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.
PSY 113General Psychology3
This is an introduction to the study of human behavior that emphasizes the scientific aspects of psychology, including the particular methods that psychologists use. It also serves as a primer to the major topic areas of neuroscience, sensation and perception, learning, memory, thinking and intelligence, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, and abnormal psychology.
This systematic examination of cognitive, emotional, physical and social developmental processes that occur in humans from conception to death analyzes both normal and abnormal aspects of development.
This course explores how the psychological sciences are applied in practice and provides an overview of the broad range of areas within the field, and of career opportunities in these areas. The course considers the foundations, methods, ethics, and legal issues involved in psychological sciences. It also addresses the specific needs of social and behavioral science students with guidance on the process of writing term papers, reading articles, and writing APA-Style empirical reports. While the class is intended for psychology majors, others may take the course if they are interested in the topic.
This course is designed to introduce students to the multiple dimensions of learning and cognition, ranging from the basic processes underlying associative learning to the contexts that promote motivation and engagement. Classic theories, contemporary methodologies, and key empirical research related to learning and thinking will be discussed and analyzed in view of their application to educational and other applied settings.
This course involves a study of crisis intervention strategies based on current theory and practice, including triage assessment, skill-building, cultural implications, and practical applications. Approaches that assist individuals, groups, organizations, and communities with crisis management will be explored. There will be an emphasis on the short-term nature of crisis intervention and on how counselors can work with first responders and other groups.
This course is designed to aid young people in understanding the problems of courtship, preparation for marriage, and adjustment within the family. It covers such topics as the growth and personality development of the individual in the family; economic and social aspects of the modern American family; the factors influencing changes in family structure, functions, and stability; and the role of the family in American society.
This is an overview of the major theories of counseling and a study of legal and ethical issues involved in counseling. Attention will also be directed to the development of counseling skills and the proper use of the counseling process.
This thorough coverage of psychological testing principles, applications, and issues includes coverage of basic concepts related to testing, statistics, and the use of statistics including correlation, regression, validity, reliability, test building and test administration. Different types of tests are studied in depth: intelligence, achievement, personality, aptitude, stress and anxiety. Biases and legal aspects of testing are also covered.
This psychosocial approach to criminality introduces the student to the practice of forensic psychology. The course will focus on the production and application of psychological knowledge to the criminal justice system. Topics of study include origins of criminal behavior, aggression, assault, homicide (including mass murder and serial murder), sexual offenses, drugs and crime, economic and public order crime, and correctional psychology.
PSY 113 , CJ 101 , or permission of the instructor Offered: On demand
PSY 351Psychopathology3
This study of the causes and effects of abnormal behavior emphasizes diagnosis, DSM-5 classification, and treatment. Topics of study include: history of abnormality, diagnosis and classification of mental disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, suicide, bipolar disorder, somatoform disorders, psychological factors affecting medical conditions, dissociative disorders, sexual disorders, schizophrenia and related disorders, substance-related disorders, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, and ethical and legal issues in abnormal psychology.
This study of aging from a physical, social, and psychological perspective includes a survey of theories and research related to special problems of aging.
This analysis of the effects of psychoactive prescription and non-prescription drugs on human behavior presents therapeutic and recreational uses of both licit and illicit drugs. Topics of study include introduction to psychopharmacology, the effects of medications on anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, psychoses and substance-related disorders. Recreational use of psychoactive drugs and models of psychosocial treatment for substance-related disorders are also presented.
This is a study of how psychology and business interrelate within work organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on individual roles within organizations. Topics include mental health, performance appraisal, predictors, leadership, conflict management, workplace stress, motivations and emotions, interpersonal communications, group dynamics, power and influence, organizational violence and crime, diversity, values and ethics, and organizational change.
This is a scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. Topics include social cognition, prejudice and discrimination, the self, interpersonal attraction, interpersonal relationships, helping, aggression, attitudes, persuasion, conformity-compliance-obedience, law and order, and groups.
The course addresses the issue of forgiveness using several major models. Questions such as: How does one forgive? Can we choose to forgive immediately by sheer act of will power? How do we develop the spiritual discipline of forgiveness? will be posed and explored.
PSY 113 or permission of instructor Offered: On demand
PSY 400Research Methods & Advanced Statistics3
Introductory course work in elementary research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, statistics, and preparation of research are presented.
This course includes the examination, evaluation, and application of contemporary psychotherapeutic counseling techniques. The development of differential therapeutic skills is also emphasized. An experiential framework allows direct experience with techniques inherent with each of the models.
This course considers childhood disorders in the context of the whole child and of the developmental tasks and challenges faced by all children. Biological, psychological, and social factors are examined in relation to cause, diagnosis, intervention, and developmental pathways.
This course analyzes the history of psychology from its philosophical roots to the present day, with a strong focus on the many schools of thought that have influenced the study of human behavior and mental processes. The course is designed to foster an understanding of how psychology developed into its current state and to promote speculation as to how it may change in the future.
This overview of significant theories in addiction psychology includes issues pertaining to the practice of counseling, psychotherapy, the use of drugs, alcohol, etc.
PSY 113 and PSY 351 Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years
PSY 415Practicum3
The student is placed in an agency that will provide the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. The practicum is combined with regular on-campus conferencing. The practicum setting is determined by the student’s ultimate vocational aim. This course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
PSY 113 , PSY 211 , PSY 321 , PSY 351 , 25 GPA, Junior status and approval of instructor
PSY 424Neuropsychology3
This is a study of the impact of biological and genetic factors on human behavior. Topics include brain-behavior, relationships, plasticity of the developing brain, sensation and perception, language and memory, sleep and dreaming, cognitive disorders, drugs and behavior, stress and psychological disorders.
PSY 113 Offered: Spring, Summer, even-numbered years
PSY 430Senior Seminar (Social Sciences)3
The Behavioral Science capstone course is designed to bring closure to the major and provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired through class discussions, class presentations, and a final written project. The expectation for the course is that students will synthesize material from previous behavioral science classes with new material presented in the Capstone course. Some of the topics covered include critical thinking; professional ethics; research and writing; career opportunities at the bachelor, master’s and doctoral levels; and the graduate school application process.
This course involves productive, contributing learning experiences in one or more off-campus settings. The student will complete a portfolio of activities and learning experiences approved by the supervisor in the setting. Applications for internships will be made at least six weeks before the end of the semester prior to the semester of internship.
