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This course provides students with an overview of the fundamental principles and current research on selected topics in biological psychology through critical evaluation and discussion.
- Prerequisites:
- Select 1 Course: PSYC 321, or PSYC 413, or PSYC 420, or PSYC 421.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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This course provides students with an overview of the fundamental principles and current research on selected topics in developmental psychology through critical evaluation, discussion, and application. May be re-taken for credit. Specific course topics will be determined by the instructor.
- Prerequisites:
- Psyc 433, Psyc 436, Psyc 343, Psyc 466: One course from this list, not all 4
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and personality development from conception to preadolescence. Focus on interplay between maturation and experience.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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This class covers the development of the individual from the age of 11 to 19 years of age. Discussion will include aspects of both normal and abnormal development.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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Exploring factors affecting leadership and effective group processes through lectures and discussion of theories and findings and through experiential activities.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
An in-depth examination of social psychological research in laboratory and field settings.
- Prerequisites:
- Select 1 Course: PSYC 340, or PSYC 358, or PSYC 455, or PSYC 460W.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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This course provides students with an overview of the fundamental principles and current research on selected topics in social psychology through critical evaluation, discussion, and application. May be re-taken for credit. Specific course topics will be determined by the instructor.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 340, PSYC 358, PSYC 455, PSYC 460W (ONE course from list, not all 4)
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Advanced Cognitive Psychology introduces students to key research papers in the field of human cognition. Through reading, writing, and the study of experimental design, students will advance their understanding of cognitive psychology and develop their ability to critically review and evaluate research.
- Prerequisites:
- Select 1 Course: PSYC 325, or PSYC 414, or PSYC 415.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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This course will introduce students to the classification and characteristics of mental disorders. The DSM diagnostic system and its limitations, including cultural biases, are emphasized.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of common assessment techniques, methods, and skills used by mental health practitioners. There will also be an emphasis on understanding the process of creating an assessment strategy for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluating treatment outcomes.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101 and PSYC 455.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a broad range of evidence-based psychological intervention strategies used to treat psychological disorders. There will be an emphasis on defining evidence-based practice, understanding theories underlying effective psychological interventions, and making culturally-informed adaptations to evidence-based interventions.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101 and PSYC 455.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
A critical examination of current psychological approaches to the study of women's behavior and experience. The course will emphasize empirical ways of knowing and address psychological questions of central concern to women. Development of gender differences also will be explored.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101
- Graduation Requirements:
- Diverse Cultures - Purple | Writing Intensive
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Programs:
Analysis of product marketing and consumer purchasing strategies and their determinants.
Aging process and development during the adult years; psychology and psychological concerns of the aging individual; dealing with death.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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This course is designed to help students understand the philosophical underpinnings of applied behavior analysis and to demonstrate how behavior theory is applied in real world settings. The class also will inform students about different strategies that may be used to assess and change behavior, as well as the variety of settings in which behavioral principles and interventions may be applied to human behavior.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 211W
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The interface of behavioral and medical science is explored. Research on environmental and learning factors in the etiology and treatment of physical disease and rehabilitation is examined. Specific topics include pain management, medical compliance, behavior disorders in nursing homes and on chronic illnesses.
Application of psychology to topics of current interest. May be retaken for credit.
- Prerequisites:
- PSYC 101
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Application of psychology to topics of current interest. May be retaken for credit.
Topics to be announced. May be retaken for credit.
Individualized research experience with a faculty mentor in the psychology department. You will gain specific research experience as designed by a faculty mentor. To register for this course, you must first apply and be accepted to join a psychology faculty members' research team.
- Prerequisites:
- PYSC 211W
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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A learning experience integrated with the student's course of study, to be developed with an advisor and the field experience coordinator. May be retaken for credit up to an 8 credit total for all enrollments. Available for P/N grading only. Prereq: 9 credits of PSYC
- Prerequisites:
- PYSC 211W
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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Individualized learning under faculty supervision.
- Areas of Interest:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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Examination of the historical origins of the principal contemporary psychological theories.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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This course provides a broad overview and analysis of the major theories of human and animal learning.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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This course covers experimental and behavioral studies of human memory including long and short-term memory, memory for text, pictures, spatial information, and autobiographical events. Emphasis on real-world situations, including education, in which memory and learning play a role.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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