Course Descriptions
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Basic introduction to the major areas of psychology with an emphasis on learning,
perception, motivation, emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy,
thinking, child development, and the brain and behavior. Fulfills the general
education requirement in social science. An entrance requirement for psychology
majors.
PSY 200 - Dynamics of Human Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
A course which emphasizes the human side of psychology and behavior. Special
areas of coverage include: human adjustment in the 1990's; personality theory;
the effects and management of stress; abnormal behavior; and psychotherapy.
This course is designed for nonmajors.
PSY 227 - Social Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
A discussion of the areas on the border between psychology
and sociology relating to social cognition, social influence, and social
relations. Topics include areas such as attitude change, attribution
theory, person perception, conformity, persuasion, prejudice, aggression,
attraction, altruism, conflict, and peacemaking. (Same as SOC 227) [S8-900]
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
PSY 228 - Applied Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
The course explores psychology's contribution to a variety
of areas of modern life. These include psychology's involvement in
the fields of health, exercise and sport, consumer behavior, conflict
resolution and peace, religious experience, and law.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
PSY 236 - Child Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
This first course in the development sequence covers development
from conception to adolescence. Both a theoretical and applied approach
are emphasized. Special areas of coverage include: prenatal development
and teratogenic factors; birth and maturation; and physical, perceptual,
intellectual, psychosocial, and moral development. This course is designed
for both majors and non-majors. [S6 903]
PSY 246 - Adolescent Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is the second in the development sequence following
the content and themes provided in Child Psychology. Emphasis
will be on the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, emotional, sexual,
moral identity patterns of the early, middle, and later adolescent
periods. The approach to this course will be based on an
integrative model, linking the individual aspects of growth and development
with such contextual factors as family, peers, and school. Although
the focus of this course will be on healthy, adaptive development,
a section on adolescent psychopathology will be included.
PSY 270-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics of current interest depending upon demand
and staff.
PSY 300 - Sensation and Perception
Credit Hours: 3
How we acquire information with our sense organs and use that information to
construct an internal model of the world. The course deals primarily with vision.
Topics include the anatomy and physiology of the visual system, psychophysics
and signal detection theory, color perception, the perception of depth and
space, the visual constancies, the perception of form. The course stresses
that vision is not a passive process, but is the result of an active and complex
syntheses.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
PSY 311 - Personality Theory
Credit Hours: 3
This beginning course in the clinical sequence explains
personality functioning from perspectives of Freudian psychoanalysis,
biophysiology, humanism, and behaviorism. Emphasis is also placed on
the formation and development of personality orientations and disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100.
PSY 312 - Psychopathology
Credit Hours: 3
This second course in the clinical sequence lays the groundwork
for an understanding of the psychopathological syndromes defined in
DSM III. Thorough and eclectic coverage of the causes and the personality
dynamics associated with the syndromes is also presented.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
PSY 316 - Research Methods & Statistics I
Credit Hours: 3
First course in a two-course research methods sequence. Focuses on descriptive
statistics and non-experimental research techniques, correlation and linear
regression. Research methods discussed include observational, correlational,
and survey research. Students are required to perform data gathering exercises
and write research reports.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100, MAT 125 or consent of instructor
PSY 317 - Research Methods II
Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of Psychology Research Methods I. Focuses on experimental methodologies
and inferential statistical analysis. Various simple and factorial experimental
designs are discussed and elementary statistical techniques for hypotheses
testing are introduced. Non-parametric and parametric statistical techniques
including analysis of variance are covered.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 316 with grade of "C" or better.
PSY 322 - Psychological Testing
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and principles of measurement and evaluation of
psychological variables and individual differences. Course develops
understanding of technical aspects of test construction, administration,
and interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100.
PSY 326 - Learning & Cognition
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of learning and
cognition. The course focuses on the concepts and processes of classical
conditioning, operant conditioning, including the role of reinforcement and
punishment, and social learning. Also covered will be topics in
memory and attention, problem solving and concept formation.
PSY 328 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the application of psychology to the world of work for all
majors. Topics include quality of work life and productivity, career development,
selection and supervision, human factors (in human-machine systems), managing
diversity, interpersonal competence, and stress management in the work place.
PSY 330 - Organizational Literacy and Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
This web-based organizational psychology course enables students from all majors
to build the conceptual foundation and skills repertoire required to function
effectively in modern complex organizations. In addition to an examination
of the more visible and overt features of organizations such as structure,
communication, roles and leadership processes, the course also deals with the
less visible and covert processes that can interfere with personal, team, and
organizational effectiveness. Since the format requires considerable
personal initiative, the initial course activities are designed to foster the
development of the self-directed learning skills needed for life-long personal
and professional growth.
PSY 332 - Physiological Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
A course concerned with the neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neurochemical
bases of learning, memory, perception, motivation, and the contribution of
genetic factors to behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100.
PSY 340 - Psychology of Women and Gender
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides male and female students with an introduction
to the major topics in psychology as they specifically apply to women.
Topics covered include the nature, causes, and effects of male-female
differences, and psychological issues which specifically relate to
women such as pregnancy, mothering, sexual harassment, and rape. Women's
role in our society will also be investigated.
PSY 342 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the major issues in the psychology
of human sexuality, including sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual behavior
patterns, reproduction, and problems and social issues associated with human
sexuality.
PSY 365 - Individual and Organization Development
Credit Hours: 3
This practical course will enable individuals from all majors to acquire the
organizational literacy necessary for effective leadership in the workplace.
Topics include individual differences and interpersonal communication, small
group leadership and followship, organizational processes (decision making,
problem solving, the management of change, conflict management, etc.), and
principles of organizational diagnosis and development.
PSY 370-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics and problems of current interest to the
advanced student depending upon demand and staff.
PSY 372 - Cognition
Credit Hours:
This course explores the major areas of human cognitive psychology, such as attention and perception, cognitive development, memory, language, problem solving, concept formation, and the structure of knowledge. This class fulfills the learning and cognition requirement
for the psychology major.
PSY 374 - Psychology of Film
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines films from a psychological perspective. Students will examine how psychological phenomena are portrayed in films. Appropriate films will be selected for their accurate or stereotypically inaccurate depictions of various phenomena. Students will also analyze the choices made by directors, actors, set-designers, and others involved in film production that produce psychological responses (e.g. empathy, fear, disgust, etc.) in the audience. Students will also examine the major genres of film and discuss the psychological and social reasons why these types of films have been so popular throughout film’s history.
PSY 376 - Psychology of Marketing
Credit Hours:
Most if not all of human activities are influenced to some degree by marketing. Businesses market their products and services, this description
markets this exciting course, and individuals market themselves.
This class examines the social, motivational, and cognitive psychology behind the marketing activities of corporations and individuals.
Marketing techniques will be examined from both marketer and consumer perspectives. Finally, students will learn how to apply these techniques to better market themselves.
PSY 380 - Psychology and Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines a growing body of psychological research
related to legal processes. Topics include areas such as accuracy of
eyewitness memory, problems in jury selection and jury comprehension,
lie detector accuracy, psychological expert testimony, the dynamics
of jury trial, repressed memories, and the insanity defense.
PSY 415 - Fundamentals of Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the principles of counseling covering diagnosis, intervention
strategies, and counseling skill development, with an emphasis on the interpersonal
dimensions of the counseling interview. Professional ethics, case
records, and report writing will also be covered. (Same as SWK 415)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311
PSY 430 - History, Systems and Contemporary Issues
Credit Hours: 3
The historical development and current status of various theoretical systems
(functionalism, behaviorism, humanistic, etc.) are reviewed. Attention
is also given to the nonwestern approaches to Psychology. The course
also examines theoretical and practical issues that are currently being debated
in the continuing development of Psychology as a science. Students
will gain a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future of
the field that will prepare them for graduate study and a professional role
in Psychology.
Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours in Psychology.
PSY 470-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics of current interest to the advanced student
depending upon demand and staff.
PSY 490 - Professional Development Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
This course assists students in the conceptual integration of their program
of study, the examination of contemporary issues in psychology, and the exploration
of future professional options. The course also assists students
in pursuing research interests related to their PSY 497 or 498 capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or junior standing with advisor recommendation.
PSY 497 - Seminar/Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide a 150 hour applied field
experience for majors at a Human Services institution or agency. Each
student experience is presented and discussed at a seminar. A
major report is required. Senior standing only. Valuable
for any major pursuing graduate work or an entry level position in
psychology. Graded on an A/F scale.
PSY 498 - Experimental Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop and to advance the student's in-depth knowledge
of experimental psychological research and to integrate these experiences with
past coursework. The course will involve the design and implementation of an
experiment based on comprehensive, previous knowledge. Valuable for anyone
pursuing graduate work in psychology. Graded on A/F scale.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 317.
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