 3220 - Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience
4 Semester Hours
This course will survey human neuropsychology; cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on neurocognitive mechanixms unerlying behavior Topics will include attention; concentration, learning; memory, object recognition, language,; executive functioning, as well as research methodology, such as nueropsychological assessment Special focus will be placed on brain dysfunction; cognitive syndromes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 3300 - Moral Psychology and Neuroscience
4 Semester Hours
An examination of the evolutionary, cognitive,; neurological mechanisms of human moral psychology Topics covered include ethical theories; the intuitive conflicts that arise in classic moral dilemmas, the problem of persistent inconsistent moral judgments, moral decision making, moral development theory, the nature; classification of moral emotions (shame, pride, disgust, etc), attributions of blame; responsibility, moral judgment; causation, trust; loyalty, moral luck,; cognitive moral pathologies such as psychopathy The course will cover the history of moral psychology but will focus predominantly on recent empirical studies of moral cognition using neuroimaging; neuropharmacological manipulations
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PSYC 3320 - Disability Psychology
4 Semester Hours
This course will explore a variety of disabilities, which are a natural facet of the human condition It will investigate specific disabilities in depth (eg, autism), cover onset, symptoms, interventions, risk factors, morbidity,; morality Issues of stigma, ableism,; disabilities as a cultural group will be discussed
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000
Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 2150
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PSYC 3701 - Undergraduate Research
1 Semester Hours
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PSYC 3703 - Undergraduate Research
3 Semester Hours
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PSYC 3750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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PSYC 3800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 3801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 3802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 3850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 3851 - Internship
1 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 3852 - Internship
2 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 3853 - Internship
3 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 4700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
Direct involvement of student in empirical research
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PSYC 4701 - Undergraduate Research
1 Semester Hours
Direct involvement of student in empirical research
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PSYC 4702 - Undergraduate Research
2 Semester Hours
Direct involvement of student in empirical research
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PSYC 4703 - Undergraduate Research
3 Semester Hours
Direct involvement of student in empirical research
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PSYC 4750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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PSYC 4753 - Special Topics
3 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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PSYC 4800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 4801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 4802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 4803 - Directed Study
3 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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PSYC 4850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 4851 - Internship
1 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 4852 - Internship
2 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 4853 - Internship
3 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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PSYC 4900 - History and Systems
4 Semester Hours
This course reviews the historical beginnings of Psychology; the current importance of Psychology as a science; discipline, The role that Psychology has played in the human experience since its earliest origins (philosophy) to its most recent incarnations (neuroscience) will be examined An emphasis on recent history, major advances, current theoretical applications,; future directions of Psychology will be the main focus of the course Students will also review current methodoligical approaches used in the various areas of psychological research; are expected to demonstrate appropriate APA writing style; knowledge of the requirements/experience necessary to establish; maintain a career in Psychology
Prerequisites: PSYC 2110
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