201 General Psychology
Physiological and cultural basis of human behavior; theories of learning, thinking, and behavior; techniques of studying human behavior.
4 credits
207 Life Span Development
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth in the normal person from infancy to late adulthood. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or consent of instructor.
4 credits
307 Cognitive Psychology
Learning processes, memory, perception, information processing, thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making will be examined from various scientific perspectives in this course. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits
308 Social Psychology
Interpersonal behaviors from individualized and collective points of view. Socialization processes, interpersonal attraction, prejudice, human aggression, leadership, and group functioning. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits
332 Child and Adolescent Psychology
An examination of child and adolescent developmental processes as these relate to self, family, peers, and social institutions. Normal as well as pathological developments are studied. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits
340 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Employee selection, training, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, and productivity are examined within this course. In addition, the nature of the work environment will be analyzed from the human engineering perspective. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits
350 Research Techniques for the Social/Behavioral Sciences
Social science research methods, procedures, data collection and analysis. Also listed as SWK 350. Prerequisites: PSY 201; MAT 204.
4 credits
406 Abnormal Psychology
Development and structure of normal and abnormal personality forms. Theoretical and empirical bases for the emergence of various personalities. Biological, chemical, environmental, and social approaches to dealing with psychoses, anxieties, phobias, and personality disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits
410 Psychological Testing and Assessment
This course will explore a variety of tests of personality, intelligence, abilities, and vocational aptitudes. In addition, principles of test construction, administration, and professional ethics in reporting test results will be explored. Prerequisites: PSY 201; MAT 204.
4 credits
420 Clinical Psychology
Essential elements of psychological diagnosis and treatment approaches will be the primary focus of this course. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits
428 Readings and Research in Psychology
A review of contemporary research approaches in various areas of psychology will be emphasized. Student involvement will include several projects focusing on original research in community mental health and behavioral medicine. Prerequisites: PSY 201; MAT 204 or consent of instructor.
4 credits
430 History and Systems of Psychology
The history of psychological thought from the Greek philosophers to contemporary theories, focusing on such approaches as structuralism, functionalism, psychodynamic theories, behaviorism, humanistic and existential psychology, neuropsychology, and psychobiology. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
4 credits