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PSYCHOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSYC 210 | PSYC 304 | PSYC 320 | PSYC 331 | PSYC 335
PSYC 340 | PSYC 345 | PSYC 393 | GPSYC 407 | PSYC 437
PSYC 210
Psychology of Learning
Basic problems in the psychology of learning: reinforcement and patterns of reinforcement, extinction, generalization and discrimination, verbal learning, transfer of training, retention and forgetting, and concept learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.
PSYC 304
Adolescent Psychology
Concerned with the period of human development from puberty to maturity. Topics include theoretical perspectives, cross-cultural differences, psychological growth and cognitive development, selected social issues and selected problem areas, including drug abuse, sexual behaviors and delinquency. Prerequisite: Seven credits in psychology.
PSYC 320
Psychological Assessment
Basic principles of the construction, standardization and interpretation of psychological tests. Emphases on intelligence, personality and interest tests. Prerequisite: PSYC 331 or PSYC 100 and STAT 121.
PSYC 324-Interviewing Techniques- An introduction to the interview as an information-gathering technique in research, in the clinic and in industry. Students receive supervised experience in interviewing skills. Prerequisites: PSYC 285 or 380.
PSYC 331
Experimental Psychology: Design and Analysis I
Design and analysis of single-variable experiments and quasi-experiments. This course emphasizes the design, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of psychological research. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and a mathematics placement above MATH 099.
PSYC 335
Physiological Psychology
Psychological and neurological bases of behavior. Emphasis on psychological bases of sensory, motivational, emotional and cognitive processes. Prerequisite: Seven credits in psychology.
PSYC 340
Social Psychology
Analysis of theories and research in the scientific study of human social phenomena, focusing on the relationship between the social environment and individual behavior. Prerequisite: Seven credits in psychology.
PSYC 345
Introduction to Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
This course focuses on clinician interviewing; intellectual and personality assessment; the diagnosis and classification of psychopathology; and theories, techniques and research concerning a variety of therapeutic approaches ( including psychodynamics, Gestalt, person-centered and cognitive/behavioral.) Prerequisite: PSYC 285 and junior/senior standing.
PSYC 393G
Special Topics in Psychology: Group Dynamics
Theoretical, empirical, and practical aspects of individual and group dynamics in organizations. Personal, interpersonal, and cultural aspects of teams and groups. Team structure, process; the role of individual experience and its impact on team learning. Prerequisite: At least 6 credits of undergraduate Psychology courses.
PSYC 407
Advanced Child Psychology
An in-depth critical examination of theory and research in selected aspects of children’s cognitive and social/emotional development. The course includes consideration of applications of basic research finds to real-world contexts and issues. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 and 332.
PSYC 437
Contemporary Social Issues: Making a Difference
This advanced seminar focuses on community psychology approaches to making a difference in contemporary social issues. Approaches related to prevention, group empowerment, urban areas and social policy will receive special focus. Course requirements include active and prepared participation in classroom discussions, thought papers based on assigned readings, and an in-class presentation and final paper in an area of interest to the student. Prerequisite: PSYC 332.
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