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49 courses with the subject PSY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PSY 115Introduction to Psychology []3

Survey of contemporary scientific psychology. Includes: biological bases of behavior, cognitive mechanisms, learning/behavioral adaptation, development, social influences, personality, disorders, and treatment.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 119Psychology as a Discipline and Profession []1

Explore academic and career options in psychology. Develop relevant personal, academic and career goals. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 200Psychological Data Analysis Lab []1

Use of empirical data to analyze outcomes of psychological studies: experimental and non-experimental. Work with existing psychological databases. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, MATH103 or MATH106 or MATH112 or MATH113 or MATH115 or MATH193 or MATH196 or MATH201 or MATH211 or MATH221 or MATH222 or STAT103 or STAT193

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 201Psychology Statistics []3

Descriptive and inferential statistics. Sampling procedures, data analysis probability, estimation, statistical decision making. Parametric and non- parametric approaches. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, MATH103 or MATH106 or MATH112 or MATH113 or MATH115 or MATH193 or MATH196 or MATH211 or MATH221 or MATH222 or STAT103 or STAT193

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 202Methodology in Psychology []3

Experimental and descriptive research design and methodology. Integrated lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, PSY200, PSY201

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 225Psychology of Women (Diversity) []3

Psychological research, theories and issues relevant to women. Critical analysis of similarities and differences between women and men. Integrated lab.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 240Developmental Psychology []3

Human development from a life span perspective, including multicultural, theoretical, and research perspectives. Careers in developmental psychology.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 250Cognitive Psychology []3

Attention and consciousness, memory, thinking, problem solving, perception and cognitive development. Integrated lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 270Social Psychology []3

Attitudes, social cognition, attraction, aggression, altruism, prejudice, intimate relationships, the self, and group dynamics. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 299Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 327Motivation and Emotion []3

Biological, learned, and cognitive components of motivated behavior and emotional responses. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 329Psychology of Sleeping and Dreaming []3

Psychological, physiological and biochemical aspects of sleeping and dreaming; treatments of sleep disorders; theories of dream interpretation. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 330Cross-Cultural Psychology []3

Exploration of issues influencing individuals and groups in cross-cultural and multicultural contexts. Cultural influences on perception, cognition, emotions, behavior, attitudes, and human development. Pre- Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 345Psychology of Death and Dying []3

Psychological research and theory concerning death and dying rituals and practice. Multicultural rituals and practices.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 353Sensation and Perception []3

Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Classical psychophysics and signal detection theory. Integrated lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 361Industrial and Organizational Psychology []3

Psychological study of human behavior in industrial and organizational settings. Personnel decision making, employee selection, training and performance, motivation, leadership, attitudes, and work/life balance. ,

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 378Theories of Personality []3

Personality theories and methods for assessing personality. Relations between personality theories and other major areas in psychology. Pre- Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 380Experimental Psychology []3

Experiments in psychology; collection, manipulation, and reporting of data. Integrated lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, PSY200, PSY201, PSY202

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 386Physiological Psychology []3

Physiological and biochemical correlates of such phenomena as arousal, emotion, motivation, learning, and memory. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 401Field Experience []3

Arrangement to be made with supervising professor and field institution supervisor. May be internship, practical experience, volunteer work, etc. Requires an approved senior capstone application. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, PSY119, PSY200, PSY201, PSY202, PSY380

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 426Topical: Seminar in Psychology []3

Topics in psychology, including an in-depth exploration with readings and discussion. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 428Psychology Teaching Practicum []1.00-3.00

Training and practical experience in applying instructional and peer advising techniques in educational settings. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 429History/Systems of Psychology []3

The origin and development of current ideas in psychology. Requires an approved senior capstone application. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, PSY119, PSY200, PSY201, PSY202, PSY380

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 430Advanced Topics []3

In-depth exploration of selected topics in psychology such as social cognition, cognitive neuropsychology, new models of intelligence testing, psycho-biographical analysis, climate for creativity in organizations, etc. Requires an approved senior capstone application. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, PSY119, PSY200, PSY201, PSY202, PSY380 224

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 432Research Topics in Psychology []3

Literature reviews, research design, data collection, and reporting for research in psychology. Integrated Lab. Requires an approved senior capstone application. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115, PSY119, PSY200, PSY201, PSY202, PSY380

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 441Child Psychology []3

Study of childhood, current research, theory, and development of children in various cultures. Integrated lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115 or CPSY262

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 442Psychology of Adolescence []3

Study of adolescence: current research, theory, and development of adolescents in various cultures. Integrated lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115 or CPSY262

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 443Psychology of Adult Development and Aging []3

Study of adulthood and aging, current research, theory, and development of adults in various cultures. Integrated lab. Pre- Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 473Aggression, Anger, and Violence []3

Psychological origins and determinants of human and animal aggression. Applications.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 489Psychology of Learning []3

Psychological theories of learning. Human and animal research. Constraints on learning. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 490Psychological Disorders3

Etiology, biology and empirical basis of common classification systems used for diagnosis and treatment of adults and children.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 491Forensic Psychology []3

A variety of psychology domains as they apply to criminal behavior and thought as well as career pathways in forensic psychology.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 492Health Psychology []3

Research, theory and practice involved in the interrelationship of behavior, psychological states, physical health and social well being. Discussion of prevention, development of major illness, and health care policy.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 505Ethical Issues in I/O Psychology []2

Professional, ethical, and legal standards and guidelines related to industrial and organizational psychology.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 526Topical: Seminar in Psychology []3

Topics in psychology, including an in-depth exploration with readings and discussion. c PSY590 Psychological Disorders [Credits: 3] Classification, description, etiology and treatment of the disorders of personality organization and behavioral integration.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 599Independent Study []1.00-3.00

Offered at the discretion of departments, this program is intended for the very able, motivated student whose intellectual needs are partially served by serious independent study

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 602Psychometrics []3

Measurement theory in psychology, scaling, correlation-based statistics, test development and evaluation, reliability, validity, norms, measurement error, quasi-experimental designs.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 603Inferential Statistics I []3

Set theory, probability theory, and statistical inference, linear correlation and multiple regression, analysis of variance.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 604Inferential Statistics II []3

Quantitative methods in psychology. Design and analysis of multivariate experiments. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY603

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 630Seminar in Psychology []1.00-3.00

In-depth study of selected topics in psychology, such as attention, personality and individual differences, human factors, job analysis and consumer psychology. 275

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 662Psychology of Training and Organizational Development

[Credits: 3] Psychological theory and research relating to employee training and organizational development. Development and delivery of training programs and organizational development interventions.

Subject
PSY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 663Psychology of Personnel Selection []3

Psychological issues and techniques underlying employee hiring, placement, and classification decisions. Legal and affirmative action issues, reliability and validity, validity generalization, utility, and psychological testing.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 664Job Analysis []3

Theory, research, and application of job analysis methods.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 691Enrollment Continuation: Masters Level []1

Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 696Practicum []1.00-6.00

Field experience at a business or agency applying psychological theory and research. Prior approval of the psychology graduate committee and site supervisor required.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PSY 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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