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37 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 203Introduction to Psychology3

Minor/Area of Emphasis course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 205Social Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3

Survey of traditional and contemporary topics with an emphasis on theory and methods of social psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 203.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 208Methods in Psychology II (1) Lec. 2./Lab 2./Credit 3

Advanced analysis in behavioral, personality and social research. Practice in experimental and statistical treatments of laboratory and field investigation. Critical analysis of research findings and theory. Prerequisites: PSY 208 and 347 Symbol: PSY Course acronym – PSY for Psychology 307 Course number – undergraduate level course (1) Course offered first semester only. (2) Course offered second semester only. Lec. 2 Two hours lecture per week. Lab 2. Two hours laboratory each week. Sem. 2. Two hours seminar each week. Credit 3 Number of credit hours for the course.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 209Career Readiness Lec. 2./Crediit 3

Pre-internship course. Principles of work and internship are explored. Psychology graduate school/work/internship etiquette explored. Hard and soft skills related to work readiness are explored.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 300Abnormal Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3

Study of major categories of psychological disturbance, their origin and development. Consideration given to diagnosis and therapeutic techniques.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu
Prerequisite: PSY 203.

PSY 301Systems of Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3

Historical investigation and critical evaluation of the major sys- tems and theories of psychology. Open to majors only.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 302Theories of Personality Lec. 3./Credit 3

A critical examination of major theoretical approaches to understanding personality, including psychoanalytic, cognitive, and humanistic perspec- tives. Prerequisite: PSY 203.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 303Psychological Testing Lec. 3./Credit 3

Introduction to basic principles of psychological measurement with investiga- tions of representative tests. Prerequisite: PSY 203, 208 and 346.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 304Motivation Lec. 3./Credit 3

A survey of the major theories of human and/or animal motivation.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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Prerequisite: PSY 203, 208.

PSY 305Learning and Memory Lec. 3./Credit 3

Study of classical and operant conditioning, verbal and motor learning, forget- ting and transfer. Prerequisite: PSY 203, 208.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 306Perception

Lec. 3./Credit 3. An analysis of historical, theoretical, psychological, social, and genetic factors involved in sensory and perceptual process. Prereq- uisites: PSY 208; BIO 103.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 307Methods in Psychology II1

Lec. 2./Lab 2./Credit 3. Advanced analysis in behavioral, personality and social research. Practice in experimental and statistical treatments of laboratory and field investigation. Critical analysis of research findings and theory. Prerequisites: PSY 208 and 347. Symbol: PSY Course acronym – PSY for Psychology 307 Course number – undergraduate level course (1) Course offered first semester only. (2) Course offered second semester only. Lec. 2. Two hours lecture per week. Lab 2. Two hours laboratory each week. Sem. 2. Two hours seminar each week. Credit 3. Number of credit hours for the course.

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 308Physiological Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3

The study of the biological basis of behavior. Topics covered include the anatomy of the nervous system, neural transmission, psychopharmacology, sleep, stress, emotion and psychological disorders and their biological treat- ments. Prerequisites: PSY 203, BIO 103 or higher.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 309Junior Seminar Lec.3./Credit 3

Preparation of scientific research project. Exploration of issues related to the profession of psychology and preparation for the graduate school admission process. Prerequisites: PSY 203, PSY 308.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 311Developmental Psychology 34

2nd Waiver for UNV 101 with transfer of 30 or more credit.......... 1 - 4 Total Number of Prerequisites Credits 55 - One-Year (Full-time) Curriculum Outline for - Registered Nurse (RN) Students 1 Summer Session 4 Week Term 1st 2nd 9 Nursing 308 . ........................................................................... 2 - 2nd Total 2 4 6 Week Term 1st 2nd 4 Nursing 315. ............................................................................. - 2 8 Nursing 316. ............................................................................. - 2 Total 4 First Semester 8 Week Term 1st 2nd Nursing 307 . ............................................................................ 3 - Nursing 312 . ............................................................................ 3 - Nursing 328 . .............................................................................- 2 Nursing 415......................................................................... ..... - 4 Nursing 417......................................................................... ..... - 4 2nd Total 6 10 Second Semester 8 Week Term 1st 2nd 2nd Nursing 418. ............................................................................. 2 - 2 Nursing 423 . .............................................................................- 4 2 Nursing 424 . .............................................................................- 4 2 Nursing 400 or 428 ................................................................. 3 - 6 Total 5 8 123 Total Credits Required for Graduation 123 *RN Advanced Placement Up to 35 Credits Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 319Using Computers in Psychology

Lec./Lab 3./Credit 3. An introduction to the use of various software packages and com- puter-related technology in research and practice in psychology.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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Prerequisite: PSY 208, 346.

PSY 346Statistics I Introduction to

Statistical Methods Lec. 3./Credit 3. Use of statistics in the social sciences. Descriptive and correlational statistics.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu
Prerequisite: PSY 203.

PSY 347Statistics II Advanced

Statistical Methods Lec. 3./Credit 3. Advanced treatment of statistical data with emphasis on experimental design, multiple and partial correlation, multivariate analysis, and nonparametric statistics. Prerequisites: PSY 203, PSY 346.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 348Junior Seminar Lec.3./Credit3

Exploration of issues related to the profession of psychology and preparation for the graduate school admission process. Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: img2.hamptonu.edu

PSY 401Industrial and Organizational

Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3. Introduction to the study of human behavior in the work environment with emphasis on social and interpersonal context. Prerequisite: PSY 208.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 402Black Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3

Survey course addressing the evaluation of psychology for African-Ameri- cans from an Afrocentric perspective. Prerequisite: PSY 203 or permission of instructor.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 404Topics in Psychology Lec. 3./Credit 3

An intense investigation of topics of current interest and importance. Topics vary by semester and section numbers indicate the specific title and focus of each course. Topics include Black Child Devel- opment (PSY 404-01 Fall Semester), Psychology of Marriage and Family Systems (PSY 404-01 Spring Semester), Forensic Psychology (PSY 404-04), Psychology of Advertising (PSY404-06), Psychology of Parenting (PSY 404-12), Black Marital Relationships (PSY 404-13), Intimate Relationships (PSY 404-15), Sports Psychology (PSY 404- 17) and Psychology of Spirituality and Religion (PSY 404-19).

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 406Mentoring Youth Lec./Lab 3./Credit 3

Applied course involving a service learning training model as preparation for tutoring, crisis intervention and mentoring of youth.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSY 407Mentoring Youth II Lec./Lab 3./Credit 3

Applied course involving a service learning training model as preparation for tutoring, crisis intervention and mentoring of youth.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSY 408Senior Seminar Sem 3./Credit 3

Advanced work in theory and research relating to core issues. Collecting data and capstone presentation of research project.Open to majors only. Prerequi- sites: PSY 203, PSY 208, PSY 309.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

PSY 409Independent Study Ind/Credit 3

Independent work in an area of special interest. Periodic reports and confer- ences with a supervising faculty member. Extensive readings in students’ research area. Prerequisite: PSY 203, 346.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 410Field Study Ind/Credit 3

Special opportunities for students majoring in psychology to do part-time applied work during the academic year with community organizations and agencies under the supervision of professionals.

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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Prerequisite: PSY 203 and 303/302/311.

PSY 412Internship Trn./Credit 6

A full-time, off-campus psychology experience in a community setting consistent with the student’s academic objectives, under appropriate supervision for a period of at least three months and usually conducted in the summer. Prerequisite: PSY 203 and 300/302/311. Permission of the Department Chair. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 383

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: img2.hamptonu.edu

PSY 509Psychology of Marriage and Family Systems3

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: img2.hamptonu.edu

PSY 510Seminar in Personality Theories3

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 520Theories in Marriage and Family

w/Emphasis on Minority Populations...................................... 3 PSY Elective Psychology Elective.......................................... 3

Subject: PSY
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 530Professional Ethics, Law and Psychology3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 12 Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: img2.hamptonu.edu

PSY 601Advanced Social Psychology3

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: img2.hamptonu.edu

PSY 602Advanced Physiological Psychology3

PSY 672 or

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: img2.hamptonu.edu

PSY 608Advanced Research Methods3

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 610Psychosexual Development3

PSY Electives Psychology Electives. ....................................... 6 PSY 674 or 686 Integrative Project or Master’s Thesis II............ 3 Total Credit Hours 12 TOTAL 39 Master of Science – Two Year MS Sequence in

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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PSY 685Integrative Project or Master’s Thesis I3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 15 Fifth Year/Second Semester Graduate Program/Spring

Subject: PSY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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