47 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.
PSYC 105(E) Brain and Human Nature3
An examination of the human mind, brain and why we are the way we are. Topics include the mind-body problem, the nature of consciousness, the evolution of behavior, addictions (e.g., love), eating disorders, depression, and aggression. (Credit cannot be earned for this course and PSYC 231 or NEUR 231 ; not open to Psychology majors or minors.)
This course will examine interactions between drugs and behavior. Behavioral topics will include: tolerance, addiction, learning, aggression, sexual behavior, eating, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Drug/drug categories will include: alcohol, cannabis, opiates, antidepressants and anti-anxiety. (Credit cannot be earned for PSYC 106 and PSYC 339 or NEUR 339 ; not open to Psychology majors or minors.)
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior through a survey of psychology’s principal methods, content areas and applications. Course requirements include participation in psychological research studies and preparation of short article reviews.
PSYC 140(FYOC, FYDT) Current Topics in Psychological Science3
Psychological science relates directly to collective social behavior and to the human condition. This course introduces students to the process of using psychological science and civil discourse to address contemporary topics of societal importance.
PSYC 210(Q) Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences3
Basic statistics in the behavioral sciences, including organization and display of data; measures of central tendency; variability; correlation and regression; one- and two-sample t-tests; confidence intervals, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, chi-square; and consideration of effect size, power, and null hypothesis testing including types of errors. Will include an introduction to computerized statistical-analysis package/s.
PSYC 212(EPW) Research Methods and Statistical Analysis II4
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 211 or instructor permission) The PSYC 211 -212 sequence introduces the research methods and analytic techniques used in psychology by taking an integrated approach to method and analysis. PSYC 212 continues where PSYC 211 ended, by reintroducing the logic of hypothesis testing and introducing experimental and quasi-experimental methods in psychology. Statistical techniques include t-tests, one-way and factorial analysis of variance, measures of effect size, and power. Students will gain hands-on experience in research design, data collection, and analysis through lab activities and with statistical software.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 211 or instructor permission) 607
PSYC 220(S) Social Psychology3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Social determinants of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include liking, love, conformity, persuasion, attitude change, and person perception.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Social determinants of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include liking, love, conformity, persuasion, attitude change, and person perception.
PSYC 224(S) Personality and Individual Differences3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) A survey of scientific theory and research on human variation in personality and other behavioral domains.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) A survey of scientific theory and research on human variation in personality and other behavioral domains.
PSYC 225(S) Psychopathology3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) A comprehensive survey of mental and behavioral disorders from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. The course will consider diagnosis and labeling, overview of specific disorders, and various treatment approaches.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) A comprehensive survey of mental and behavioral disorders from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. The course will consider diagnosis and labeling, overview of specific disorders, and various treatment approaches.
PSYC 226(S) Lifespan Development: Cognitive and Biological3
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) This course will consider cognitive development across the human lifespan, including memory, perception, attention, intelligence, executive function, and language. The biology of development from the prenatal environment to death, along with physical growth, will also be discussed.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) This course will consider cognitive development across the human lifespan, including memory, perception, attention, intelligence, executive function, and language. The biology of development from the prenatal environment to death, along with physical growth, will also be discussed.
PSYC 227(S) Lifespan Development: Social and Emotional3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit.) This course will survey social and emotional development across the human lifespan. It will consider the development of emotions, morality, and gender roles, and the contexts in which that development occurs. Social aspects of the aging process and information on child and elder abuse will also be covered.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit.) This course will survey social and emotional development across the human lifespan. It will consider the development of emotions, morality, and gender roles, and the contexts in which that development occurs. Social aspects of the aging process and information on child and elder abuse will also be covered.
PSYC 228Health Psychology3
(Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) An overview of health psychology and its professional activities. Topics include methods of health promotion and disease prevention, theories of health behavior change, a biopsychosocial approach to treating chronic illnesses, stress/coping processes, pain management, social factors that affect health and illness, and the role of psychologists in integrated healthcare.
grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) An overview of health psychology and its professional activities. Topics include methods of health promotion and disease prevention, theories of health behavior change, a biopsychosocial approach to treating chronic illnesses, stress/coping processes, pain management, social factors that affect health and illness, and the role of psychologists in integrated healthcare.
PSYC 230Sensation and Perception3-4
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Concerns the study of sensory mechanisms and perceptual phenomena. Optional lab entails supervised individual experimentation. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 230L. Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Concerns the study of sensory mechanisms and perceptual phenomena. Optional lab entails supervised individual experimentation. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 230L. Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.
PSYC 231(E) Behavioral Neuroscience3-4.5
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit or BIOL 141 - BIOL 142 ) Introduction to the field of neuroscience, examining the cellular bases of behavior, effects of drugs and behavior, brain/body correlates of motivation and emotion, and neural changes accompanying pathology. Three hours lecture and optional 1.5-credit laboratory, PSYC 231L. Lab fee; Lab offered Fall only. (Credit cannot be earned for both NEUR 231 and PSYC 231.)
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit or BIOL 141 - BIOL 142 ) Introduction to the field of neuroscience, examining the cellular bases of behavior, effects of drugs and behavior, brain/body correlates of motivation and emotion, and neural changes accompanying pathology. Three hours lecture and optional 1.5-credit laboratory, PSYC 231L. Lab fee; Lab offered Fall only. (Credit cannot be earned for both NEUR 231 and PSYC 231.)
PSYC 232Psychology of Language3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) An introduction to the scientific study of the psychological processes underlying the ability to produce and understand language. Topics include how humans learn language, how humans comprehend language, how humans speak, bilingualism, the relationship between language and thought, and language in non-human species.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) An introduction to the scientific study of the psychological processes underlying the ability to produce and understand language. Topics include how humans learn language, how humans comprehend language, how humans speak, bilingualism, the relationship between language and thought, and language in non-human species.
PSYC 233(S) Evolutionary Psychology3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) An introduction to the field of evolutionary psychology: the scientific study of human nature dedicated to discovering and understanding the mental adaptations that evolved to solve ancestral survival and reproductive problems. Topics discussed include eating, habitat selection, marriage, casual sex, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression, warfare, and conflict between the sexes.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) An introduction to the field of evolutionary psychology: the scientific study of human nature dedicated to discovering and understanding the mental adaptations that evolved to solve ancestral survival and reproductive problems. Topics discussed include eating, habitat selection, marriage, casual sex, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression, warfare, and conflict between the sexes.
PSYC 234(S) Cognitive Psychology3-4
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Considers a number of approaches to the study of human cognitive processes with an emphasis on the information processing model. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, concepts and categories, and problem solving. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 234L. (Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.)
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Considers a number of approaches to the study of human cognitive processes with an emphasis on the information processing model. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, concepts and categories, and problem solving. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 234L. (Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.)
PSYC 235Learning and Behavior3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Introduces principles of learning and behavior derived from empirical studies of animal and human behavior. Students will learn how environments and individuals interact to produce behavior, potential interventions to modify behavior patterns, and broad applications in education, health care, and self-directed personal change.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Introduces principles of learning and behavior derived from empirical studies of animal and human behavior. Students will learn how environments and individuals interact to produce behavior, potential interventions to modify behavior patterns, and broad applications in education, health care, and self-directed personal change.
PSYC 236Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) The psychological study of people at work. Topics include personnel selection and training, motivation, leadership, the physical work environment, and computer applications.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) The psychological study of people at work. Topics include personnel selection and training, motivation, leadership, the physical work environment, and computer applications.
PSYC 237(D, S) Psychology of Women3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. Topics include gender socialization, sex roles, and the impact of gender on personality, communication, achievement, and mental health. Offered periodically.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. Topics include gender socialization, sex roles, and the impact of gender on personality, communication, achievement, and mental health. Offered periodically.
PSYC 238Exercise and Sport Psychology3
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Covers principles of motivation, goal setting, reinforcement, emotional regulation, attention control, imagery, and positive thinking and the psychological benefits of exercise and exercise adherence. Areas of application in sport include preparation for competition, group and team dynamics, leadership, aggression in sport, and character development and sportsmanship.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Covers principles of motivation, goal setting, reinforcement, emotional regulation, attention control, imagery, and positive thinking and the psychological benefits of exercise and exercise adherence. Areas of application in sport include preparation for competition, group and team dynamics, leadership, aggression in sport, and character development and sportsmanship.
PSYC 239Environmental and Conservation Psychology3
(Prerequisite: AP, Transfer Credit, or grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 or any (S) General Education course) Provides an overview of psychological theories and methods used to study the human-nature relationship and the specific approaches used to address modern environmental problems. This is a service-learning course. Students will spend a minimum of 25 hours applying course concepts/tools to assist local environmental agencies.
PSYC 110 ) Examines how systems of privilege, oppression, and institutionalized discrimination maintain racism and focuses on the psychological consequences of racism for the individual and society. Emphasis will be placed on understanding racism and prejudice through the lens of the African American experience.
PSYC 310Multivariate Statistics3
(Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in PSYC 210 , PSYC 211 or equivalent course) Introduction to commonly used multivariate statistical methods including partial correlation, multiple regression, and factor analysis. Emphasis on analysis of actual data sets with SPSS, comparing alternative solution methods and their interpretation. Not regularly scheduled.
Grade of B or higher in PSYC 210 , PSYC 211 or equivalent course) Introduction to commonly used multivariate statistical methods including partial correlation, multiple regression, and factor analysis. Emphasis on analysis of actual data sets with SPSS, comparing alternative solution methods and their interpretation. Not regularly scheduled.
PSYC 110 , PSYC 225 ) This course considers atypical social, emotional, and mental development during childhood and adolescence. Topics include intellectual disability, giftedness, learning disorders, psychopathology of childhood and adolescence, and conduct disorders. Offered Spring only.
PSYC 330Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences3
PSYC 110 ; grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 ) A survey of scientific methods and research designs in the behavioral sciences. Topics include single subject, survey, correlational and experimental research, and computerized data analysis. Not open to Psychology majors.
PSYC 110 , PSYC 225 ) An introduction to the theory, research, and practice of couple-counseling and family therapy. Topics include family dysfunctions, assessment methods, treatment approaches, innovative techniques, and research findings. Not regularly scheduled.
PSYC 110 ; grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 or PSYC 211 ) Provides a thorough grounding in principles of testing and a review of the major types of assessment, including intellectual, personality and interest.
PSYC 110 ; grade of C or higher in PSYC 231 ) This course surveys the field of psychopharmacology with particular attention being paid to functional neuoranatomy, the important role of behavioral science, and the neuropharmacology of normal/ abnormal behaviors. Numerous research strategies are examined, including dose-response functions, therapeutic indices, routes of administration, and pharmacological/behavioral models of clinical conditions. Offered alternating years. (Credit cannot be earned for both NEUR 339 and PSYC 339.)
PSYC 350Cognitive Neuroscience3
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 or PSYC 211 and PSYC 231 or NEUR 231 or PSYC 234 ) This course explores the neural underpinnings of human cognition by introducing research on the relationship between mind and brain. The course introduces and expands on neuroanatomy, research methods used to make inferences about brain bases of cognition (e.g., imaging, electroencephalography, lesion studies), and computational approaches to cognitive neuroscience. Discussions and activities focus on the brain bases of cognitive operations in perception, attention, memory, language, executive control, social cognition, reasoning, and decision making. (Credits cannot be earned for both PSYC 350 and NEUR 350 .)
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 or PSYC 211 and PSYC 231 or NEUR 231 or PSYC 234) This course explores the neural underpinnings of human cognition by introducing research on the relationship between mind and brain. The course introduces and expands on neuroanatomy, research methods used to make inferences about brain bases of cognition (e.g., imaging, electroencephalography, lesion studies), and computational approaches to cognitive neuroscience. Discussions and 611
PSYC 110 ; Grade of C or higher in PSYC 225 ) An overview of contemporary clinical psychology focusing on its practices, contributions and directions. Topics include clinical research, psychological assessment, psychotherapy systems, community applications, and emerging specialties, such as health and forensic psychology. Fall only.
PSYC 110 ; grade of C or higher in PSYC 225 ) Examines treatments of psychologist Albert Ellis and psychiatrist Aaron Beck. Ellis’ approach is rational emotive behavior therapy, and Beck has used the term cognitive therapy, or the more general “cognitive behavior therapy.” This course provides an overview of theory, empirical support and future directions. Not regularly scheduled.
PSYC 110 , PSYC 225 ) Surveys approaches to psychotherapy with preschool through early adolescent children with common emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems. Theory, assessment, formulation, and therapeutic techniques are addressed, and evidence-based approaches are highlighted.
PSYC 363Behavior Modification3
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Examines applications of social-learning principles in clinical, educational, and other applied settings. Topics include behavioral assessment, operant principles, self-management, response maintenance and ethical-legal issues raised by behavior modification. Students may be required to complete a self-management project during the course. Not regularly scheduled.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Examines applications of social-learning principles in clinical, educational, and other applied settings. Topics include behavioral assessment, operant principles, self-management, response maintenance and ethical-legal issues raised by behavior modification. Students may be required to complete a self-management project during the course. Not regularly scheduled.
PSYC 110 ; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 225 ) Provides an introduction to positive psychology, the scientific study of how individuals thrive and communities flourish. This course focuses on explaining, predicting, and improving subjective well-being. As part of the course, students will participate in experiential activities designed to enhance their strengths, virtues, and positivity.
PSYC 366Forensic and Legal Psychology3
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) This course occurs at the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system and examines human behavior related to the legal process, including eyewitness memory, testimony, jury decision making, the insanity defense, and lie detection. Landmark legal cases pertaining to psychology will be discussed.
Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) This course occurs at the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system and examines human behavior related to the legal process, including eyewitness memory, testimony, jury decision making, the insanity defense, and lie detection. Landmark legal cases pertaining to psychology will be discussed.
PSYC 390Career Development in Psychology1
(Prerequisites: junior standing; Psychology major) This seminar entails studying, discussing, and applying information on academic planning, career development, and graduate school. Fall only.
junior standing; Psychology major) This seminar entails studying, discussing, and applying information on academic planning, career development, and graduate school. Fall only.
PSYC 480Field Experience in Clinical Settings3
(Prerequisites: Psychology major; junior or senior standing with priority given to seniors; grade of C or higher in both PSYC 225 and PSYC 360
Psychology major; junior or senior standing with priority given to seniors; grade of C or higher in both PSYC 225 and PSYC 360 ; permission of instructor: PSYC 335 strongly recommended) This course entails supervised field experience in a mental-health or social-service facility in the community. Students are required to spend 8 hours a week at their placement site and 1.5 hours a week in a seminar throughout the semester. The professor provides classroom instruction, and the on-site supervisor provides clinical supervision. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
PSYC 481Field Experience in Applied Psychology3
(Prerequisites: Psychology major; junior or senior standing with priority given to seniors; a grade of B or higher in the psychology course that the faculty mentor deems most relevant to the field experience; permission of instructor) This course involves 100 hours of field experience in community settings that apply psychology, including cognitive, developmental, environmental, forensic, gerontological, language, quantitative, organizational, personnel, and social psychology. Student will meet 6 times in a group seminar and an additional 5 times individually with a faculty mentor. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Spring semester only.
Psychology major; junior or senior standing with priority given to seniors; a grade of B or higher in the psychology course that the faculty mentor deems most relevant to the field experience; permission of instructor) This course involves 100 hours of field experience in community settings that apply psychology, including cognitive, developmental, environmental, forensic, gerontological, language, quantitative, organizational, personnel, and social psychology. Student will meet 6 times in a group seminar and an additional 5 times individually with a faculty mentor. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Spring semester only.
(Prerequisites: senior standing; Psychology major or minor) This lecture and discussion course will examine central themes, theories and debates throughout the history of modern psychology. The emergence of the discipline and unique characteristics of the psychological approach to addressing questions about self, behavior, science, and society will be addressed through critical analysis of the seminal literature (e.g., Freud, James, Skinner). Fall only
senior standing; Psychology major or minor) This lecture and discussion course will examine central themes, theories and debates throughout the history of modern psychology. The emergence of the discipline and unique characteristics of the psychological approach to addressing questions about self, behavior, science, and society will be addressed through critical analysis of the seminal literature (e.g., Freud, James, Skinner). Fall only
(Prerequisite: senior standing; grade of C or higher in PSYC 490 ) This seminar, designed for seniors with a major or minor in Psychology, will entail critical reading, analysis, and discussion of selections from the current scholarly literature, focused on important topics of the day. Emphasis will be on the synthesis of the major psychological paradigms, including continued treatment of the central themes addressed in PSYC 490 . Spring only. Spring only.
senior standing; grade of C or higher in PSYC 490 ) This seminar, designed for seniors with a major or minor in Psychology, will entail critical reading, analysis, and discussion of selections from the current scholarly literature, focused on important topics of the day. Emphasis will be on the synthesis of the major psychological paradigms, including continued treatment of the central themes addressed in PSYC 490 . Spring only. Spring only.
PSYC 492Advanced Topics Seminar1-2
Seminar course featuring advanced topics in psychology. Restricted to junior and senior psychology majors by permission of the instructor. The specific topic, scheduling format, and course prerequisites will vary by seminar. The topics, with specific prerequisites, will be listed each semester and can be obtained for the academic year from the department chairperson. Not regularly scheduled.
(Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; grade of B or higher in PSYC 211 and the Psychology course most relevant to the research topic; permission of instructor) Individual study and research on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for 1 to 3 credits per course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 3 to 4 hours a week per credit on research activities throughout the semester.
junior or senior standing; grade of B or higher in PSYC 211 and the Psychology course most relevant to the research topic; permission of instructor) Individual study and research on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for 1 to 3 credits per course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 3 to 4 hours a week per credit on research activities throughout the semester.
PSYC 494(EPW) Undergraduate Research1-3
(Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; a grade of B or higher in PSYC 330 lecture and the Psychology course most relevant to research topics; permission of instructor) Individual study and research on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for 1 to 3 credits per course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 3 to 4 hours a week per credit on research activities throughout the semester.
junior or senior standing; a grade of B or higher in PSYC 330 lecture and the Psychology course most relevant to research topics; permission of instructor) Individual study and research on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for 1 to 3 credits per course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 3 to 4 hours a week per credit on research activities throughout the semester.
Source: University of Scranton's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
