PSYC 100(psychology
elective)
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
Alfred University · Courses
PSYC
51 courses with the subject PSYC, 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.
PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology4
Statistics requirement 3-4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 118Introduction to Adult Development and Aging4
Sub-Total Credits 4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 120Human Lifespan Development
This course examines the physical; cognitive; social; and emotional changes humans experience throughout their lives; from conception to death; exploring key theories; research methods; and factors that influence development across different stages; including biological; environmental; and cultural influences; with a focus on understanding how these aspects interact to shape a person's life journey. (Summer/Allen) Credits 4 Semester Offered Summer/Allen
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 200Special Topics
A series of directed readings; changing from semester to semester; which affords the student an opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in greater depth by intensive reading; discussion and seminar feedback. Credits 1-4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 210Communication and Counseling Skills2
PSYC 342 or PSYC 343 4 Sub-Total Credits 6 Equine Assisted Therapy Specific Courses Course Code Title Credits
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 220Psychological Methods and Statistics4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 221Psychological Research Methods and Statistics I4
165 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 222Psychological Research Methods and Statistics II4
118 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 230Psychological Research and Design I
Students learn how to apply the scientific method to study human behavior. The steps from reviewing the literature and generating a hypothesis to developing measurement procedures will be practiced. The final project will be an APA- style research proposal. Prerequisite: PSYC 220. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 251Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification4
Sub-Total Credits 4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 261Cognitive Development
The course examines the theories and research in cognitive development from infancy through adolescence. Piagetian; Vygotskian; and Information-Processing Approaches are explored while examining the development of processes including attention; perception; memory; language; and reasoning. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 262Social Development
This course examines theories and research in child and adolescent social development. Relations with parents and peers; prosocial behavior; aggression; sex-role development; and social-cognitive development are studied. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 263Infant & Child Development4
This course examines physical; cognitive; social; and emotional development from infancy through childhood. It will explore developmental theories; research; and practical applications to understand and support children's growth within family; cultural; and societal contexts. (Fall; Allen term; Spring and Summer term on rotation) Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 264Adolescent & Young Adult Development4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 270Fundamentals of Neuropsychology4
267 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 273Psychology of the African American Experience2-4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 280Applied Neuropsychology2-4
Sub-Total Credits 6 Learning and Cognitive Processes 263 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 282Social Psychology4
Sub-Total Credits 16 All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better. CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education Requirements. ENVS Social Science emphasis majors complete 12-28 credits of CLAS general education credits as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 24-44
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 300Special Topics
A series of directed readings; changing from semester to semester; which affords the student an opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in greater depth by intensive reading; discussion and seminar feedback. Credits 1-4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 302Psychological Measurement2-4
An introduction to psychological assessment through a survey of the principles of test design; scoring; and interpretation for tests of achievement; intelligence; personality; career interests; and attitudes. Specific concepts include: item analysis and norms; reliability and validity; ethical and legal standards. Credits 2-4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 310Professional Preparation in Psychology2
In this course we summarize psychology fields and discuss how to pursue graduate study and/or careers. Students write/critique cover letters; resumes; and essays. They take a GRE preparation test; participate in mock interviews; and interview a professional in a psychology field. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 311Sensation and Perception4
A study of the physiological and psychological processes involved in the immediate experience of sensory stimulation. Topics include sensory systems and coding mechanisms; psychophysical methods; signal detection; illusions; and complex perceptual processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 320Parenting Seminar2-3
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about effective parenting through reading of literature and group discussion. The course explores a wide variety of issues; concerns; and problems that parents often face as well as the joy and gratification that effective parenting brings. Credits 2-3 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 322Health Psychology2-4
Sub-Total Credits 4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 330Neuropsychology4
A non-laboratory course dealing with the neurological correlates and determinants of behavior. Emphasis on basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying human behavior; i.e.; the physical basis of movement sensation; perception; emotion; motivation; learning; memory and language. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 331Counseling substance use and addictions4
This course is an introduction; and an examination of counseling substance use and other addictions. It will focus on the treatment of a wide variety of addictions. Topics include counseling; neurobiology; adolescents and family issues; pregnancy; trauma; and substance abuse prevention; and abuse of drugs today. This course emphasizes counseling and treatment for substance use and the impact of biological; sociological; psychological; and environmental factors on substance use. ( Fall) Credits 4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 332Cognitive Processes4
Sub-Total Credits 8
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 340Adverse & Protective Childhood2-3
Sub-Total Credits 4
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 341Theories of Personality4
This course examines the philosophic; scientific; and applied aspects of personality theory and research. The major orientations toward investigating personality will be explored; e.g.; psychodynamic; depth-psychological; trait- factor; humanistic; and cognitive-personality models. Emphasis is placed on developing a working knowledge of each theory and methods of conducting personality research. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 342Psychopathology4
Sub-Total Credits 12
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 343Child & Adolescent Mental Health4
PSYC 485 or 492 4 Sub-Total Credits 11 CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Psychology majors complete 8 credits of quantitative reasoning and social science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 44
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 351Human Sexuality4
Sub-Total Credits 12 Several courses have prerequisites; see course descriptions. All courses used to complete a minor must have grades of "C" or better and at least half of the requirements should be completed at Alfred University 281 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 360Topics
Credits 2 Degree Attributes CoB: Humanities 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 362Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course is designed to acquaint students with work psychologists perform in organizational settings. Topics may include methodology of industrial/organizational psychology; personnel selection; training and development; job satisfaction; leadership; work motivation; human performance and human engineering; performance appraisals; job stress and consumer behavior. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 371The Psychology of Death and Dying4
Sub-Total Credits 2-4 Group 3 Course Code Title Credits
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 372Psychology of Gender4
Sub-Total Credits 4 Mental and Physical Health Course Code Title Credits
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 381Animal-Assisted Therapy3
This course will provide an introduction to animal-assisted therapy which is relevant to the field of psychotherapy/ counseling and human growth and learning. Participants will explore the nature of the human-animal bond; the role and effect of companion animals on human functioning; the theoretical foundations for the inclusion of animals in mental health treatment; and various animal-assisted activities; interventions; and therapy models espoused by various professional organizations. Participants will review the scientific literature in the AAT field and participate in experiential activities in order to develop an understanding of the strengths and limitations of these treatment approaches with specific client populations. Attention will be provided to the legal and ethical implications of animal- assisted work; especially related to the differences between service animals; emotional support animals; and therapy animals. Basic training protocols for the human-animal partnership with dogs and horses will be addressed. Credits 3
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 382Equine-Assit. Psychotherapy3
This course will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP); an experiential psychotherapy approach that incorporates horses in the treatment of social-emotional and behavioral problems in human beings. Course participants will explore the theoretical foundations and underlying assumptions of this hands-on treatment approach; identify the role and function of each treatment team member; and apply the principles of EAP to practical problems. The course format will include direct instruction; class discussions; and lab activities with all activities taking place during the scheduled class time at the Equestrian Center. Credits 3
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 389Introduction to Art Therapy3
An introduction to art as a psychotherapeutic modality. Topics include art as a diagnostic tool; art as a means for emotional expression; theoretical backgrounds; and developmental stages of art. This course promotes experiential learning through participation in art therapy exercises. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 411Advanced Psychological Research Methods and Statistics4
Sub-Total Credits 33-36 Total Credits 84-90
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 412Research Practicum
Students in this research practicum apply the scientific method to study human behavior. Students will be certified and approved to ethically conduct research on human subjects; independently design and conduct an original empirical study; gather and interpret their own data; and write a research report using APA style. Students disseminate their research findings in a professional-style presentation. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 429Cognition and Aging
A lecture and discussion course covering current research and theories of cognitive processes in the older adult. Basic topics include age differences in memory; verbal processes; motor performance; perception; problem solving; and intelligence. Recommended: PSYC 332 or GERO 272 or permission of instructor. (Alternate years) Credits 2 l Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 450Independent Study
Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-4 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 471Child Psychopathology
Through readings; presentations; and discussions; this course seeks to illuminate variation in child/adolescent behavior; emotion; and personality. Course material will consist of theory; research; and practice regarding disturbed and disturbing children and adolescents. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 472Child Interventions
This seminar introduces students to interventions for children and adolescents with disabilities and mental health disorders. Treatment strategies will be explored (such as behavior modification; play therapy; family therapy) along with treatment settings in which such therapies are delivered (schools; community mental health centers; institutions). Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 477Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
This course explores the field of child and adolescent psychopathology; including the theories and research that serve as the foundation of assessment; diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 485Practicum
A supervised field experience planned to develop skills in designing interventions within educational; vocational; social services or mental health settings. In addition to field placements; students may meet in weekly seminars to discuss current literature. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and permission of instructor. Credits 2-4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 491Clinical Procedures4
Focuses on the development and application of general clinical skills. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate these skills through supervised interactions with a volunteer counselee. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 492Clinical Practicum4
Sub-Total Credits 14 CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Psychology majors complete 8 credits of quantitative reasoning and social science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 44
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
PSYC 497Senior Seminar2
Sub-Total Credits 16 Clinical/Counseling Psychology Core
- Subject
- PSYC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
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