COURSES: 2005 – 2007
Note: PSY 101-102, or permission of the instructor, is a prerequisite for all courses at the 200 level or higher.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I1 3
The study of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include: motivation and emotion, thinking and language, learning, memory and physiological basis of behavior. Methods of psychological inquiry. (AS II)
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II1 3
The study of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include: human development, social behavior, psychological testing - personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy, and intelligence. Methods of psychological inquiry. May be taken before PSY 101. (AS II)
PSY 201 Basic Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics. SPSS for Windows. (AS VII)
PSY 202 Experimental Psychology 3
Philosophical measurement and statistical concepts of common methods of experimental and non-experimental research. Design and execution of project required. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
PSY 203 Developmental Psychology 3
Important factors in the psychological development of the child. Social, biological, and historical antecedents of behavior from birth through puberty.
PSY 229 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3
Selection, evulation and training of personnel, facilitation of group dynamics on the job, leadership, worker motivation and effects of workplace environment on performance and morale.
PSY 235 Health Psychology 3
Psychology of health-related behaviors, including coping with stress and ill health, physician-patient relationships, compliance with medication and psychological influences on specific disorders. Students conduct personal stress assessments and design interventions.
PSY 255 (GRN 255, SOC 255) Introduction to Human Services 3
See GRN 255.
PSY 302 Personality Theory 3
Major contemporary systems for describing and predicting human behavior: Freudian, neo-Freudian (Adler, Sullivan, Jung), behavioristic, mathematical, humanistic and existential. (AS II) Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status.
PSY 303 (CRJ 303) Abnormal Psychology 3
Overview of psychopathology: history, assessment, causes, DSM-IV, clinical symptoms and treatment. Review of major DSM-IV disorders with an emphasis on adults.
PSY 307 (CRJ 307) Adolescent Psychology 3
Physiological, psychological and emotional factors in achieving maturity. Extension of theoretical orientation to adolescent problems. Emphasis on real world problems and solutions.
PSY 315 (BIO 315) Comparative Animal Behavior 3
Behavior of a wide range of species. Similarities and contrasts with humans examined.
PSY 315L (BIO 315L) Comparative Animal Behavior Laboratory 1
Lab and field exercises illustrate concepts from class. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PSY 315.
PSY 316 (BIO 316) Social Organization of Mammals 4
Behavior and social structures of rodents, felines, canines, cetaceans, elephants, monkeys, apes and humans. Prerequisite: BIO 101-102, 201.
PSY 316L (BIO 316L) Social Organization of Mammals Lab 0
Observation of animal groupings at local zoos and aquariums. Lab is required.
PSY 317 (BIO 317) Sex, Evolution, and Behavior 3
Focus is on how evolutionary perspective accounts for male-female differences in lifestyle and behavior across diverse animal species, including humans.
PSY 318 (WST 380) Social Psychology 3
The self in social interaction: social perception and cognition, development and maintenance of relationships, attitudes, prejudice, social influence, group dynamics, and related gender issues. (AS II)
PSY 321 (GRN 321, SOC 321, CRJ 322) Ethics and Human Services 3
See GRN 321.
PSY 324 (CST 324) Cognitive Psychology 3
The psychological processes that enable us to acquire, store, retrieve and use knowledge. Topics include: perception, memory, language, thinking, decision making. Applications in psychology, computer science, business, education.
PSY 325 (BIO 325) Reproductive Biopsychology 3
Neuro-endocrine mechanisms underlying sexual behavior, pregnancy and parental care. Equal focus on animal and human behavior.
PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation 3
Determinants of leadership effectiveness, factors influencing effectiveness in maintaining leadership position, influencing followers and accomplishing group objectives. Emphasis on communication competencies, group interaction, experiential learning. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.
PSY 333 (GRN 333, SOC 333) Foundations of Social Gerontology 3
See GRN 333.
PSY 334 (CRJ 334, GRN 334) Child, Family and Community Psychology 3
Effects of social and non-social environments on emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Psychological reactions and adjustments to the nature of community life. Deals with social problems such as AIDS, alcoholism, and child and elder abuse.
PSY 350 (BIO 350) Zoo Biology 4
The roles of zoos in conservation, education, and research. Environmental, genetic, nutritional and psychological factors in the management of captive animal populations and species survival plans. Lab is required.
PSY 350L (BIO 350L) Zoo Biology Lab 0
Laboratory exercises in enrichment and numerous experimental field trips to nearby zoos and aquariums.
PSY 352 Learning 3
Animal conditioning research and human learning and memory research with emphasis on both theory and principles. Lab data collection on animals required. Prerequisites: PSY 201-202 or permission of instructor.
PSY 355 (BIO 355, CSI 355) Behavioral Neuroscience 3
Functions of nervous/endocrine systems in mediating motivation, movement, sensation, ingestion, aggression, emotion, sleep, learning, memory, thought and behavior disorders. Prerequisites: BIO 101-102, 201.
PSY 369 (CRJ 369) Forensic Psychology 3
Psychology’s role in legal system; criminal behavior; trial process (competency evaluation, psychologists as expert witnesses, jury selection, jury deliberation, insanity defense); law enforcement and corrections; family law (divorce, domestic violence, child custody).
PSY 370 School Psychology 3
Psychological principles as applied to school environments. Assessment, classroom environments, consultation and planning. Visits to schools. Prerequisites: PSY 201; PSY 373 recommended.
PSY 373 Behavior Modification 3
Application of conditioning principles to changing human behavior and cognitions; emphasis on practical problems. Prerequisite: Psychology majors or permission of instructor.
PSY 384 Child Psychopathology 3
This course will introduce students to the signs and symptoms of various psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence (e.g., conduct disorder, ADHD).
PSY 391 Biopsychology of Stress 3
Examines the physiological and psychological components and effects of stress, including the involvement of the nervous, immune and endocrine systems.
PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences 3
Overview of measures of intelligence, personality, achievement and aptitude for clinical, industrial and research use. Students construct and validate psychological tests. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
PSY 397 Neurobiology of Mental Disorders 3
Examines the role of the central nervous system and other biological factors underlying the symptoms, etiology and treatment of various mental disorders.
PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3
Theoretical foundations of counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on the mastery of technique and practical applications. Assessment and treatment planning to facilitate cognitive, emotional and behavioral change for a variety of patient populations.
PSY 495 Research Seminar in Psychology2 3
Opportunity for students interested in designing and conducting empirical research to collaborate with faculty in research activities leading to undergraduate or professional conference presentations and possible publication. Prerequisites: PSY 201-202, PSY 497. Junior or senior status, and permission of instructor.
PSY 497 Advanced Experimental Research2 3
Intended for advanced students with the interest, prerequisites and commitment to experimental research. Involves students in hands-on data collection and statistical analysis. Prerequisites: PSY 201-202. Junior or senior status, and permission of instructor.
PSY 498 Psychology Practicum2 1-3
Internships are available in animal behavior, clinical counseling psychology, forensic psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, counseling, school psychology, sports psychology, and leadership mentoring. Joint supervision by staff members and agency personnel. Registration requirements vary; six credit maximum. Prerequisite: Permission of chair and relevant staff member.
PSY 499 Independent Study2 1-3
Research or directed study under the supervision of a staff member. Up to three credits per semester for maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of chair and relevant staff member.
1 Students taking PSY 101 or 102 are expected to be available for participation in research studies or equivalent activity.
2 A total of only 6-credit hours from PSY 495, 497, 498 and 499 collectively may be counted towards the 30-credit hours in the psychology major. Additional hours of these courses may be taken for college elective credit.