46 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.
The basic course in introductory psychology for majors and non-majors. The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of psychological methodology, basic psychological processes, learning memory, motivation, and emotions. The course is a prerequisite for all psychology courses.
The basic course in introductory psychology for psychology majors. The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of research methods in psychology and basic psychological processes. It engages students in activities designed to increase skills and knowledge specific to psychological science. The course is a prerequisite for all upper-division psychology courses.
This course aims to provide psychology majors with exposure to a variety of career paths, knowledge about the education and experiences needed to pursue these paths, opportunities to network with relevant professionals, and guidance in professional development.
Introduction to methods of behavioral research commonly employed in psychology. Topics include methods of observing behavior, measurement, participant selection, design and interpretation of behavioral research, and research ethics.
An introduction to descriptive statistics for the psychology student, with emphasis on frequency distributions, central tendency, variability, probability, sample means, introduction to hypothesis testing, and introduction to the use of statistical software.
Individual project under the guidance of psychology faculty. Focus of the individual project involves service learning and civic engagement. Topics will vary depending on individual student interest. Permission of the instructor is required.
Individual project under the guidance of psychology faculty. Focus of the individual project involves service learning and civic engagement. Topics will vary depending on individual student interest. Permission of the instructor is required.
Individual project under the guidance of psychology faculty. Focus of the individual project involves service learning and civic engagement. Topics will vary depending on individual student interest. Permission of the instructor is required.
A survey of key concepts in classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. Applications to everyday life are emphasized. 3
This course will provide advanced instruction in the statistical tests psychologists use to analyze data. Course topics include t tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, estimation, non-parametric tests, effect size, and statistical power. Students will gain experience using statistical analysis software to analyze and present data.
An introduction to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most common forms of psychopathology. The course addresses world mental health and emphasizes developmental, environmental, and sociocultural factors that affect the expression of psychopathology. 3
The Psychology of the Black Experience deals with coping strategies of Black families (opposed to current emphasis on pathology of Black families); psychology of the Black female and Black male. Research of Black authors will be emphasized.
An introduction to the study of the relationship between bodily processes and behavior. Emphasis is placed upon the basic anatomy and psychology of sensory and motor functions, motivation, emotion, learning and behavior disorders. The laboratory focuses on individual and group experience in these areas.
A study of theories and current research related to psychological and physiological aspects of human sexuality, as well as the effect of sex-roles on sexual interaction.
A study of interpersonal behavior including such topics as perceiving others, interpersonal attraction, prejudice, attitude change, social influence, aggression, altruistic behavior, group processes and the psychology of organizations.
A course in cross-cultural psychology and multicultural psychology that uses an array of readings, discussions, and independent study or field trips to promote cultural competence and cultural humility. 3
The growth and development of the human organism from a theoretical perspective: biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
A survey of theories, research, and cultural traditions regarding dying, bereavement, and potentially traumatic events. Course activities focus on global/cultural diversity and decision-making. 3
Psychology majors engage in service learning by serving as peer tutors and mentors to other students taking psychology courses. Students learn how to tutor and mentor by studying findings from the learning sciences on effective learning methods and study techniques, to become better learners and leaders in the academic community. This course explores ways to become socially responsible leaders, by being culturally proficient and inclusive in interacting with peer tutees.
Psychology majors engage in service learning by serving as peer tutors and mentors to other students taking psychology courses. Students learn how to tutor and mentor by studying findings from the learning sciences on effective learning methods and study techniques, to become better learners and leaders in the academic community. This course explores ways to become socially responsible leaders by being culturally proficient and inclusive in interacting with peer tutees.
Psychology majors engage in service learning by serving as peer tutors and mentors to other students taking psychology courses. Students learn how to tutor and mentor by studying findings from the learning sciences on effective learning methods and study techniques, to become better learners and leaders in the academic community. This course explores ways to become socially responsible leaders by being culturally proficient and inclusive in interacting with peer tutees.
This course will support the design and proposal of an original research project in psychology.
This course is designed to be a survey of human cognition. Topics relating to attention, memory, language, problem solving, reasoning, decision making, concepts, and categorization will be covered. A cross-cultural perspective will add to students’ appreciation of the role of culture in cognition. Participation in web-based activities will further students’ understanding of the role of empirical research in this area of psychology.
A course designed to give the student a firm background in the behavior theory for several discrete methods of behavioral management in the home, clinical settings, and the school. Ethical considerations of manipulating human behavior will be thoroughly explored. Contrast with other techniques and criticism will be documented.
A study and analysis of the major theoretical approaches to the personality.
This course explores the intersection of psychology, crime, and the criminal justice system, emphasizing three main areas of focus: (1) Predictors of criminal behavior; (2) Psychopathology and crime; and (3) the connection between the broader social and systemic contexts that contribute to criminal behavior. Overall, the course aims to address the interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Students will examine theories of crime, individual and social predictors of offending, different types of crime, and how the media has shaped an understanding of criminal behaviors. Applications include forensic psychology, the juvenile justice system, corrections, rehabilitation, and contemporary issues such as cybercrime, terrorism, and media portrayals of crime.
The course will emphasize understanding the helping relationship from the viewpoint of both the client and the professional. Students will be introduced to methods of interviewing, observing and gathering information. Issues, problems and values related to the counseling process will be examined.
PSYC 4380 Internship in Psychology (1,2,3). Supervised placement experience in which psychological principles are applied in a professional setting. The credit is based on the average number of hours spent at the site per week: (1) 4 to 5 hours; (2) 6 to 7 hours; (3) 8 to 10 hours.
A study of the biomedical, psycho-social and mental health aspects of drugs that affect behavior including alcohol. Substance abuse and treatment modalities will also be emphasized.
Individual study and research under faculty guidance.
Individual study and research under faculty guidance.
Individual study and research under faculty guidance.
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
An intensive study of some specialized areas in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
A program of study designed to give the basic principles underlying psychological measurement, training in selection and use of psychological tests, and practice in both group and individual testing. This course is an intensive study of individual differences, with emphasis on intellectual, personality, and academic achievement testing.
A study of the historical development of psychology as a science and profession and the fundamental concepts of various schools of psychology.
Either this course or Senior Project ( PSYC 4500
Source: Tennessee State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
