48 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.
Survey of major principles, research results, and applications of contemporary psychology. Topics traditionally covered include learning, memory, perception, motivation, personality and social behavior.
The course is an overview of the methods used in the study of psychology. Topics include: literature searches for published articles, APA writing style, basic principles of research design, current research methods across psychology subfields, data collection, producing and interpreting tables and graphs, and descriptive data analyses.
The second course in the three-semester sequence in the Graduate School/Technical Field Preparation Track . This course focuses on research design and statistics related to methodologies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include background research skills, hypothesis development and testing, research methodology, descriptive statistics (using a calculator and computer), introduction to probability, statistical significance, and inferential statistics.
The third course in the three-semester sequence in the Graduate School/Technical Field Preparation Track . This course focuses on applying research design and statistics related to methodologies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include a continuation of statistical significance, hypothesis testing and inferential statistics, measurement, planning, designing, writing, and evaluating research studies and experiments. A research project in an area of psychology will be conducted.
Designed to teach the basic principles of conditioning and learning. Emphasis on classical and operant conditioning in laboratory research and applied situations.
Basic theories concerning the structure, dynamics, and development of personality are discussed. Viewpoints covered may include psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, trait, biological, evolutionary, and behavioral approaches to understanding personality.
Students in this course will learn about development across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, milestones and applications in life span development. Please note that credits earned in this course will count as only free electives for psychology majors or minors. This course is recommended for pre-health professions, exercise science students, and other students who are interested in a general overview of life span development. (Offered winter and summer terms).
Students in this course will learn about how children grow and develop from infancy through adolescence. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, research, and applications in child and adolescent development. Topics covered in this course include understanding the contexts of child development, physical development, cognitive development, and socioemotional development. This course will also highlight the impact of socioeconomic, gender, ethnic, and racial diversity on key developmental issues.
Examines concepts, theories, and methods related to social attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Topics may include what factors influence our judgments of ourselves and others (social cognition), the self, attitudes (e.g., prejudice), stereotyping, discrimination, persuasion, conformity, obedience, interpersonal attraction, relationships, cooperation, competition, and aggression.
Introduction to the execution of planned laboratory experiments following accepted scientific principles. Deals with problems in ethical considerations, designing experiments, data collection and analysis, and the writing of research reports using APA style. Experiments in an area of psychology may be conducted.
The course is an overview of applied techniques for assessing and modifying behavior known as ABA (applied behavior analysis). Techniques examined within the course will include descriptive and functional assessment, functional analysis, differential reinforcement, response prevention, environmental enrichment, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control.
Examines the psychological roots of prejudice and discrimination in modern society, including the nature, prevalence, causes, and consequences of discriminatory behavior. Specifically, the course addresses the underlying psychological processes that influence prejudice towards underrepresented groups. Topics include racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, weight bias, and other forms of prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors.
Explores the relationship between biological and psychological processes by examining nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to problems of emotion, motivation, cognition, perception, and mental illness.
The study of human senses, sensory coding, neurological basis of sensation, perceptual processes across different senses, theories of perceptual experience, and the physiological and cognitive basis of perception.Numerous demonstrations will assist in elucidating concepts and experiences in sensation and perception.
This course explores different aspects of Cognitive Psychology - the scientific study of the mind. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of basic concepts, theories, and scientific approaches that constitute modern cognitive psychology. The first half of the course will focus on the role of attention, perception, and memory systems (e.g., how does the brain select and process information; what influences our perception; how do we store information into memory, etc.), as well as the manner in which these processes are integrated. The second half of the course will focus on topics including knowledge, language, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making.
Characteristics, causes, and treatment of major psychological disorders will be discussed. Topics will include primary theories of how disorders develop, current mental disorder classification, and contemporary forms of treatment.
Psychology of Attention and Consciousness addresses both the “hard” and “easy” problems of consciousness. The “easy” problem involves determining which brain area(s) associate with different psychological processes. Famous neuroscientists Francis Crick (co-discoverer of DNA double-helix structure) and Christoff Koch illustrate this in an approach called the neurophysiological correlates of consciousness (NCC’s). The “hard” problem addresses how physiological brain events produce subjective experience (consciousness). While the majority of scientists agree that consciousness arises from neurophysiological events, a major challenge has been to explain how these events produce subjective experience (e.g., what it is like to have the experience of pain or the experience of seeing a beautiful sunset). The course will survey cutting-edge research and theories in the areas of attention and consciousness. Content will also include applied topics such as the training of attention and the influence of sleep and sleep deprivation on these processes.
Social Influence involves one’s intentional or accidental persuasion of another resulting in changes to beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors. We will examine aspects of social influence related to advertising, marketing, propaganda, and indoctrination, as well as compliance, group initiation, and obedience, etc., as they relate to interpersonal and professional relationships.
This course will involve discussion of the various forms of graduate training and professional activities of clinical psychologists. Students will acquire knowledge regarding the processes of clinical assessment, diagnosis, conceptualization, and psychotherapy for psychological disorders.
Students in this course will learn about a variety of evidence-based services to help individuals with serious mental illness lead meaningful, self-directed lives. The nature of serious mental illness, the guiding principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, relevant psychological theory and research, and career options in the field of Psychiatric Rehabilitation will be reviewed.
This course will highlight examples of how psychology makes contributions to the sustainability field through a variety of perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, social). We will read and discuss primary source articles that discuss intersections between psychology and sustainability. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience with sustainability initiatives through a Research/Service project.
Providing the student with an understanding of the main developmental processes occurring during the stages of adulthood and old age. Discusses theories of aging, social implications of the recent extensions in longevity, age-related physiological processes and their implications in terms of physical and mental health, changes in cognition, personality, and psychopathology. Also discusses the impact of important life events and developmental tasks on the individual. Thus, marriage and divorce, work and retirement, and finally death, dying, and bereavement, will be discussed, and major empirical results will be presented and analyzed.
Students in this course will learn about developmental psychopathology in children and adolescents. Students will learn how disorders in children and adolescents affect the child, family, school, and other contexts. In addition, students will examine the clinical methods for examining and treating disorders in children and adolescents.
Surveys and analyzes the psychological constructs, research, and principles of small group interaction. Through participation and observation of face-to-face and electronic groups, we will examine the motivational, behavioral, social, and cognitive aspects of groups and their dynamics. This course will primarily focus on issues affecting groups in an organizational setting like leadership, cohesion, performance, decision-making, and conflict.
Focuses on recent psychological research on the commonalities and differences in the way cultural groups think, feel, and behave. May include discussion of psychological issues concerning race/ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, disability, and religion, as well as cultural values, individualism-collectivism, cultural identities and group conflict, environmental ecology, development, communication and relationships, privilege and prejudice. Discussions are geared toward promoting an understanding of human experience in a multicultural context.
Students are provided with an opportunity to engage in a research project with a faculty member of the psychology department. Usually, this includes the student working on some or all of the following: selection of a topic, background literature search, writing a research proposal, gathering data, conducting appropriate statistical analysis, writing a report, and/or presenting results at local, regional, or national conferences. Offered fall semesters only.
Students are provided with an opportunity to engage in a research project with a faculty member of the psychology department. Usually, this includes the student working on some or all of the following: selection of a topic, background literature search, writing a research proposal, gathering data, conducting appropriate statistical analysis, writing a report, and/or presenting results at local, regional, or national conferences. Offered spring semesters only.
Capstone seminar designed to allow students to apply a number of theoretical approaches and models to real-life examples and to familiarize students with some of the current debates in the field of psychology. Based in large part on group work that will be conducted by students in an attempt to explore in more depth issues and topics originally discussed in class in relatively broad terms. Short papers and oral presentations provide opportunity for integration, application and polishing of writing and oral communication skills. Must be at least junior standing to enroll.
This course will explore children’s developing understanding of the social world. Empirical research related to how children learn from others and how they learn about themselves and others will be examined. Topics include various forms of social learning, knowledge of the self, perceptions of others’ thoughts and predictions of others’ behaviors, and prosocial behavior. In addition, factors that impact children’s understanding of the social world will be examined.
Course will focus on the development of basic helping skills. Topics will include helping responses and specific skill development, relevant ethical issues, and the importance of understanding diversity. Skill enhancing activities will include role playing and small group exercises.
Provides a variety of internship experiences that provide opportunity to broaden the psychology major’s preparatory background. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Provides a variety of internship experiences that provide opportunity to broaden the psychology major’s preparatory background. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Provides a variety of internship experiences that provide opportunity to broaden the psychology major’s preparatory background. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Studies concepts and research in areas of psychology not covered by the regular courses of study. Areas covered will be those in which instructors have special expertise and there is a special student request.
Studies concepts and research in areas of psychology not covered by the regular courses of study. Areas covered will be those in which instructors have special expertise and there is a special student request.
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
The course provides an overview of basic concepts relevant to understanding the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and process/behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling, sex addiction) from an integrative, strengths-based, biopsychosocial perspective.
Course will discuss the relationships among mental processes, physiological processes, behavior, and health; put more simply: the mind-body connection. The interaction of these factors will be explored from scientific and applied perspectives and students will learn to conceptualize health through a biopsychosocial lens. Topics will include stress, sleep, depression, major medical disorders, the health behavior change process, and relevant developmental aspects of health. Course will also review the various roles of health psychologists and examine how health psychologists interact with other disciplines to treat health conditions and promote wellness.
Examines the psychological implications of computers and their related internet technologies on social interactions and behaviors. Topics include the influence of technology on our self-concept and identities, interpersonal relationships, attitudes towards privacy, and impressions of others. Specifically we will focus on the psychological consequences of the use of cellphones, social networks, video games, and online dating applications. The course is taught in a student-led seminar format using recent research (i.e. journal articles) from the field of Psyberpsychology.
Explores the history of psychology ranging from early philosophy to more modern scientific developments. This course will examine some of the major issues, debates, and schools of thought that have and still dominate the field of psychology. The course will also include a discussion of future directions for the field of psychology. This course may be used to satisfy the Capstone Requirement in Psychology.
The focus of this course is an examination of the interaction between the discipline of psychology and different facets of the legal/criminal justice system. It examines the aspects of human behavior related to legal issues such as insanity/competency, sexual violence, jury decision making, and criminal behavior.Perspectives from victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and treatment providers will be covered.
Surveys theoretical and empirical research relevant to the behaviors and experiences of individuals in relation to the human constructs called organizations and the economic activities called work.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Source: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
