PSYC 310 – The Psychological Focus
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: In-depth study of an area of interest within psychology, including literature review and consideration of the relevant applications to contemporary society. May be taken twice with departmental approval.
PSYC 305 – Introduction to Behavioral Genetics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206 BIOL-105 BIOL-115L. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field combining behavioral sciences and genetics to study roles of the genes and other factors involved in a variety of complex behaviors of humans. Emphasis is placed on the use of genetic designs and […]
PSYC 306 – Pediatric Psychology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206 BIOL-105 BIOL-115L. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is a general introduction to pediatric psychology. Information about etiology and developmental course of a variety of medical conditions will be reviewed with focus on the impact of medical conditions on children’s school, family, and social-emotional functioning. Students successfully completing […]
PSYC 270 – Beginning Supervised Stud.Research
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This introduction to the laboratory practice of research methods in psychology provides students with familiarity in the basic techniques of data entry and conducting research protocols in the context of ongoing department research. Regular weekly lab meetings will include discussions of special topics. Students […]
PSYC 334 – Life Span Development
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Survey of major theories of development across the life span. Includes physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral aspects of development and issues presented in a developmental context. Research methods and empirical results of significant studies are covered.
PSYC 336 – Learning and Cognition
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Theory and research in the areas of learning and cognition with a particular focus on the application of learning theory to behavioral interventions and cognitive processes such as visual and auditory perception, memory, attention, reasoning, and intelligence.
PSYC 498 – Academic Internship in Psychology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-315 PSYC-316 or PSYC-334. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Directed psychology internship in various settings. Course content will depend on internship site. Students will be expected to relate internship experiences to the psychological literature.
PSYC 499 – Senior Seminar
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Course integrates various content areas around major psychological themes. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, writing and oral expression. Evaluation of core knowledge and skills of the major will occur.
PSYC 332 – The Psychology of Relationships
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to an exploration of psychological theories and research methods used in the study of couple and family relationships. Perspectives covered may include clinical, developmental, health, learning, motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and evolutionary psychology. The psychological study of couple and family relationships will […]
PSYC 317 – Applied Behavior Analysis
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Overview of current research in experimental and applied behavior analysis directed toward the understanding of simple and complex animal and human behavior. Review of applications of behavior analysis in such applied areas as parenting, education, and psychological treatment of disabilities and disorders.
PSYC 319 – Social Psychology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An overview of classic and contemporary research in social psychology. A wide range of topics will be covered that relate to everyday social life drawn from the areas of attitudes and persuasion, social cognition and self-processes and interpersonal relationships.
PSYC 325 – Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Historical survey of various forms of mental illness and maladjustment, including mental deficiency and anti-social behavior. Specialized methods of therapy, research, and theoretical concerns are emphasized.