31 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 105Orientation to Psychology (2.0 CH) This course is designed to give Psychology majors the knowledge
and tools they need to get the most out of the major and assist them in making informed decisions about career choices in Psychology. Students will discuss the subdisciplines of Psychology and career options associated with these areas, learn how to read and understand a journal article, practice writing in American Psychological Association (APA) format, and engage in numerous first-year professional and personal development exercises to help facilitate the transition to college life. (P: First-year psychology major; permission of instructor if outside the discipline.)
PSY 235Research Methods (3.0 CH) An introduction to the variety of research methods used in the field of
psychology to describe, predict, and explain behavior and thought processes. The methods of observation, correlation, and experimentation will be examined specifically. Students will develop the ability to design and conduct an empirical study within the ethical constraints of human research. A focus will be on writing in the accepted format of the American Psychological Association. (P: PSY/SOC 215 or MATH 211).
PSY 241Abnormal Psychology (3.0 CH) The study of behavioral dynamics with emphasis on atypical and
abnormal behavior. Students will learn to utilize the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” to identify, diagnose, and better understand mental disorders. (P: PSY 150.)
TOTAL: 79-80 CH Note: CSD majors may elect to take CSD 318 Sign Language II as a continuation of CSD 218 Sign Language I. Note: Seniors may elect to take CSD 460 Integrational Internship in CSD and up to 6 credits of
TOTAL: 9 CH English Certificate in English Studies Available to non-majors who wish to complement their chosen major by providing a broader rather than a specialized concentration in English. Students may choose any three courses from either the Foundation courses or Specialization courses of the English major: ENG _____ ENG Elective 1 3 CH ENG _____ ENG Elective 2 3 CH ENG _____ ENG Elective 3 3 CH TOTAL: 9 CH 193
PSY 263Health Psychology (3.0 CH) An overview of the foundation areas pertaining to health psychology
including discussion of leading research and theory in those areas, with a focus on the personal and practical implications of this information. Students will apply psychological principles and research to the enhancement of health, prevention of disease, and treatment of illness. (P: PSY 150.)
PSY 342Cognitive Psychology (3.0 CH) This course serves as an introduction to the study of cognitive
processes including attention, cognitive load, memory, language, knowledge, metacognition, and problem solving. This course will also provide important historical and methodological constructs from the field of cognitive psychology. (P: PSY 150 and at least Junior standing.)
PSY 345Professional Dev in Psychology (2.0 CH) The aim of this course is twofold: First, this course will
provide an investigation of career and graduate school opportunities available to majors across the department’s three tracks: counseling, cognitive psychology and social psychology. Secondly, this course will take steps to advance students’ professional identity and development by 1) creating a portfolio of the documents they will need 305
PSY 352Sensation & Perception (3.0 CH) An introduction to the sense organs of the human body and the
psychological methods for measuring sensory and perceptual processes. Emphasis will be placed on the complex organization and integration of sensory input into meaningful interpretation. (P: PSY 150 and at least Junior standing.)
PSY 380Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3.0 CH) This course will provide students the opportunity to both
consume and produce psychology research. Students will complete literature reviews, generate hypotheses, complete IRB applications, collect data, analyze data, and disseminate results to an audience. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate advanced knowledge of psychology and research skills. (P: PSY 215, PSY 235 and junior or senior standing)
PSY 383Experimental Social Psychology (4.0 CH) A hands-on experience with hypothesis generation
experimental design, ethical conduct of research, data coding and analysis, and communication of research findings. Students will design and implement an empirical research study grounded in social psychological theory on a topic of their choosing. The course will culminate in a public presentation of the research findings and full-scale empirical manuscript. (P: PSY/SOC 215, PSY 235, PSY 223 and junior or senior standing)
PSY 401Counseling Special Population Seminar (3.0 CH) Focus on applying clinical theory and skills in
practice, with regard to special considerations of a variety of special populations. Unique issues that confront persons with particular diagnoses, addictions and life situations will be explored so the student will gain appreciation of such and be equipped to work more effectively with these individuals. A case management approach will be emphasized. (P: PSY 150, two additional psychology courses, and junior or senior standing.)
PSY 435History & Philosophy of Psychology (3.0 CH) A review of the history of psychology starting with its
physiological and philosophical roots, important schools of thought, such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology and the psychoanalytical approach will be emphasized. The important leaders and contextual forces influencing these approaches will be noted. (P: PSY 150, two additional psychology courses, and junior or senior standing.)
PSY 445Senior Seminar in Psychology (2.0 CH) This culminating experiential learning course gives Senior
psychology majors the opportunity to engage in a service-learning activity that applies concepts and skills from the discipline to identified needs within their community. Through their service-learning activity, students will grow academically, professionally, and personally, and will develop positive citizenship characteristics that will enable them to contribute to an improved sense of community. (P: PSY 345 and senior standing.)
PSY 455Internship in Psychology (1.0 CH) Variable CH available. Assimilates, integrates, and complements
previous psychology coursework and allows the student to gain practical experience necessary for entrance into the world of employment or graduate school.
PSY 470Special Project in Psychology (1.0 CH) Variable CH available. Designed to meet the individual needs
of students in psychology. The student must have the permission of the faculty member with whom he or she wishes to work. The student may conduct directed or independent laboratory studies, field or library research, do concentrated reading in a specialized area of psychology or participate in seminars on various subjects in psychology. (P: PSY 150, PSY 22, PSY 233, and permission of the instructor.)
PSY 499Independent Research (1.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-3 CH). Students design and conduct a
research project in an area of psychology. The research project must include library, laboratory, and/or field research. The research project must culminate in a written report in the format of a scientific publication and/or a scientific poster and presentation. The project is completed under the guidance of one faculty member and may be conducted for more than one semester if appropriate. (P: PSY 150 is required of all students; PSY 215, PSY 235, or permission of instructor.) 307
