Courses Offered in
Psychology
(NOTE: All courses are 4 credits unless indicated otherwise)
1106 Contemporary Psychology
An introductory course designed to develop an understanding of the basic
principles governing behavior, with emphasis on the scientific method of
studying behavior. Intelligence, motivation, emotion, perception,
learning, personality, work place issues, and social factors that
influence the individual will be considered.
Social Science.
2201 Psychology of Learning
Overview of the fundamental principles of learning and memory and their
applications for the understanding of behavior. Empirical and
theoretical issues are examined. Students conduct laboratory
experiments designed to illustrate principles and issues.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
2202 Behavior Modification
The study of the basic principles governing human behavior with emphasis
on procedures for eliminating and acquiring behaviors through cognitive
and/or behavioral intervention. Special emphasis is placed on
behavioral analysis. Students perform laboratory and field exercises
designed to illustrate principles.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
2204 Social Psychology
A study of group behavior and cognitions as they can be explained
through psychological principles and phenomena. This course provides a
survey of how what people think, believe, or do is altered by the
presence of other people. Topics include attitudes, attitude change,
social perception, social influence, altruism, and group dynamics.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
Cross listed with Sociology 2204.
2209 Child and Adolescent Development
The study of developmental changes from the prenatal period through
adolescence, with particular emphasis on how physical, cognitive, and
social-emotional development interact in forming the whole person.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
2211 Psychology of Abnormality
The incidence, causes, treatment, and prevention of abnormal
behavior of persons; focus on adult populations.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
2223 Psychological Methods I: Measurement and Assessment
An introductory course on measurement within the field of psychology.
Students will learn how psychological variables such as personality,
abilities, and interests are translated into psychological measurement
techniques. This course will explore the fundamentals of assessment
including descriptive statistics, reliability, and validity, and will
examine a variety of assessment techniques. Students will acquire
hands-on experience in using assessment tools including the use of
statistical programs to understand and evaluate test results.
Prerequisites, Psychology 1106, Mathematics 0001 or 0003, Mathematics
0002 or 0004.
2224 Psychological Methods II: Research Design and Analysis
A current treatment of the philosophy and methodology of the scientific
method. Topics include experimental design and the analysis of research
using the computer. The laboratory is designed to acquaint each student
with procedures, techniques, and apparatus used in psychological
investigations. Statistical tests studied include t-tests; analysis of
variance for between-groups factors, within-groups factors, and
combinations of such factors; correlation; and non-parametric tests.
Prerequisites, Psychology 1106, 2223.
3303 Psychology of Personality
An overview of the major theories of personality. Emphasis will be on
the normal personality in a diverse world with some attention to
disordered personalities.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
3305 Health Psychology
Introduction to the foundations and practice of health psychology. A
biopsychosocial perspective is applied to the promotion and maintenance
of health, and the prevention and treatment of illness. Behavioral
components of health risk factors and improvements of the health care
system are addressed.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106, Biology 1118 or equivalent.
3306 Adolescent Development and Behavior
A critical survey of research problems and theories pertaining to
adolescent development; review and application of principles of learning
to adolescent behavior.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
3307 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
An overview of the psychological effects of major exceptionalities
including giftedness, deafness, blindness, mental retardation, brain
injury, speech defectiveness, mental illness, and orthopedic problems,
with the emphasis upon children and on the treatment, rehabilitation,
and educational techniques available to serve persons with these
exceptionalities.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
3308 Adulthood and Aging
Psychological and personality changes from young adulthood through old
age; adult socialization and the age status system; changing
concomitants of family relationships, employment, leisure, and
retirement; life review, reconciliation, and termination.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
Cross listed with Sociology 3308.
3220 Psychology in the Workplace
An exploration of the principles of psychology as they are relevant to
the work environment. Included will be a discussion of how psychologists
can help improve the workplace and address organizational concerns.
Topics include selection, training, personnel evaluation, and the
characteristics of a variety of work environments. Discussions will
also consider how these practices may affect organizational or
individual effectiveness and attitudes.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
Cross listed with Business Administration 3220.
3329 Physiological Psychology
An analysis of the basic physiological mechanisms underlying human
behavior with emphasis on the brain and central nervous system. Topics
include genetics, behavioral development, sensory systems, emotion,
learning, and memory.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
Not offered Fall 2002
3330 Psychology of Perception
An in-depth analysis of contemporary issues in perception.
Topics include signal detectability, selective attention,
taste perception, figure formation, illusions, visual stability, memory,
and space, time, and motion perception.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
Not offered Spring 2003.
3337 Helping Relationships/Counseling
An overview of psychological counseling with emphasis on a flexible,
broadly based approach to the development of helping skills with a
diversity of clients.
Off-campus placements in human service agencies.
Prerequisites, Psychology 1106, 2211.
3338 Laboratory in Helping Relationships/Counseling
Supervised externship experience in a human service agency designed to
facilitate the use of skills unique to the helping professions
(counseling/ behavioral intervention). Course includes on-campus
seminar sessions on special populations and off-campus supervised
practice with clients served by the agency. Placement may include youth
service programs, group homes, mental health organizations, geriatric
centers, programs for the developmentally disabled, etc.
Prerequisites, Psychology 2202 or 3337 and permission of the
instructor.
3340 Mind/Brain: Clinical Neuropsychology
A study of the behavioral correlates of brain dysfunction in humans with
focus on neuropsychological assessment.
Prerequisite, Psychology 1106.
2265; 2266; 3365; 3366; 4465; 4466 Special Topics in Psychology
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are
chosen for each offering, based on students' interest and needs.
2295; 2296; 3395; 3396; 4495; 4496 Internships in Psychology
0 - 4 credits
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually
off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills
and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
2298; 2299; 3398; 3399; 4498; 4499 Independent Studies in
Psychology
0 - 4 credits
Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of
those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified
students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do
independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.