60 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.
An introduction to the concepts of descriptive statistics in the social sciences. Students learn to compute basic statistical analysis and discuss the application of the analysis to research in the social sciences. This course provides practical application of statistical principles and introduces the use of the computer for statistical analysis. Offered fall semester.
A systematic study of the influence of the socialization process on the origin and development of the self, of the way an individual influences and is influenced by other persons, and of the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves in social situations over time. 599
The application of methods and techniques in the process of psychological inquiry. Special emphasis on conducting a literature search and mastering APA writing style.
A study of the theory and applications of inferential and correlation statistical techniques to data in the social sciences. This course provides practical application of statistical principles. Students work with computers and conduct research in social sciences. Offered spring semester.
An investigation of the characteristics and context that contribute to or interfere with the promotion of personal growth and growth of others. Offered fall semester.
The study of the structure and function of the nervous system and its relation to emotion, cognition, and behavior. Special emphasis on neurological correlates of abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY-0100.
The investigation of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research and of strategies for establishing validity in descriptive, relational, and experimental design. Special emphasis on how to design, conduct, and present independent research projects according to APA guidelines. Juniors and seniors only.
This course offers a clinical-developmental approach to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of social, emotional, and behavioral problems in children. Issues explored include, but are not limited to, disorders of self-control, pervasive developmental disorders, development of aggressive and delinquent behavior, drug abuse, assessment of child pathology, therapeutic services and prevention. Offered every fall.
A study of psychological theories of adolescence, together with an overview of adolescent development. The contemporary problems of adolescence are considered. Offered spring semester. 600
A study of the principles of human learning and cognition as applied to the educational context. Consideration of effective instructional techniques and current research. Offered spring semester.
A study of selected theoretical formulations concerning the development and structure of abnormal reaction patterns. Supporting clinical and experimental data. Diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Offered Spring semester.
A psychological analysis of the behavior and experience of women. Cultural, interpersonal, and intrapersonal determinants of women’s actions, thoughts, and feelings will be explored. Juniors and seniors only. Offered fall semester.
A survey of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on the need for theories of counseling and their applications in dealing with human problems. Prerequisites: PSY-0100, PSY- 0340 and PSY-0380 recommended. Offered spring semester.
Readings and discussion aimed toward critical evaluation of current research and theory in psychology. Senior psychology majors or permission of the instructor (POI). Offered spring semester.
Individual placement in a social, psychological, or educational agency or institution. Minimum of eight hours per week with ongoing meetings on-campus with instructor. Graded pass/fail. Offered spring semester. 601
This course aims at synthesizing the knowledge that students have acquired in psychology. Its purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to step back and take stock of the common threads that tie the various approaches, perspectives, and schools of psychology together. Its goal is to help students integrate their emerging psychological knowledge with their experiential learning in real-life, clinically or psychosocially relevant, work-related contexts. Students must complete their internship concurrently with senior seminar.
This course is a general introduction to the science of behavior and mental processes. The basic concepts, principles, methods and research findings of psychology are studied. Emphasis is on those topics and research areas that are important to the understanding of human behavior and thought. These include biological and environmental influences, sensation, perception, development, learning, cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, mental health, and social interaction. Introduction to Psychology is also designed to give students a solid foundation for reading and understanding materials in more advanced psychology courses. No Prerequisites.
This course provides a solid foundation for writing in the APA style. Students will learn how to present research findings while improving their writing skills. Students will communicate information from scientific literature in the behavioral sciences and will learn to write in a variety of formats to include abstract, poster presentations and journal-style writing. Prerequisites: PSY 1001
PSY 2001STATISTICAL METHODS FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
This course provides an introduction to statistical concepts and methods used in the field of psychology, including probability and hypothesis-testing. Specific topics covered include central tendency, variability, correlation, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and non-parametric tests. This course emphasizes a conceptual understanding of statistics applied in the context of psychological research.
PSY 2005QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of and hands-on experience in the quantitative methods necessary to do research in psychology. This includes understanding and applying basic experimental methodologies, statistical analysis, and graphing data in a meaningful and appropriate way. Through real-life and hypothetical examples students will gain an understanding of which basic statistical analyses are appropriate for different types of data and different research questions. Topics include the ethical and practical limitations of experimental design, issues of validity and reliability, sample selection and assignment, and variations of experimental design. Students will read and interpret literature in psychology and practice their skills in APA style of report writing. Students will analyze data with a commonly used statistical analysis program. This course also aims to help students see research in Psychology as an exciting and interesting aspect of the field that has many applications to the real world.
PSY 2006QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
This course explains the fundamentals of qualitative research in the behavioral sciences. It aims to enhance a student’s capacity to conceptualize, design and conduct qualitative research and the scientific method as it applies to answering questions about human behavior through non-experimental research methods such as survey and observation. Topics include the ethical and practical limitations of collecting data in applied 602
This course explores current research findings and significant theoretical perspectives related to the cognitive, socioemotional and physical domains of human development and growth across the lifespan. A major theme of the course is the interaction between nature and nurture in human development.
This course examines the principal forms of psychological disorders as described in the DSM-V, with emphasis on causes, symptoms and treatment. An analysis of adaptive versus maladaptive thinking and behaviors is included. Treatment approaches are considered from a variety of modalities and hands-on strategies and techniques are shown in class. Case studies are used as models for diagnosis and treatment.
This course examines the major theorists who represent the psychoanalytic, identity, needs-hierarchy, behavioral, and humanistic approaches to the study of personality. Also considered will be the influence of events in theorists’ personal and professional lives on the development of these theories. The ways in which race, cultural issues, and gender play a part in the study of personality and personality assessment will also be explored.
This course specifically examines psychology in the workplace. Students use psychological principles to deal with problems associated with employment and the work environment. Consideration of employee selection and training, behavior modification in leadership styles and motivational techniques are included.
This course explores the varied facets of the field of Forensic Psychology. Students will study landmark cases relevant to psychology and the law. Topics will include police psychology, expert testimony, forensic psychological assessment and homeland security. Ethics within forensic psychology will also be discussed, as well as correctional psychology and juvenile justice.
This course studies human behavior within a social context. It addresses the reciprocal influences between everyday social experiences and the individual. Topics include relationships, person perception, attitudes, conformity and obedience, persuasion, prejudice, group processes and attraction.
This course examines ways psychology is used to enhance the well-being of athletes, coaches and teams. Psychological and social theories as well as research related to performance, fitness and athletic programs will be explored. 603
This course closely examines central topics of interest within social psychology such as specifically inherent social, dynamic and multi-faceted nature of the self and identities. Topics to be covered include self-esteem, self-concept, self-schemas, malleability of social identities, self-illusions and the role culture and social group membership play in defining the self. Also to be covered is the topic of the centrality of the self in processes such as memory, impression formation and attitude formation. How children develop the concept of self as separate from other people will also be examined.
This course is an introduction to historic and contemporary terrorist groups and their motives and strategies. Students will study the psychological impact of terrorism on individuals, communities and the larger world. Recruitment efforts, terrorist goals, influences on group members and the dissolution of a terrorist group is examined.
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to general theories and methods related to culture and diversity. Emphasis will be on psychological research that links culture to mental processes. In addition, the focus will be on diverse aspects of humans’ day-to-day lives—including social relationships, cognitive processes, basic visual perception, art, judgments of morality, and mental illness. Topics that bridge cultural psychology and identity, including group and identity formation, stereotyping, prejudice, stigma, intergroup contact, and multiculturalism are integral. Special emphasis will be placed on critically examining research methods and analyzing real-world treatments of culture based on topics covered in the course. Prerequisites: PSY 1001
Students examine the development of the individual from conception through adolescence. The influences of heredity as well as developmental processes such as physical maturation, cognitive changes, personality and social and emotional development are studied. Students will explore various psychological theories and perspectives related to child and adolescent development. Prerequisites: PSY 1001, PSY 2015
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of adulthood, with special emphasis on gerontology. Students examine theories, principles and research related to cognitive change and social development, particularly in the context of intergenerational relationships. Students will critically review research that focuses on how social partners affect physical, cognitive and emotional well-being throughout adulthood.
This course explores theoretical and practical issues of international psychology as they relate to human behavior. Course material and discussion focus on the state of psychology outside of North America. Specific emphasis is on issues regarding the interrelatedness of local, global, international issues, intercultural issues, trends and systems from psychological perspectives. Prerequisites: PSY 1001, PSY 3035 604
This course explores sexual behavior and attitudes of individuals throughout the lifespan. Topics include biological, social, and psychological foundations of sexuality, human reproduction, cross-cultural perspectives, gender roles, stereotypes, and ethnicity as it relates to human sexuality, religious aspects and socioeconomic implications. Students will learn to critically analyze, reflect upon and evaluate different theoretical perspectives. Appropriate content from related sciences is also included.
This course is an introduction to the study of gender from a psychological perspective. Research examining social roles, status, and gender-related traits, particularly in regard to relationships and health will be discussed. This course was designed to provide the student with a richer understanding of gender and relationships, both personal and professional.
This course is an integration of previous core coursework through the exploration of current issues in the field of psychology. Student-led presentations and discussions will be informed by readings and analysis of contemporary theories and research. Taken in the last semester of major.
In depth examination of the current theories and research on the development, assessment, and treatment of psychological trauma. Attention is given to various types of trauma populations including survivors of abuse, medical trauma, war, etc. The identification of risk and protective factors in the development of trauma 664
In preparation for the School Counseling Practicum, students engage in supervised skill simulations designed to refine and enhance self-awareness, interpersonal process skills, and facility with appropriate intervention techniques. Students also visit, observe, and analyze counseling-related sessions in schools. These observations form the basis for classroom discussions about ethics, special needs populations, clinical dilemmas, and professional roles and relationships. Offered only in the spring semester.
Final section of supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 420 hours in a K-12 School District over 2-3 consecutive semesters. Students also meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout their Practicum experience. Offered only in the fall.
PSY 6108 School Counseling Pre-Practicum and PSY 6065 School Counseling K-12.
PSY 6127DUAL SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP
Supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 100 hours in a K-12 School District. Students also meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for seminar classes throughout the Internship experience. Offered only in the Fall. Dual School Counseling Practicum.
PSY 6108 School Counseling Pre-Practicum, PSY 6065 School counseling K-12, and PSY 6125
PSY 6135INTERNSHIP I
Supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 700 hours in the same setting over three consecutive semesters. The first 100 hours must be documented on a departmental supervisory evaluation form. Students meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout the internship. Internship experiences and observations form the basis for classroom discussions and experiential exercises designed to enhance self-awareness and counseling skills.
Supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 700 hours in the same setting over three consecutive semesters. The first 100 hours must be documented on a departmental supervisory evaluation form. Students meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout the internship. Internship experiences and observations form the basis for classroom discussions and experiential exercises designed to enhance self-awareness and counseling skills.
Supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 700 hours in the same setting over three consecutive semesters. The first 100 hours must be documented on a departmental supervisory evaluation form. Students meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout the internship. 665
Supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 700 hours in the same setting over two consecutive semesters. The first 100 hours must be documented on a departmental supervisory evaluation form. Students meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout the internship. Internship experiences and observations form the basis for classroom discussions and experiential exercises designed to enhance self-awareness and counseling skills.
Supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 700 hours in the same setting over two consecutive semesters. The first 100 hours must be documented on a departmental supervisory evaluation form. Students meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout the internship. Internship experiences and observations form the basis for classroom discussions and experiential exercises designed to enhance self-awareness and counseling skills.
Final section of supervised field placement in an approved setting that is consistent with the student's professional goals. The student must complete a total of 420 hours in a K-12 School District over 2-3 consecutive semesters. Students also meet with a supervising member of the Rosemont faculty for weekly seminar classes throughout their Practicum experience. Offered only in the spring.
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the juvenile justice system. Major topics to be covered include normal juvenile development, juvenile delinquency, and the juvenile justice process including prevention, intervention and treatment methods and juvenile justice codes and case law.
