23 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 201Child Development and Lab. F., Sp3
A holistic study of the typical and atypical development of a child form prenatal stage to school- age. Emphasis is on the ways fundamental needs of young children may be met in daily living. Directed observation and participation in a local preschool. This course meets for two (2) hours lecture and two (2) hours observation and participation each week. Same as FAM 201.
An introduction to the science of psychology. This course prepares students for further study in the science of human behavior and mental processes. Corequisite for psychology majors: PSY 215 Introduction to Psychological Practice.
An introduction to the various specialty areas of psychology and psychological research, academic planning, career planning, and the basic elements of writing in APA style. Corequisite: PSY 210 General Psychology. (If credit has been earned through dual enrollment or AP credit, students should take this course their first semester in the Psychology program.)
A study of the major areas of behavior disorder with discussion of suggested causes and types of therapy. Prerequisite: PSY 210 General Psychology. (Exception: Nursing majors taking this course to fulfill program requirements.) 384
An examination of the biological, psychological, and sociological dimensions of addiction focusing on substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and the complex process of recovery including the role of spirituality in treating addictions. Prerequisites: PSY 210 General Psychology or SOC 241 General Sociology.
PSY 240Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology. F3
An introduction to the psychological principles and theories that influence behavior, performance, injury recovery, and overall well-being in sports, exercise, and health settings.
PSY 299E/399E. Parapsychology. Offered on sufficient demand3
An exploration of parapsychological phenomena. The study will include extrasensory perception, psychics, astrology, and other topics in parapsychology. An analysis of scientifically-based evidence offered to support parapsychological claims.
PSY 299H/399H. Psychology in Film. Offered on sufficient demand3
An examination of the representation of psychology in film, television, and the media, including psychopathology and its treatment. Attention will be given to the impact of media on society’s perception of mental illness. Students will be expected to explore their own beliefs about mental illness through writing and discussion. Prerequisite: PSY 210 General Psychology.
An examination of theories of learning, different kinds of learning, and strategies for the achievement of objectives. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisite: PSY 210 General Psychology (Exception: Education majors may take this after taking EDU 130 Introduction to Education to fulfill education program requirements).
A study of the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of an individual from conception to death. More emphasis will be given to development through early adulthood. this course to fulfill program requirements.) Same as FAM 310.
PSY 210 General Psychology. (Exceptions: Family sciences or nursing majors taking
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FAM 310
PSY 311Research Methods in Psychology I. (W) Sp3
An introduction to (a) becoming a consumer of research, (b) the basics of research design, and (c) writing a literature review. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisites: PSY 210 General Psychology AND PSY 215 Introduction to Psychological Practice. Corequisite: PSY 316 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences.
A study of the psychology of the individual related to the development of social behavior. Emphasis is placed upon personality development and the interaction between the individual and the group.
PSY 210 General Psychology OR SOC 241 General Sociology.
PSY 315Learning and Memory. Sp3
A study of how the applications and findings of experimental psychology are related to the learning situation. Prerequisite: PSY 210 General Psychology. 385
PSY 316Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Sp3
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to the behavioral sciences. This course provides practical experience in managing and analyzing quantitative data using statistical software. Prerequisites: PSY 210 General Psychology AND PSY 215 Introduction to Psychological Practice. Corequisite: PSY 311 Research Methods in Psychology I.
PSY 350Forensic Psychology. Offered on sufficient demand3
An exploration of the range of various forensic-related psychological theories involving crime and crime causation due to mental illness. This course specifically addresses how psychologists impact research, practice, and policies in criminal law and in the criminal justice system.
PSY 407Organizational Psychology. F. Offered on sufficient demand3
A study of the development of organizations and the psychological implications. This course also examines the reaction of individuals in various situations.
PSY 413Psychological Assessment. (W) Offered on sufficient demand3
A study of the theory, techniques, and characteristics of psychological assessment including various tests of human achievement, ability, aptitude, interests, and personality characteristics. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisites: PSY 311 Research Methods in Psychology I AND PSY 316 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences.
An introduction to (a) becoming a designer of research, (b) specific research design methodologies, and (c) writing a research proposal. This course includes a significant writing component. Sciences.
Students complete a capstone project under faculty supervision using research protocols developed in PSY414 Research Methods in Psychology II to collect and analyze data and to communicate results of their research study in an APA Style manuscript. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisites: PSY 311 Research Methods in Psychology I, PSY 316 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, AND PSY 414 Research Methods in Psychology II.
