PY 131General Psychology3
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Fashion Institute of Technology · Courses
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22 courses with the subject PY, 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.
PY 206Psychology of Consumer Behavior3
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PY 227The Sociopsychology of Gentrification3
3 lecture hours What is gentrification? How is it shaped by the psychology of those in power and how does it affect the psychology of those it marginalizes? Answers to these questions and more will be explored in this course while focusing on New York City, as the historical “ground-zero” for American gentrification. 474 Courses and Departments
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PY 230Qualitative Research3
3 lecture hours Students will learn to design, conduct, analyze, and report qualitative research of four major designs: Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case Study Research, and Grounded Theory. The strengths and weaknesses of each design and methods for establishing validity will be discussed. Formerly SS 230. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 231Personality3
3 lecture hours Emphasizes normal personality development as viewed from a variety of perspectives, including social, educational, biological, and psychodynamic factors. Students apply these psychological principles to problems of everyday living and gain an understanding of both normal and deviant reactions to life events. Formerly SS 231. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 232Developmental Psychology3
3 lecture hours Studies the development of psychological, emotional, social, and biological processes from prenatal stage and birth to maturity. Emphasis is on critical stages in development as well as application of psychological principles to everyday situations. Formerly SS 232. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 237Industrial Psychology3
3 lecture hours Applies psychological principles to issues in the workplace. Personnel selection, training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, and stress are explored to provide future leaders, managers, and technical specialists with information and skills to enhance their interpersonal and organizational effectiveness. Formerly SS 237.
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PY 250Fashion and Public Health3
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- 2026-2027-undergraduate
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- catalog.fitnyc.edu
PY 299Independent Study in Psychology1-3
Prerequisite(s): a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Liberal Arts.
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PY 311Environmental Psychology3
3 lecture hours Students explore the interaction of human behavior and the natural and built environments. Topics include the psychological experiences of home, work and public space, environmental cognition and perception, place attachment, personal space, natural and restorative spaces, environmental stressors, urban design and well-being, and the intersection of virtual and physical space. Formerly SS 311. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 312Sensation & Perception3
3 lecture hours This course examines the basic human senses and the psychological perceptions that help us interpret and respond to our environment. Students apply sensory and perceptual phenomena to concepts in their major fields of study and examine current applications of sensory and perceptual phenomena in a variety of fields. Formerly SS 312. Prerequisite(s): PY 131. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog 475
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PY 333Fact or Fiction? The Psychology of Conspiracy3
3 lecture hours This course introduces students to psychological investigations of misinformation, misperception, science denial, mass propaganda, and conspiracy beliefs. Students will take a tour through the architecture of belief, explore the social roots of misinformation and conspiracy theories, and evaluate evidence-based solutions to reduce harmful effects. Formerly SS 333. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 334The Psychology of Color3
3 lecture hours Examines the importance of color and its influences on behavior. Topics include the biological and perceptual characteristics of color, fundamental color research, societal and cultural influences on the meanings and uses of color, adaptations of color in both natural and manmade environments, and the interaction between personality and color. Special attention is given to the application of color in both industry and everyday life. Formerly SS 334. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 335Abnormal Psychology3
3 lecture hours This course is designed to help students understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders and the contemporary issues facing mental health practitioners and researchers. Issues related to abnormal psychology are presented from theoretical research and clinical perspectives. Formerly SS 335. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 336Psychology for Sustainability3
3 lecture hours Students explore the psychological relationship between humans and their natural and built environments to gain insight into environmental and social problems and generate solutions. Topics include conscious and unconscious influences on human behavior, social norms and influence, the role of contingencies, the neurotoxic effects of pollution, and environmental racism. Formerly SS 336.
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- 2026-2027-undergraduate
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- catalog.fitnyc.edu
PY 338Happiness & Human Flourishing (Honors)3
3 lecture hours Students explore the psychological aspects of a fulfilling and flourishing life by critically reviewing and analyzing scientific work drawn from the field of positive psychology. Topics include happiness and positive affect, well-being, empathy, friendship, love, achievement, creativity, mindfulness, spirituality, and humor. Formerly SS 338. Prerequisite(s): Qualification for the Presidential Scholars Program or 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor.
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PY 340The Psychology of Gender, Perception and Self-Expression3
3 lecture hours Through critical engagement with psychological theories of gender and cognition, this course challenges students to think how gender affects our sense of self, how we communicate that self, and how others perceive us. It encourages students to imagine new possibilities for how we embody our identity and interact based on fashion. Formerly SS 340. Prerequisite(s): PY 131. 476 Courses and Departments
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- catalog.fitnyc.edu
PY 368Racialized Urban Landscapes: A Psychosociospatial Exploration3
3 lecture hours Do spaces have races? How do urban environments perform when linked to racial or ethnic groups? Can the neighborhood you live in influence life outcomes and personal identity? This course explores how race and social constructs shape physical space and addresses strategies to challenge spatial marginalization and inequality in cities. Prerequisite(s): PY 131 or SO 171.
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PY 385Social Psychology3
3 lecture hours This course uses the tools and methodologies of behavioral science to explore how people think about, evaluate, and respond to their social experiences. Topics include person perception, the self, attitudes, emotions, socialization, groups, influence, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, altruism, cooperation, competition, aggression, prejudice, and discrimination. Formerly SS 385. Prerequisite(s): PY 131.
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PY 396Social Experiments (Honors)3
3 lecture hours Students become familiar with basic and applied research within behavioral science. Class discussion and lecture accompany several conceptual replications of psychology field studies. Students apply what they learn to answer psychological questions by developing a novel scientific experiment in which they collect data and analyze and present the results. Formerly SS 396. Prerequisite(s): Qualification for Presidential Scholars Program or 3.5 GPA with approval for dean of Liberal Arts.
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- catalog.fitnyc.edu
PY 398Spirits, Psychics, & Skeptics: Uses and Limits of Psychological Science (Honors)3
3 lecture hours By analyzing tests of paranormal phenomena, students are introduced to scientific strategies used to gather evidence. Students will critically evaluate claims and evidence, explore the scientific and psychological explanations for paranormal experiences and beliefs, and identify the boundaries between science and pseudoscience. Psychology’s historical link to metaphysical phenomena is emphasized. Formerly SS 398. Prerequisite(s): Qualification for Presidential Scholars Program or 3.5 GPA with approval of Dean of Liberal Arts.
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- 2026-2027-undergraduate
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- catalog.fitnyc.edu
PY 499Independent Study in Psychology1-3
Prerequisite(s): a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Liberal Arts. SC: Science Mathematics proficiency is a prerequisite for all Science courses. See the description for satisfying mathematics proficiency in the section below that refers to Math.
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- catalog.fitnyc.edu
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