36 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 150Roots: Psychology3
Roots: Psychology provides students with a critical examination of the field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. This course provides a general overview of the science of psychology by introducing basic principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change human behavior and mental processes. The course surveys selected concepts, such as development; memory; learning; attention; cognitive and biological foundations; personality; social psychology; and mental health. (Only open to Liberal Arts and Science students; Not open to students who have taken PSYC 153 or PSYC 203).
Roots: Psychology provides students with a critical examination of the field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. This course provides a general overview of the science of psychology by introducing basic principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change human behavior and mental processes. The First Year Seminar (FYS) version of Roots: Psychology uses a particular theme as a starting point to examine selected concepts, such as development; memory; learning; attention; cognitive and biological foundations; personality; social psychology; and mental health; and focuses on honing critical writing skills.(FYS courses are restricted to first-year students only; Not open to students who have taken PSYC 150 or PSYC 203).
Introduction to Psychology provides a critical examination of the field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. This course provides a general overview of the science of psychology by introducing basic principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change human behavior and mental processes. The course surveys selected concepts, such as development; memory; learning; personality; social psychology; and mental health. (Not open to students who have taken PSYC 150 or PSYC 153).
This course explores the research methodologies, statistical concepts, and procedures employed to create and test psychological theory. This course will emphasize an integration of introductory method topics and statistical procedures, including descriptive and correlation-based statistics, natural observation, and survey design. You will learn about psychological methods in lecture, discussion, and through hands-on practice. You will design and conduct research, analyze and interpret data both by hand and using SPSS, review research literature, and prepare APA-style reports. This course is required for all Psychology majors in the School of Liberal Arts, and is a prerequisite to PSYC 314. Prerequisite: PSYC 150 or PSYC 153 or PSYC 203.
An analysis of psychological causes of criminal behavior. Topics include antisocial personality, neuropsychological components of criminality, and the interface between psychology and law in areas such as jury selection, sentencing, the insanity plea, eyewitness testimony, and psychiatric evaluation of defendants.
This course provides a survey of various assessment measures that are available to psychologists, teaches students to think critically about the extent to which these tests accurately measure the attributes they purport to measure, offers an understanding of how these tests were developed, and provides students the opportunity to develop a psychological measure of your own. Intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and objective/subjective personality assessment will be covered. We also discuss how the clinical interview can be used as an assessment tool, and discuss issues relating to test selection, administration, construction, and use in applied settings. Students also learn to compute and interpret several statistical procedures that are used in the development of a psychological measure, including reliability and validity coefficients, and factor analysis. Note that students will NOT be trained to do clinical interpretations. Prerequisite: PSYC 214.
PSYC 310Psychology of Developmental Disorders and Delays3
This course provides an overview of developmental disorders, delays, and psychopathology among children. The course will emphasize assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Students may be expected to perform field activities and child observations.
This course continues exploring the research methodologies, statistical concepts, and procedures employed to create and test psychological theory. This course will emphasize an integration of method topics and statistical procedures, including hypothesis testing using t-test and ANOVA, and experimental design. You will learn about psychological methods in lecture, discussion, and through hands-on practice. You will design and conduct research, analyze and interpret data both by hand and using SPSS, review research literature, and prepare APA-style reports. This course is required for all Psychology majors in the School of Liberal Arts, and is a prerequisite to 414 Prerequisite: PSYC 214.
An overview of issues affecting psychological, physical, intellectual, and social development in today's youth. Empirical and theoretical foundations of these issues and the impact on development will be emphasized. Implications for parenting, education, prevention and intervention will be addressed; appropriate for anyone interested in the issues of modern day youth.
A study of the processes by which the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings of the individual are influenced by his/her social environment. Topics include: social perception and attribution, attitude development and change; interpersonal attraction and interpersonal relations such as friendship.
New course offerings in any area of psychology. Descriptions of specific topics will be posted in the psychology department. Specific requirements will depend upon the topic.
What is it that makes us human? In this course we pursue the answer to this question by examining consciousness, free will, creativity and other cognitive capacities. We investigate whether these can be implemented artificially using technological means. We adopt an interdisciplinary approach using perspectives from artificial intelligence, robotics, neuroscience, evolution, psychology and philosophy.
This course investigates why we do what we do. The course takes a multiperspective approach (evolutionary, biological, environmental, and cognitive) to examine why organisms engage in certain behaviors and the extent to which they persist at a behavior. Further, the course examines the important role that emotions play in understanding why people choose and maintain behaviors.".
The course examines the developmental processes that shape our lives from conception to death. We will explore the ways biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional influences systematically interact to shape the lifespan. Some topics covered include gene-environment interactions, social relationships, personal identify, resilience, and longevity.
This course examines the concept of the mind and mental processes using theoretical and empirical perspectives. Students learn about different mental activities such as perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem solving, discuss how these cognitive processes are studied, and consider how they apply to our experiences.".
This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of how psychological processes are related to physical health behaviors and outcomes. This area of psychology seeks to determine and implement ways to improve individuals’ physical, mental, and social world, with the hope of maximizing quality of life in a variety of domains. Common topics include psychological analysis of health-promoting and health compromising behaviors; and psychobiological and psychosocial perspectives on stress, pain management, chronic illness, terminal illness, eating pathologies, cardiovascular disease, and alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
This course provides an overview of modern perspectives and psychological research on the family. The course investigates a fundamental description of family as well as familial issues across the lifespan, guided by historic and contemporary perspectives. Throughout the course, we use family stories to examine the psychology of the family.".
The major objective of this course is to develop an understanding of and critical thinking about the psychology of women. Topics unique to women's lives, such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood, will be explored. Additional topics including gender and sexual development, work roles, abuse, violence, and body image will be analyzed.
This course emphasizes the developing child, from the point of conception until adolescence. Particular attention is paid to the major transitions and crises that occur during this time period. Various psychological theories and research studies in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development are studied, highlighting the assumptions of the life span developmental approach.".
Adolescence is a period of great transition marked with both triumph and tribulation. This class provides students with an understanding of the period between childhood and adulthood known as adolescence, and examines biological, cognitive, self, and social transitions during this important period of life.
Using scientific reasoning and research as clues, this course explores several major mysteries in the scientific quest to understand what makes a person themselves, and why people do what they do. The course investigates core questions, such as: Does personality predict what people do, and how their lives will turn out? Do others know more about your personality than you? How do personalities develop? Can personalities be disordered? What is personality, anyway? Do we even have personalities? Can we know someone else's personality? How can we use science to understand personality?".
Cultural psychology takes the position that broad human similarities exist, but that there is also vast psychological variation that is observed across human groups. In this course, we consider current theories and empirical research on culture, race, and ethnicity and examine evidence suggesting the psychological processes are culture-and context-dependent.
This course is designed to allow psychology majors to pursue an area of special interest in psychology. Students must present a preparatory outline to qualify. Permission of the faculty mentor, department chair, and the Dean of the School of Arts are required at the time of registration.
This course explores the application of psychological principles and methods to the study of individuals and groups in the workplace. Topics include personnel selection, performance appraisal, training, and employment law. Students who take this course are also encouraged to take PSYC 374.".
This course provides an analysis of human behavior in organizations. Topics include organizational culture, motivation, job satisfaction, management styles, and problems in human relations, and leadership. Students who take this course are also encouraged to take PSYC 373.".
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Offered fall semester.
PSYC 414Senior Capstone: Advanced Research Methods3
The senior capstone seminar is an opportunity to conceptualize and execute an independent research project. This course emphasizes an integration of advanced method topics and statistical procedures through experimental designs with 2 independent variables and factorial ANOVA. The independent project includes reviewing the literature; designing an independent research study; and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, which culminates in an APA style research paper, oral presentation, and scientific poster presentation. All students are expected to participate in the annual poster session held in May. This course is required for all senior Psychology majors in the School of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: PSYC 314.".
This course offers an exploration into some of the major diagnostic categories and specific psychological disorders affecting humankind, such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and eating disorders. The course further emphasizes epidemiological factors, etiology, symptomatology, maintaining factors, pathological processes, and evidence-based treatment. Additional attention is given to differential diagnosis and comorbidities among disorders. Students also receive an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Supervised participation in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results in conjunction with ongoing research projects in psychology. Permission of the faculty mentor and the department chair are required at the time of registration.
Supervised participation in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results in conjunction with ongoing research projects in psychology. Permission of the faculty mentor and the department chair are required at the time of registration.
This course explores the biological factors underlying behavior and mental processes. Students learn about the anatomy and functions of the brain and nervous system, including details about the functions of the cells and structures of the brain. They will also learn about how changes in brain activity connect with different processes such as learning, memory, emotion, intelligence, sleep, and consciousness.
This course is designed to allow psychology majors to pursue an area of special interest in psychology. Students must present a preparatory outline to qualify. Permission of the faculty mentor, department chair, and the Dean of the School of Arts are required at the time of registration.
This course focuses on the psychological study of the relationship between the external world and our internal experience. The primary goals are to examine the anatomy and physiology of the sensory systems, reveal the common methods used to investigate these systems, and discuss the phenomenal (subjective experience) issues surrounding questions of perception through various sensory illusions. Not open to students who have completed PSYC 367.".
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Offered spring semester.
