PSY - Psychology

PSY 120 Principles of Psychology (3)

Surveys psychology as a science and applied discipline, including research methods, statistics, learning, motivation, sensation, perception, intelligence, personality and physiological, developmental, social and abnormal psychology. (GenEd)

PSY 200 Psychological Statistics and Design (3)

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisite: PSY 120. Required laboratory arranged. Basic scientific methods and statistical analysis procedures; emphasizing probability distribution statistics, hypothesis testing, computer applications for data manipulation and report writing.

PSY 230 Human Growth and Development (3)

Introduction to the science of developmental psychology. Study basic concepts and issues related to cognitive, socioemotional and physical development from conception through senescence. (GenEd)

PSY 265 Social Psychology (3)

Survey major areas of social psychology, discussing nature of and factors involved in human social behavior, impression management, prosocial behavior, aggression, conformity, obedience to authority, attitude change and interpersonal attraction. (GenEd)

PSY 271 Psychological Testing and Measurements (3)

Receive an introduction to psychological test theory, interpretation of results, group and individual tests (cognitive, affective and psychomotor), reliability, validity and standardization procedures.

PSY 323 Health Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Explore psychological factors in maintenance of wellness, treatment of illnesses and recovery from or adjustment to ongoing health problems. Study theory, research methods and clinical applications in health psychology.

PSY 330 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 230. Focus on human development from conception through adolescence, particularly physical, cognitive and socioemotional development. Learn research methods for studying developmental processes.

PSY 331 Maturity and Aging (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 230. Explore physical, cognitive and socioemotional variables related to adult development encompassing an age range from 20 to over 100. Emphasis in learning various research methods.

PSY 341 Principles of Learning (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Explore principles of classical and operant conditioning. Understand principles as the basis for concept learning, problem-solving, information processing and memory. Emphasis on human behavior in everyday life.

PSY 342 Cognitive and Behavioral Change: Theory, Assessment and Application (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 341. Examine various behavioral and cognitive change procedures in terms of their theoretical basis, assessment procedures and applied strategies. Includes operant, respondent and social learning and cognitive procedures.

PSY 344 Group Processes and Roles (3)

Majors only. Examine human interactions, communication and group dynamics. Practice effective group membership and leadership roles for different types of groups. Students may be asked to participate in personal growth groups.

PSY 350 Theories of Personality (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Study psychological theories and research methods used to explain personality development and functioning including psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic and type-trait theories.

PSY 365 Psychology and the Law (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 265 or SOC 332. Examine social psychological theories and methods related to the legal system issues e.g., jury selection, eyewitness testimony, and death penalty cases.

PSY 366 Industrial Psychology (3)

Discover basic methods employed by psychologists in selection, placement, training and motivation of industrial personnel. Examine psychological factors influencing morale, production and job satisfaction.

PSY 375 Sensation and Perception (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Laboratory arranged. Survey of how humans perceive the world through vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell. Examine physiological mechanisms, sensory processes, development, and theories of perception for each sensory modality.

PSY 400 Research Design and Analysis (5)

(4 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisites: PSY 120, PSY 200. Laboratory required. Majors only. Advanced research methods and statistical analysis including ANOVA, regression, survey, factor analytic and qualitative research designs. Computer applications for research report writing, data gathering and analysis.

PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Theories (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 350. Survey current theoretical approaches with individuals and groups. Not intended as training in counseling approaches, but as basis for future study.

PSY 422 Directed Studies (1-3)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

PSY 440 Cognition (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Explore human cognition by examining perception, attention, memory, intelligence, problem and cognitive development. Become familiar with neural bases of cognition, theoretical perspectives and research methods.

PSY 443 Motivation (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Investigate motivational concepts and related research: drive, goals, direction, incentive, reinforcement, external stimulation, emotion, homeostasis, biological aspects, instinct and self-actualization.

PSY 455 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Juniors or above. Study abnormal behavior: causes, symptoms, characteristics, classification, prevention and treatment.

PSY 467 Psychology of Prejudice (3)

Understand basic causes of prejudice and how prejudicial behavior is learned and diminished. Experience increased understanding of others.

PSY 480 Physiological Psychology (5)

(4 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisites: PSY 120, introduction to BIO/ZOO or equivalent. Required laboratory. Survey neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, functional relationship between nervous system and behavior. Review sensory and motor processes and investigative procedures. Consider biochemical correlates of learning and other behaviors.

PSY 482 Behavioral Genetics (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Introductory genetics course recommended. Consider genetic basis of behavior in humans and animals, contemporary issues, including genetic counseling, eugenics, intelligence and genetic correlates of psychopathology.

PSY 490 History and Systems in Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Examine philosophy of science and psychological ideas, systems, goals, laws and paradigms. Study the evolution of the science of psychology. Recommended for students considering graduate school in psychology.

PSY 491 Psychology Field Experience (1-6)

Junior and above. Majors only and consent of instructor. Get full or part-time experience working with professionals in psychology, for one or more semesters. Make arrangements with instructor and supervisor during semester before registration. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

PSY 493 Practicum in Psychology (1-3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chairperson. Assist psychology faculty with research or laboratory; 38 clock hours per credit hour. Maximum of four (4) credits apply to psychology major. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

PSY 495 Special Topics in Psychology (1-5)

Scheduled on irregular basis. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

PSY 508 Workshop (1-3)

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

PSY 550 Cognitive Development (3)

Examine classic and contemporary research and theory on cognitive development of children, and specific topics such as attention, memory, and intelligence. Undergraduates may not register without permission of instructor.

PSY 590 Seminar in History and Systems (3)

Philosophical perspectives and major theories and systems are reviewed as they contributed to the development of contemporary psychology. Course required for state psychology board licensing eligibility.

PSY 595 Special Topics in Psychology (1-5)

Scheduled on an irregular basis to explore special areas in psychology and carries a subtitle for each offering. Check department office for topics currently planned. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

PSY 600 Graduate Research Methodology (3)

Graduates only. Majors only. Introduction to basic concepts in psychology research, including experimental design, nonexperimental methods, statistical analysis and researchers' ethical responsibilities. Overview of ongoing research in Psychology Department.

PSY 620 Assessment and Interviewing (2)

Develop verbal and written skills in interview and assessment procedures; study related ethical and legal issues.

PSY 621 Practicum in College Teaching of Psychology (2)

Master's students arrange with individual faculty to receive experience in observation and supervised practice. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.

PSY 622 Directed Studies (1-3)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

PSY 625 Principles of Neuropsychology (3)

Survey of functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology related to human psychological processes. Discussion of theories of neuropsychology and their experimental and clinical applications. Introduction to neuropsychological disorders and their assessment/treatment.

PSY 626 Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 625. Principles of behavioral and neurophysiological assessment. Standards of practice. Practice experience with behavioral/neurophysiological measurement, development of problem-lists and report writing.

PSY 627 Psychometrics (3)

Survey of psychometric considerations within areas of personality, psychopathology, intelligence, neuropsychology. Topics include: domain theory test construction, test operating characteristics, multivariate methods within psychometrics, exemplars across major areas.

PSY 643 Theories of Motivation (3)

Biological, learned, social, cognitive, operational and stimulus-based approaches to motivation; emphasis on implications for study of human behavior.

PSY 664 Advanced Social Psychology (3)

Examine major areas of social psychology e.g., aggression, altruism, cooperation, attitude change, and impression management; learn about observation and other data-collection techniques. Possible laboratory observations.

PSY 680 Neuroscience Seminar (3)

Graduates only. Reviews current theories and research regarding neurophysiological underpinnings of typical and atypical human behavior. Topics include: neuroscientific investigation of behavioral domains, cognitive models, genetic contributions, and developmental influences.

PSY 693 Research Practicum (1-3)

Each student will collaborate in research with a psychology professor. The research topic and nature of involvement are determined by consultation between student and professor. S/U graded.

PSY 694 Practicum (3)

Consent of instructor. Majors only. Supervised experience in diagnostics of neuropsychological deficits. Individual and group supervision emphasizing behavioral interview and psychometric data. S/U graded.

PSY 697 Master's Project in Psychology (3-6)

Majors only. Consent of advisor. For Master's students in psychology as an approved alternative to the written comprehensive examination. Students will enroll with major advisor to develop research proposal, conduct project and report results. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

PSY 699 Thesis (1-6)

Recommended in place of M.A. project, especially for students applying to doctoral programs. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.