PSY 301 INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Motor, cognitive, and emotional development and personality growth of children, birth through pre-adolescence. Formerly DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 11.
PSY 302 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Psychosocial issues are covered across developmental contexts for adolescents experiencing fundamental biological, cognitive and social changes. Formerly DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE..
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 213 or 215 or 231 or C&I 210.
PSY 303 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
A study of physical, cognitive, and personality development during adulthood, with emphasis on theories, empirical data, research methods, and current issues.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 305 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
Psychological research to place in scientific perspective the etiology and behavioral consequences of female- and male-oriented attitudes.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 320 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
Historical antecedents of modern psychology. Examination of modern psychology from a systematic point of view. Formerly HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111, 213 or 233 or PSY/SOC 223, and PSY 253 or 263; or graduate status in Psychology; or consent of instructor.
PSY 326 INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
History, current status, and future directions of scientific and professional psychology applied to contemporary global issues.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 327 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND DIVERSITY
Psychological research that focuses on culture, ethnicity, gender, or other aspects of diversity.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 331 LABORATORY IN RESEARCH METHODS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
Advanced research course focusing on particular content areas. May be repeated if content different. Materials charge optional for some topics. Topics concentrate in different areas: .01 Developmental, .03 Operant Behavior, .04 Perceptual, .05 Social, .07 Cognitive Processes, .09 Physiological, .11 Personality.
Prerequisites: PSY 138 and 231, or consent instructor. PSY major only.
PSY 333 PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Principles of behavior modification with an emphasis upon their use in a variety of educational and clinical settings.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 334 PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
The use of psychological testing in applied settings and fundamentals of measurement theory including interpretation of test scores, reliability and validity assessment, and test development.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; ECO 138 or GEO 138 or MAT 250 or MAT 351 or MQM 100 or POL 138 or PSY 138 or consent department.
PSY 340 STATISTICS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Advanced statistical techniques for the behavioral sciences including hypothesis testing, inferential statistics, and data analysis using SPSS. Not for credit if had PSY 240 or PSY 345.
Prerequisites: C or better in PSY 138; MAT 120 or 121 or 144 or 145. PSY major only.
PSY 346 PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
A study of the socio-psychological factors influencing the exceptional child's cognitive and affective development with implications for those working with exceptional children. May include Clinical Experience: Type 1 (Observation).
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 347 BEHAVIOR DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
Medical, psychological, and sociological aspects of behavioral disorders of children.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 350 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Behavior disorders, neuroses, psychoses, character disorders, mental deficiencies, and other psychopathological conditions.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111.
PSY 351 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to clinical and counseling psychology, including clinical assessment methods, modes of therapy, and current challenges in the fields. Formerly CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY.
Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 350 or concurrent registration. PSY 233 recommended.
PSY 360 LEARNING
Experimental data bearing on the problem of learning; learning theory; learning data and theory in relation to applied problems.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 231.
PSY 361 PERCEPTION
Cognitive processes and their relationship to other processes. Relationship of sensation, attention, and memory to perception and factors influencing perception.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 231.
PSY 364 MOTIVATION
Evolution of basic concepts leading to contemporary explanation of determiners of action with application to vocational, social, and educational areas.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 231.
PSY 365 DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
An overview of the explanations for various aspects of social behavior, e.g., interaction, attitudes, person perception, etc.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 223 or SOC 223.
PSY 367 INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Foundation concepts of behavioral psychopharmacology including basic brain anatomy and physiology, neural mechanisms of drug action, and examination of drug action and behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 231; BSC 101 or 196; PSY 263 is recommended.
PSY368 HUMAN MEMORY
Basic theories and findings in the study of human memory with a focus on organization, development, distortions, and disorders.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 231.
PSY 369 PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
Basic theories and findings in the study of the psychological processes of language use.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 or 111; PSY 231.
PSY 375 PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY
Procedures, methods, and professional issues relevant to matching job candidates' personal attributes to the requirements of specific jobs; emphasis is on personnel selection, training, and EEO legal compliance.
Prerequisite: PSY 230 or 334 or consent instructor.
PSY 376 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Research methods and results concerning social psychology of work organizations. Descriptions of practices in organizational psychology. Not for credit if had MQM 221 or 421.
Prerequisite: PSY 230 or consent instructor.
PSY 390 ADVANCED RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP
Intensive work on a research project with a faculty member, culminating in a final paper or presentation.
Prerequisites: PSY 290 for 3 hours; consent of department chair and instructor. Senior standing; PSY major only; 2.00 GPA.
PSY 391 SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP
Intensive work with a faculty member on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, culminating in a final paper or presentation.
Prerequisites: Senior standing; PSY major only; 2.20 GPA; PSY 291 for 3 hours; consent department chair and instructor.
PSY 392 SENIOR SEMINAR
A capstone course for PSY majors featuring in-depth study of selected topics. Consult department for specific content of each section.
Prerequisites: Senior standing; PSY major only.
PSY 395 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINAR
Research application seminar focusing on utilizing the science of psychology in specific community settings.
Prerequisites: Senior standing; PSY major only. PSY 398 concurrent registration for 3 hours; consent department chair.
PSY 398 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: PSYCHOLOGY
Internship applying psychology coursework in a supervised work experience in community agencies, organizations, businesses and institutions. May repeat up to maximum 9 hours total.
Prerequisites: PSY major only; 15 hours in PSY; junior/senior standing; 2.20 GPA; consent of department.