35 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.
3 sem. hrs. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior, including an examination of various approaches to psychological thought. Among the topics addressed are learning, cognition, development, motivation, and psychopathology. Format varies; may be lecture or seminar.
3 sem. hrs. Offered every spring semester. An overview of theories and research related to sport behavior. Topics include motivation; effect of attention, emotion, and mood on performance; cognitive and behavioral interventions; social psychology of sport; and psychobiology of sport.
3 sem. hrs. An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of health psychology. Students will learn theories and principles of health psychology and apply them to wellness, prevention, illness and healthcare.
3 sem. hrs. An introduction to developmental psychology covering conception through adulthood. Physical, social, and cognitive development are explored with emphasis on early and mid- childhood. Major theories are applied to common issues in development, e.g., parent-child relations, education, poverty, and delinquency.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually. This course offers an exploration of psychological aspects from the perspectives of other cultures than the predominantly Western ones that most research has been conducted with. This course will offer a view of both cultural and cross-cultural approaches to the view of CO UR S E S 201
3 sem. hrs. This course uses theories and methods of psychology to focus on women’s development, personality, and role in society. PSY 224/SOC 224. Social Psychology 3 sem. hrs. This course will explore the interaction between the individual and the social world. Topics covered will include social cognition; the self; attitudes and persuasion; group process; prejudice; stereotyping, and discrimination; aggression; and prosocial behavior. Cross-cultural perspectives will be examined.
3 sem. hrs. A survey of research and descriptive aspects of behavior pathology and methods of treatment.
3 sem. hrs. This course provides an introduction to forensic psychology, which is the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Examples of topics covered are expert witness issues, insanity pleas, false confessions, issues surrounding repressed memory, eyewitness testimony, and criminal profiling. Special attention will be given to the psychological implications of the legal system’s treatment of minority groups.
3 sem. hrs. A course on addictive behaviors, including drug, technology, gambling, and sex addictions. The psychological causes and effects of addictive behaviors will be explored from biological, social, developmental, cultural, and cognitive perspectives.
3 sem. hrs. 202 CO URSES
3 sem. hrs. This course will provide students with a solid foundation for their continued study of psychology including an overview of the history and systems of scientific psychology, research ethics, APA format, career exploration, and information literacy. The course also provides an overview of the research methods - both qualitative and quantitative - used in the study of behavior and mind. In addition, students will develop skills in scholarly communication.
3 sem. hrs. Review of strength-based approaches to psychology. Research, theory, and cross-cultural perspectives on resiliency, gratitude, forgiveness, spirituality, humor, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and creativity and their effects on well-being and “the good life” are just some of the topics to be investigated.
3 sem. hrs. An examination of the creation and experience of art as a product of human behavior and mental process, and an exploration of the positive uses to which it can be applied (e.g., toward the pursuit of wellness or social justice.) Students who have previously taken Wells 101: Psychology, Art, Culture, & Experience should not enroll for this course)
2-4 sem. hrs. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of a selected topic in psychology. Past topics have included: Constructing Sexual Identities: Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Environmental Psychology; Violence and Schools; and Organized Psychology.
2-4 sem. hrs. Graded: S/U. Individually arranged field experiences in psychological settings, for example, psychiatric hospitals, both private and public, and education classes for students with disabilities. A journal and a paper evaluating the experience will be required as a form of assessment.
2-4 sem. hrs. Graded: S/U. The PSY research practicum is designed to provide research-based experiential learning CO UR S E S 203
1-3 sem. hrs. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of an area of special interest. Topic determined jointly by a faculty member and student(s) in consultation. Meets weekly for one hour.
1-3 sem. hrs. May be repeated for credit. These courses are available for students who have demonstrated an ability to work without close supervision. Student(s) and faculty members develop the course together on a relevant topic.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, fall semesters. An examination of prevalent psychological disorders among children (including behavioral, emotional, health-related, development and learning disorders). Objectives include: improved understanding of etiology, learning the basics of assessment and diagnosis, and applying theories to the treatment of childhood mental disorders.
3 sem. hrs. Psychological approaches exploring the diversity of adolescent development. The course will focus on the intersections of culture, race, class, gender, and sexuality during adolescence. Topics include: growing up rural/urban, immigration and schooling, resiliency, love and intimacy, identity in global times.
3 sem. hrs. Emphasizes a cultural sciences approach to psychology, including counseling/therapy, assessment, and research. Challenges assumptions of Western psychology and emphasizes the necessity of understanding each culture within its own social and ecological context and frame of reference.
3 sem. hrs. An examination of the major systems of psychotherapy (psychoanalysis, cognitive, person- centered, behavioral, etc). Objectives include: developing a model of therapy, learning basic elements of counseling, working with diverse populations developing and applying knowledge of the ethics code.
3 sem. hrs. The psychological study of language as a cognitive process. The course explores theories and research on first and second language acquisition, oral and written comprehension and production, bi- and multilingualism, dialectic and linguistic differences, social and cultural influences on language development and use, and language disorder (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, aphasia, dysarthria), among other topics.
3 sem. hrs. A study of the three biological bases of behavior - nervous system, endocrine system, and genetics - an how each plays a role in the expression of behavior, from thirst and hunger to sexual behavior to addictions to psychological disorder and more.
3 sem. hrs. A study of the brain and its basis in human behavior and cognition. The course provides a foundation in neuroanatomy and physiology, structure and function relationships, assessment, and neurological diversity. Case studies provide a view of clinical applications and fodder for lessons on ethical, identity-preserving treatment.
3 sem. hrs. Cognitive psychology is concerned with the scientific study of the mind and how we process, store, and retrieve information. Mental functions studied in the course include perception, attention, memory, reasoning, decision making, problem solving, and language processing.
3 sem. hrs. An interdisciplinary exploration of the interplay between cultural and cognitive processes, the resulting diversity of mind, and its role in actions such as intergroup conflict resolution. Conducted as an upper-level discussion seminar complemented by the cultural perspectives of guest speakers.
3 sem. hrs. Using a lifespan approach, this course examines recent research on the physiological, psychological, and social dimensions of adult development. The goals of this course are to acquaint students with the basic processes of adult development and to promote positive attitudes and expectations about aging.
4 sem. hrs. Methodologies in psychology which use qualitative description and analysis. Methods emphasized: interviews, case study, and participant observation. Extensive use of video and computer technologies for data collection and analysis. Three class hours and two of field- based study.
4 sem. hrs. Basic quantitative research methods commonly used in psychology are examined in detail, with particular emphasis on choosing appropriate methods for research questions/hypothesis in different areas of psychology (e.g. developmental, social, cognitive). For the laboratory session, students spend two hours each week collecting and/or analyzing data.
3 sem. hrs. An exploration and appreciation of the sensory and perceptual processes that produce an interpretation of the world for us. Experiential activities will include perceptual illusions and experiments, art museum field trip, and mammalian eye dissection.
1 sem. hr. We will critically explore such topics as how Western research shapes our understanding of human behavior, possibilities ofr constructing different psychologies, how paradigms frame our understanding of human life, how class and gender shape identities in the classroom, implicit assumptions in developmental theory and their consequences in the practice of psychology. Participants will be encouraged to continue critical examination of their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions regarding race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, culture, etc. through dialogues with other participants.
3 sem. hrs. May be repeated for credit. Advanced work or research relevant to the discipline created under the supervision of, or in conjunction with, a faculty member.
4 sem. hrs. An examination of selected theoretical and professional issues in psychology. Students will prepare a thesis based on review of the literature on a topic approved by the instructor and the department.
4 sem. hrs. CO UR S E S 207
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