47 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 1301Introduction to the Psychological Sciences3
Credits: 3 hrs This course introduces students to the major theories, principles and concepts of psychological science. Areas of study are drawn from: research methodology, development, perception, learning, memory, motivation intelligence, personality, abnormal behavior and social psychology.
None. Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking Area of Knowledge: Social/Behavioral Science
PSY 2101Careers in Psychology1
Credits: 1 hr This elective, seminar course provides an overview of the various career options in the field of psychology as well as the training required to pursue these options. This course will provide information necessary to prepare students for post-baccalaureate employment as well as graduate education.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences
PSY 2308Psychology of Adjustment3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a study of the adjustment process of individuals, including the adjustment process in situations of frustration, disability, and other potentially thwarting situations. The adjustment to significant life-changing situations will be considered.
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines the atypical development of children and adolescents. Special focus will be placed on the psychological and educational needs of children with learning, sensory, developmental, and psychological disabilities. Other diverse areas of human exceptionality, including giftedness and linguistic diversity will also be discussed.
Credits: 3 hrs This course develops information literacy skills as students learn to ask appropriate questions and to access information regarding the investigation of the psychobiological and psychosocial factors influencing psychoactive drug use, abuse and dependence. In addition, students will engage in practices to improve their ability to evaluate and organize information and to communicate that knowledge efficiently and ethically regarding the effects these drugs have on behavior and consciousness. Students will also examine how some drugs may enhance as well as harm health status. Alcohol and other depressants, opiates, stimulants, and hallucinogens among other abused drugs will be investigated by students.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences is recommended. Student Learning Outcome: Information Literacy Area of Knowledge: Social/Behavioral Science Curricular Theme: Healthful Living
PSY 2326Statistics for Social and Behavioral Science3
Credits: 3 hrs The objective of the course is to show the student how statistics are used. The student will gain an appreciation of the proper use of statistics and statistical terms in textbooks, newspapers, magazines and in research reports. The following topics will be developed: common statistical measures, histograms, probability, binomial distribution, sampling, the chi-square test, correlation and prediction, t-tests, and analysis of variance. Students may not receive credit for MAT 2326 or SOC 2326 in addition to this course.
PSY 1301 Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy Area of Knowledge: AK: Social/Behavioral Science or Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (not both).
PSY 2336Lifespan Development3
Credits: 3 hrs This course serves as a general introduction to human lifespan development, covering prenatal development, and continuing through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, late adulthood, and death. For each life stage, emphasis will be given to relevant physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional variables and adaptations.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
PSY 2340The Language of Psychology: APA Style3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to prepare psychology majors for upper-level courses in psychology, with a main objective of teaching students to write a literature review in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Students will read empirical papers, on selected topics in psychology, as models of experimental design and professional literature reviews. Students typically write several short assignments and one major paper based upon extensive library research.
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PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences , major status.
PSY 2440Research Methods and Statistics4
Credits: 4 hrs Psychologists use a wide variety of research methods and statistical techniques to study the attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, experiences, and behaviors of people and groups. This course is designed to introduce students to descriptive and correlational research. Students will learn how to collect and analyze quantitative data from these research designs, and write up results in a research paper. Students will also learn how to use SPSS and conduct rudimentary statistical tests. (z-scores, descriptive statistics, correlation, independent (samples t-test).
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Repeatability: *This course is limited to only one repeat attempt; in other words, the course may be taken only two times.
PSY 2340 - The Language of Psychology: APA Style and MAT 2326 - Elementary Statistics or SOC 2326 - Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences or GER 2326 - Statistics for Social and Behavior Sciences or PSY 2326 - Statistics for Social and Behavioral Science ; Minimum “C-” for both courses, PSY 2340 - The Language of Psychology: APA Style or statistics course Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy Level of Knowledge this Course Address(es): Foundation Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: May 10, 2022 Effective Date: Fall 2022
PSY 3301Brain and Behavior3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is an introduction to the biological foundations of behavior and mental processes. Brain activity and physiological mechanisms are examined in relationship to psychological processes such as learning and memory, perception, stress and emotion, and state of consciousness, as well as hormonal and evolutionary perspectives on behavior.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences
PSY 3302Adolescence3
Credits: 3 hrs This course focuses upon the adolescent life stage. Emphasis will be given to the historical basis of adolescence, as well as the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional phenomena apparent in adolescence. In doing so, adolescence will be examined as a transitional life stage distinct drom childhood and adulthood.
Credits: 3 hrs This course allows students to consider the physical, cognitive, social and personality processes appartent in an aging population. Emphasis is placed on the normal aspects of aging, but the psychopathology of aging will also be examined. Topic areas include, but are not limited to: research methods, biological aspects of aging, psychopathology and treatment, and grief, death and dying.
Credits: 3 hrs This course presents the basic concepts, principles, and theories of motivation and emotion, including instincts, drives, physiological bases of motivation, social and cognitive motives, and emotional experience and expression.
Credits: 3 hrs This course provides a descriptive analysis of the major types of mental disorder, their organic, psychological, and other causes, and possible treatment modalities. The philosophical, historical, and scientific/experimental bases of abnormal psychology will also be explored.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences
PSY 3307Social Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course surveys the major areas of social psychology research, theories, and phenomena. Social psychology examines topics such as person perception, social cognition, theories on the self, prejudice, relationships, interpersonal influence, pro and anti-social behavior, and group dynamics.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences
PSY 3308Cognitive Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of theory and research on mental imagery, short and long term memory, language and reading processes, problem solving and decision making.
Credits: 3 hrs Universal human behaviors exist across all cultures; as well, differences in behavior and thinking are impacted by culture. This course examines the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being. The aim is to apply analysis of cultural factors regarding decision-making, problem-solving, and effective communication when comparing cultures around the world. Issues of globalization, diversity, cultural-bias, and cross-ethnic communication are addressed. Course will examine a range of topics based on instructor. Topics may include but are not limited to identity, sports, media, religion, education, health, and development. This is a critical reading depth course in the psychology curriculum.
PSY 1301 Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: March 19, 2019
PSY 3312Intro to Black Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs. The purpose of this course is to facilitate awareness and an understanding of the psychology of people of African descent; to develop an understanding of the breadth, scope, and development of the field of Black Psychology; and to generate an awareness of Afrocentric theories of development and pathology, as well as methodologies emerging from these theories and philosophies. Additionally, psychological, social and cultural forces which have helped to shape and determine the unique thought, styles, and behavior of people of African descent will be critically examined. The goal of this course is to promote a high level of critical thinking about the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture from a global perspective.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences
PSY 3316Principles of Psychological Testing3
Credits: 3 hrs This course introduces the student to the theory design, construction, validation and interpretation of psychological testing and the utilization of tests in a wide variety of industrial, clinical, educational and organizational settings. Problems and issues associated with psychological testing are stressed. A selection of widely used tests is examined and evaluated.
PSY 1301 , MAT 2326 or PSY 2326 and at least 12 additional hours in Psychology, including either PSY 3306 or PSY 3329 .
PSY 3318Forensic Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history, and its impact in today’s world as it relates to criminal justice system. The course will provide an expansive overview of forensic psychology, including basic tenets, practices, and procedures and will explore subspecialties of forensic psychology; roles and responsibilities; and related legal, ethical, and diversity issues. The course will explore forensic psychology links to the criminal justice system through such topics as, criminal profiling, police psychology, psychology in the criminal courts, and correctional psychology, investigative psychology, crime psychology, theories of crime, lie detection, eyewitness errors, psychotherapy, false confession, psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder, and expert testimony. Through this course, students will acquire a broad understanding of forensic psychology theories and concepts, which they will apply to the analysis of controversial issues and contemporary challenges within the criminal justice field.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a critical examination of the relationship between scientific psychological research, practice, and theory and the justice and legal system. Potential topics to be covered include: jury selection, jury decision-making, eyewitness identification, forensic hypnosis and recovered memories, deception detection, police interrogations and (false) confessions, the insanity defense, legal competencies, civil commitment, the role of psychologists as trial consultants and expert witnesses, the death penalty, and ethical issues in psychology and the law.
Credits: 3 hrs This course introduces students to the principles, values and critical areas of study within the field of community psychology. The historical development and philosophical premise of community psychology, systems thinking, and an ecological perspective are discussed. Topic areas include: mental illness and health, globalization, immigration, environmental degradation and empowerment models.
Credits: 3 hrs This is a seminar course that exposes students to field of Cultural Neuroscience as an emerging research discipline that investigates cultural variation in psychological, neural and genomic processes. This seminar will focus on presenting information on the bidirectional relationship of culture, genes, brain, and mind, and their emergent behaviors. Cultural Neuroscience integrates theory and methods from anthropology, cultural psychology, neuroscience and neurogenetics. Discussions will address the problems of defining culture and culturally appropriate experimental tasks, comparing neuroimaging data acquired from different populations, epigenetic processes, neuro-economics, and generally identifying the sociocultural influences on the brain. Implications of cultural neuroscience research for addressing and explaining current issues in population health disparities and other social problems will also be discussed.
Credits: 3 hrs This is an upper level writting intensive course designed to provide students with an introduction to Personaility Psychology. It is also designed to enhance students’ professional development with respect to critical thinking, writing, and project management. This course is designed for students who work hard, take responsibility for their learning, have a intrinsic interest in human personality, and adopt academic excellence as a core value of their education. A central question the course address is ” What do we know when we know a person?” Throughout the course, students will become acquainted with the arts and science of understanding a person’s personality traits, characteristic adaptations (e.g. motives, goals, defense), and identity. The course teaching method vary based on instructor and may include any of the following: experiential learning, self-directed learning, collaborative learning, distance learning, project-based learning, and didactic learning. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply personality core concepts and theories, person-centered analyses, western and non-western cultural approaches, and varying personality assessments to conduct and write a personality psycho-biographical case study of themselves. This is a depth course in the psychology curriculum.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: March 19, 2019
PSY 3346Principles of Learning3
Credits: 3 hrs This course will examine the essential features of the major theories of learning. Emphasis is placed upon a critical analysis and practical applicability of these theories. Varying assignments, settings, populations, and project will be incorporated based upon instructor. This course is a depth course in the psychology curriculum.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: March 19, 2019
PSY 3348Sensation and Perception3
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines the five major senses, with emphasis on vision and hearing, and how they influence higher mental processes. This course emphasizes evolutionary principles as they apply to the sensory systems and differences between various animal species.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is an introductory survey of the psychological bases and dimensions of human sexuality with emphasis on the socio-cultural factors involved in intimate relating, sexuality, and loving. Sexuality is an integral part of life; knowledge and understanding of one’s sexuality are essential in order to make decisions regarding the physiological and social aspects of one’s sexual life. The major goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive and academically sound background to the scientific study of sexuality. In addition, students will gain practical information about many aspects of sexuality that will be useful for daily living and decision-making.
PSY 3393Psychological Investigation and Research I3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed for independent scientific work by the individual student with guidance by. a. member of the psychological Science faculty. The project may. consist of a combination of reading, writing a literature. review, an introductory assignment in a professor’s lab, or completion of the institutional review board requirements (IRB) to begin data collection on campus. Permission of Chair required (3 credit).
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences and PSY 2340 - The Language of Psychology: APA Style Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
PSY 3394Psychology Field Work4
Credits: 4 hrs This course is designed to offer psychology majors at the junior or senior levels the possibility for field work in a mental-health agency. The student should gain some insight into the type of work psychologists do and the purpose and service of the agency and should relate this field experience to the psychology coordinator, who will evaluate the appropriateness of the student for field work. Students will contact the Instructor regarding field placements 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.
2.8 GPA and 18 hours in psychology, including PSY 3306 and either PSY 3316 or PSY 4331 , and permission of the Psychology Coordinator.
PSY 3402Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology4
Credits: 4 hrs Psychologists use a wide variety of research methods and statistical techniques to study the attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, experiences, and behaviors of people and groups. This course is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of descriptive and correlational research, and introduce experimental and quasi-experimental research methodologies. Students will collect and analyze quantitative data (i.e., one-way ANOVA, regression, chi square) in SPSS, and present their findings in a final research paper. An introduction to qualitative research is also presented.
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Repeatability: This course is limited to only one repeat attempt; that is, the course may be taken only two times.
Psychology Major & PSY 2440 - Research Methods and Statistics . Grade of “C-” is required for this
PSY 3493Psychological Investigation and Research I3
Credits: 3 hrs The major goal of this course is provide students with an in-depth examination of the philosophy and methods of psychological science. The seminar format course will focus on increasing students’ information literacy related to identifying, locating, evaluating, and using psychological science information effectively. Students will be introduced to contemporary research in psychological science, as well as research designs and statistical analyses. Additionally, students will learn about research ethics, the importance of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, and preparing their honors thesis proposals.
Acceptance into Psychological Sciences Honors Curriculum, and Junior status. Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
PSY 4301Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course acquaints students with the four major classical areas in the field of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology, including selection, performance management, organizational culture as well as manangement and leadershp styles. Special emphasis is given to contemporary topics in I/O psychology such as employment law, employee engagement, organizational learning and development, and employee wellness.
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines the phenomena of death, grief and bereavement from diverse perspectives including but not limited to Western, non-Western, Native American, and other Indigenous groups’ philosophies. The impact of and recovery from loss (death, divorce, changes, etc.); near-death experiences and survivors; grief; and reincarnation theories are explored and discussed. Guest lecturers may also share their experiences and expertise.
Credits: 3 hrs The major goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of health psychology. This course provides students with an introduction to the major theories of, techniques for, and research on how psychology can help people live longer, healthier lives. Health, illness, and behavior will be studied with the aim of greater understanding of health issues and the individual’s relationship to these issues within individual, cultural and cross-cultural contexts. Topics covered will include stress and coping, chronic illness, substance use and abuse, health disparities, nutrition and physical activity, mental health, and sexual health. Additionally, current research in health psychology will be discussed, and careers in health psychology will be explored. Students are required to evaluate methodological approaches and use theoretical perspectives in the application of course-related skills to issues in health psychology. This course is a depth option course in the psychology curriculum.
PSY 1301 - Introduction to the Psychological Sciences Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: March 19, 2019
PSY 4321Group Dynamics3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to develop an understanding of the dynamics of group behavior and to promote the development of the skills and attitudes essential for functioning effectively as a group member. Topics include: the arousal and expression of emotions by group members, decision-making procedures; task orientation of the group; behavior relevant to task completion; and procedures of communication within the group.
PSY 4330Psychological Investigation and Research II3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed for contnuing students who have been previously engaged in research for credit with a mentor for at least 1 semester. Students will be expected to collect qualitative or quantitative data as a part of an institutional review board (IRB) approved research project. This may include community-based participatory research.
PSY 3493 - Psychological Investigation and Research I , PSY 3402 - Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Student Learning Outcome: Scienitifc Literacy
PSY 4331Counseling Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course focuses on the dynamics of psychological counseling and how this service is organized and administered in a wide variety of clinical, industrial, educational, governmental and organizational settings. The student is exposed to a number of different counseling theories and techniques and is expected to gain a critical appreciation of each. Some topics developed in this course are: counselor preparation and personality traits, counselor supply and demand, licensure, career patterns, group counseling, ethical and legal issues, clientele, and future trends.
PSY 1301 , PSY 3306 or PSY 3329 , and at least 12 hours in psychology.
PSY 4336History and Systems in Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course surveys the historical trends in psychology from ancient times to the present. The schools of psychology—Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt Psychology, and Psychoanalysis—will be surveyed as will contemporary viewpoints.
PSY 1301 , MAT 2326 or PSY 2326 and senior status.
PSY 4337Special Topics in Psychology3
Credits: 3 hrs This course will provide a treatment of current theoretical or practical problems in psychology. This problem course is a seminar, with content to vary with the instructor, but announced in advance of registration. Enrollment should be limited to psychology majors or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hrs This course will consider recent efforts to understand the cognitive and neural foundations of memory through understanding of functional neuroimaging methods as well as through experimental studies. Students will survey the literature on the psychobiology of memory. Content will include the cognitive and biopsychological literatures on the organization of memory, and an overview of the applications of neuroimaging to the study of memory and cognition. Discussion will focus on the implications of recent investigations of the relationship between memory and substance abuse, and the influence of memory on trauma and psychopathology.
PSY 4393Psychological Investigation and Research III3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed for contnuing students who have been engaged in research for credit with a mentor for at least 2 previous semesters. Students will be expected to work on advanced research project via an ongoing study, community-based participatory research, or advanced data analysis and writing based on the research of a Psychological Science faculty member. Permission of Chair required.
This course is a continuation of PSY 3394 . It provides an expanded opportunity to apply the theories, methods, and research acquired in the classroom to contemporary issues in society. Students should gain insight into the type of work psychologists do and the purpose and service of the agency they serve. In addition, the student should relate this field experience to the psychology fieldwork coordinator through weekly journal entries, an applied research paper, and a self- valuation. The academic grade (A, B, C, D, F) will be determined by the psychology fieldwork coordinator with due consideration given to fieldwork site supervisor’s evaluation of the student according to the course requirements.
30 GPA, 27 hours in psychology, and permission of the instructor or advisor.
PSY 4425Contemporary Issues in the Psychological Sciences4
Credits: 4 hrs This seminar course examines the theories, research, and applications of a selected current issue in psychology with the specific topic chosen by the instructor. The seminar provides students with opportunities for more in-depth focus in an area of psychology congruent with faculty research interest. Assessment is expected to comprise of a major paper and an oral presentation. The lab portion of the course will focus on practical demonstrations, discussion and applied experiences appropriate to the particular issue being studied.
Credits: 4 hrs This course is designed to be a capstone course for senior psychology majors. It provides majors with opportunities to reflect on the science and profession of psychology as a whole, and to consider their future interests and direction. This course aims to address the professional development of students through critical thinking and application, communication and interpersonal skills, and information literacy and writing. Discussions include: graduate school in psychology, entry-level positions with a degree in psychology, how the field of psychological science is currently developing, and what issues and conflicts must be addressed if psychology is to maintain a viable and effective influence in society. Themes, topics, and activities will integrate the following: diversity in psychology, gender issues, multiculturalism, social responsibility, ethics, development of a personal philosophy, and the role of scientific psychology in society.
