27 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.
A survey of the content fields in psychology and the methods used to understand human behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology.
An analysis of how humans think about, influence, and relate to one another. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Spring
Total 11 credits Selection will be dependent upon a number of criteria including grade point average, area of study/major, background, and quality of submitted letter.
This course will examine the cognitive, physical, and social development of the child from conception to twelve years of age. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Fall
This course will examine the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of the adolescent (13 to 20 years of age). Prerequisite: PSY 105. Spring
The major theories of personality, personality development, and personality assessment. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Fall
Specifically designed for psychology majors or minors, this course provides an introduction to the discipline of professional psychology as it is reflected in contemporary theory and practice. Students will develop an ability to evaluate and utilize information from psychological research published in leading journals, as well as to write research that meets the current standards and practice of psychology. This course will guide students in developing a personal plan for achieving their own goals as psychology students and, when appropriate, strategies for graduate school application or career placement and development. Students are required to become student affiliates of the American Psychological Association. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Fall
(Cross-listed as SPE 209) 2023-2024
An exploration of traditional and contemporary psychological theories of human aggression. Theories related to the motives of perpetrators of violence, the psychological effects on victims, the process of recovery from violence, and psychosocial dynamics related to the prevention of violence will be covered. Prerequisite: PSY 105. (Spring of odd numbered years)
(Cross-listed as HSV 216, POL 216, and SOC 216) An introduction to statistical and data analysis techniques for students majoring in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics for central tendency, fundamentals of probability, sampling distributions, and hypothesis tests for inferential statistics. This course will also include an overview of more advanced techniques, including the analysis of variance and correlation. Prerequisite: MAT 106. Open to majors in HSV, PSY, SOC, and
Both mental and physical aspects are involved in sport and exercise activities. This course provides an introduction to the study of human behavior patterns as they relate to sport and exercise. Athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and other sport and exercise-related professionals must understand these aspects to be successful. Topics covered include personality, anxiety and arousal, imagery, goal setting and injury. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Spring
This course will provide a broad overview of human cognition. It will explore why humans think and believe the things that they do, the nature of memory, and the process of thought. It will examine the ways in which attention, perception, learning, memory, problem-solving, thinking and reasoning help us to make decisions and cope with everyday life. Current research in the field of cognitive psychology will be presented and evaluated. Prerequisite:
The use of psychology by the law, and the regulation of psychology by the law are both relatively recent. These interactions will be the focus of the course. Topics will range from the effects of drugs on behavior, the sources of criminal behavior, deviancy in society, the standards of evidence, sanity, competency, custody, and profiling. Other topics will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Fall
The psychobiological and psychosocial factors in the development of psychopathology. Prerequisites: PSY 105.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the methods used for the collection and analysis of data in psychology. The steps in the scientific study of behavior, including literature review, method selection, and statistical analysis of data will be covered. Topics to be covered include experimental design, ethics, descriptive and inferential statistics, and the preparation of research reports. Students must take this course immediately prior to taking PSY 312. Prerequisites: PSY 105 and PSY 216. Fall
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage in many of the steps of psychological research first hand. Students will be conducting scientific literature reviews, generating hypotheses, analyzing data using statistical software, writing research reports, and presenting their research at a mock research conference held on campus. Students must take this course immediately after taking PSY 311. Prerequisite: PSY 311. Spring
This class will familiarize students with the principles of biological psychology as well as with the relationships between behavior and brain /neurological functions. This course provides a survey and discussion of the structure and
This course explores the vast area of human behavior involved in sexuality. It will cover how sexual behavior is formed, abnormal behavior, normal sexual responses, the impact of sexuality on the culture, how self-esteem is affected by cultural and family attitudes towards sexuality, and a variety of other factors in this study. Prerequisite: PSY 105. (Fall of even numbered years)
The focus of this course is on psychological disorders specifically within the childhood through adolescence population. Each disorder will be discussed with consideration of environmental, psychosocial, and developmental context. Prerequisites: PSY 107 or PSY 201 and 202. (Fall of even numbered years)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the methods used for the collection and analysis of data in psychology. The steps in the scientific study of behavior, including literature review, method selection, and statistical analysis of data will be covered. Topics to be covered include experimental design, ethics, descriptive and inferential statistics, and the preparation of research manuscripts. Students will also prepare IRB proposals for their PSY 321 research projects. Students must take this course immediately prior to taking PSY 322. Prerequisites: PSY 105 and 216. Fall
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage in many of the steps of psychological research first hand. Students will be conducting scientific literature reviews, generating novel hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing data using statistical software, writing research manuscripts, and presenting their research at a mock research conference held at another university. Students must take this course immediately after taking PSY 321. PSY 326. Psychology of Women (Cross-listed as SOC 326) 3 credits An examination of psychology as it relates to women and psychological issues of concern to women. Issues of concern will include, but not be limited to, media images of women, women and leadership, gender differences, relationships, career success, sexuality, date rape and psychological disorders that are represented disproportionately among women. PSY 405. Learning (formerly PSY 309) 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and processes of learning and memory, with particular emphasis on animal learning and comparative cognition, as well as the continuing influence of the early researchers in this field. As a result of this course, students should be able to recognize the influence of the environment on behavior, distinguish between major types of learning, identify basic principles of learning, use the technical terminology appropriate to the psychology of learning, and appreciate the significant role that learning plays in the lives of human and nonhuman animals. Prerequisite: PSY 311 and 312. Fall
An introduction to clinical treatment that provides exposure to the expanse of common psychological therapies and treatments, including but not limited to: psychoanalysis, cognitive, CBT, (such as DBT, ACT), insight/client centered, behavior therapies (such as ABA & PCIT), EMDR, and psychodramas. Prerequisite: PSY 407. Fall PSY 407. Psychological Measurement and Evaluation (formerly PSY 315) 3 credits This course will examine the historical development psychology in contemporary times. This course also serves as the major’s capstone for which a portfolio and reflections of personal and professional/educational growth through the major. Students will connect the past, present and future. Prerequisite: completion of psychology major courses, excluding PSY 465/466. Spring
2023-2024
A field-placement wherein qualified students intern in a placement that is closely related to psychology with supervision in the field by a professional with a background related to psychology (may be applied or research). Supervision with WU faculty, logging of activity and hours, and a culminating reflection paper or presentation is expected. This may require pre-training, security clearances, background checks, and approval by field site prior to start. Limited to psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 208, 308, and 311; for clinical/applied, PSY 315 additionally required; for research, PSY 312 additionally required; approval by department. Pass-fail grade.
A field-placement wherein qualified students intern in a placement that is closely related to psychology that primarily serves and focuses on ages birth to age 21 (if with disabilities) with supervision in the field by a professional with a background related to psychology (may be applied or research). Working with families and mothers prenatally are also appropriate. Supervision with WU faculty, logging of activity and hours, and a culminating reflection paper or presentation is expected. This may require pre-training, security clearances, background checks, and approval by field site prior to start. Limited to psychology majors within the child development minor. Prerequisites: PSY 105, 201, 202, 319; SOC 306. Pass-fail grade.
In the spirit of the mission of Waynesburg University, this course intends to provide junior and senior level students with an unparalleled opportunity to integrate the Bible materials and its history of interpretation to the academic disciplines. Students who wish to engage in this level of theological reflection on vocation should consult with both their academic advisors and with the Chair of the Biblical and Ministry Studies Major Program. See page 85 for further information. This course will not substitute for senior capstone/research courses required in the majors. when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.) PSY 195, 295, 395, 495. Special Topics 3 credits Appropriate and related topics pertaining to the student’s specialized interest. Subject matter to be arranged.
Independent study and research into specific topics and problems in the field of psychology. Open to junior and senior psychology majors with permission of the department chair.
Source: Waynesburg University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
