Psychology (PSYC)
This course examines Restorative Justice theory and practice. Restorative Justice is a broad-based set of interdisciplinary theories and practices. Students will study the indigenous foundations of Restorative Justice and will integrate this knowledge with the interdisciplinary perspectives that operationalize how Restorative Justice work is accomplished worldwide.
An exploration of topical psychological issues for non-majors. Topics vary in sub areas of psychology such as biological, social, cognitive, developmental, and clinical psychology. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
An introduction to the major topics involved in understanding the behavior of humans and animals. Topics include perception, cognition, social behavior, and psychopathology.
This course investigates the major psychological theories of lifespan development and provides a multifaceted introduction to the dynamics of intrapsychic development that occurs across the human lifespan. Major developmental milestones, effects of diversity and multiculturalism, socioeconomic status, family constellation, and socio-cultural variables are essential components of analysis.
The study of child and adolescent psychology focusing on current research in cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
Human thought, feeling, and behavior in the social environment. Topics include the perception of people and social situations, aggression and altruism, competition and cooperation, love and friendship, communication and persuasion, attitudes and attitude change, social influence, and group dynamics.
Systematic study of the major theories and scientific assumptions endemic to the development, structure, and functions of human personality. Exploration of the methodological and research dimensions of this inquiry will be a central component of this course. Consideration of the roles of muticulturalism in theory development will also be examined.
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in pyschological research. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation, as well as probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, including analysis of variance.
Methodologies of psychological research will be explored. Students will learn to conduct, evaluate and interpret experiments within various sub areas of psychology.
This course examines how the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the endocrine system relate to human and animal behavior.
An investigation of the continuum of cognitive activities from perception to memory and thought processes. Traditional, neo-behaviorist, information processing, and computer model approaches to understanding cognition are considered.
Exploration and analysis of elementary topics in psychology.
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. May be repeated.
A psychological analysis of human development from post-adolescence to death. Topics include sexuality self image, family and work relationships, independence, power, developmental experiences, multicultural issues, emotional and physical health, and aging.
The study of issues at the intersection of culture and psychology. Topics may include the learning of culture, the impact of culture on behavior, conflict and cooperation across cultural boundaries, and social processes in multicultural communities.
Introductory theory and practice of psychological assessment. Examination of varied approaches to assessment and experiences with select test types.
An introduction to the systematic study of theories of etiology, signs, and treatment of psychopathology with an emphasis on prevention, and the social and cultural forces that influence views of abnormality.
Analysis of contemporary theories and research on learning. Integration of behavioral, cognitive, and ecological perspectives.
Research seminar for participants attempting to gain entrance in to the Psychology Honors Program. 1-credit. Graded Pass/Fail. Must pass to qualify for psychology honors.
Exploration of current and historical understandings of the psychology of women. Includes psychoanalytic, biological, and social explanations of women's psychology and development and critical examination of research on gender differences and similarities.
Exposes students to counseling techniques and corresponding theoretical frameworks to cultural, ethical, and psychological issues that are confronted by counselors, and to an examination of students' interests and aptitudes as they relate to the counseling profession.
Introduction to the spectrum of sub disciplines within clinical psychology. Topics include clinical theory and research, assessment procedures, ethical decision making, and risk assessment.
An examination of contemporary theories and research on how the brain makes sense of all the sensory inputs it receives to produce the rich perceptual world we experience.
Cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that explores the relationship between the mind and the brain. This course focuses on brain mechanisms for sensation and perception, attention, memory, emotion, language, and even consciousness. Mind-brain relationships are considered in the context of cognitive theories, evolutionary comparisons, and human development.
Field experience focused on the ethical application of psychological theory and data in an organization or service setting under faculty and agency supervision. The readings, work assignments supervisory sessions and written product are determined by the student, the faculty, and the agency prior to the practicum. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits.
Human Psychophysiology is concerned with physiological responses as reflections of psychological traits, states, and processes. Students will study the form and function of major physiological response systems and gain laboratory experience in the recording, analysis, and interpretation of physiological data from the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Capstone experience that refines basic skills and concepts through an exploration of themes specific to developmental psychology. Course work emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and synthesis with previous research, Students will conduct research projects; active participation is essential.
Capstone experience that refines basic skills and concepts through an exploration of themes specific to social psychology. Course work emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and synthesis with previous research, Students will conduct research projects; active participation is essential.
Capstone experience that refines basic skills and concepts through an exploration of themes specific to clinical psychology. Course work emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and synthesis with previous research, Students will conduct research projects; active participation is essential.
Capstone experience that refines basic skills and concepts through an exploration of themes specific to experimental psychology. Course work emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and synthesis with previous research, Students will conduct research projects; active participation is essential.
A research experience that builds on the basic skills and concepts learned in PSYC252 through the development of experiments to test specific theories in psychology. Course work emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and synthesis with previous research, Students will conduct research projects; active participation is essential. May be repeated as topics change.
Exploration and analysis of advanced topics in Psychology.
Capstone experience that refines basic skills and concepts through an exploration of specific themes in psychological literature. Course work emphasizes analysis, synthesis, organization and oral communication. Students lead classroom discussions; active participation is essential. May be repeated as topics change.
Research seminar for participants in the Psychology Honors Program. Graded Pass/Fail. Must be repeated to qualify for psychology honors.
Individual study or research in selected topics in Psychology under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated.
Independent topical research for participants in the Psychology Honors Program. Graded Pass/Fail. Must be repeated to qualify for Psychology Honors.