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PSYC 101H - General Psychology (3 credits)
(=PSYC 101 ) (Prereq: Honors student or permission of the instructor) A general introduction to the scientific study of behavior. The theme of basic research will be followed through the study of personality, learning and memory, cognition, developmental, social, abnormal, and the biological bases of behavior, in addition to some other selected topics. F, S.
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology (3 credits)
(=PSYC 101H ) A general introduction to the scientific study of behavior. The theme of basic research will be followed through the study of personality, learning and memory, cognition, developmental, social, abnormal, and the biological bases of behavior, in addition to some other selected topics. F, S.
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PSYC 202 - Introduction to Scientific Communication: Psychological Perspectives (3 credits)
An in-depth exploration of the role(s) in Psychology of oral and written communication; includes communication-skill development through an examination of the literature of specialized areas of Psychology. F, S.
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PSYC 225 - Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in PSYC 101 , and a grade of ‘C’ or better in MATH 130 or placement into MATH 131 or above) (Coreq: PSYC 225L ) An introduction to basic descriptive and inferential statistical procedures and concepts. Topics include measures of central tendency, variation, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and chi square. F, S.
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PSYC 225L - Psychological Statistics Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PSYC 225 ) Exercises and assignments to supplement the material presented in PSYC 225 . F, S.
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PSYC 226 - Research Methods in Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in PSYC 101 and PSYC 225 or equivalent) (Coreq: PSYC 226L ) An examination of the wide variety of procedures available to the behavioral scientist for collecting and analyzing behavioral data. Although experimental methods are to be emphasized, other methods such as surveys and questionnaires, interviews, naturalistic observation and case studies are covered. F, S.
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PSYC 226L - Research Methods in Psychology Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PSYC 226 ) Experiments; exercises and assignments to supplement the material presented in PSYC 226 . F, S.
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PSYC 300 - Human Sexual Behavior (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) An examination of the psychological, social, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of human sexuality. Selected topics to be covered are sexual anatomy and physiology, contraception, sexually transmitted disease, sexual variations, commercial sexuality, and sexual violence. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 301 - Psychology of Marriage (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the psychological issues related to marriage. Topics include spouse selection, sexuality, child bearing, parenting, divorce, remarriage, and aging. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 302 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey of human development from conception through senescence, with attention to the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social characteristics of each state. Students are introduced to research methods used by developmental psychologists and the impact of their findings to everyday life. F, S.
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PSYC 303 - Interpersonal Communication Skills (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) An in-depth examination of communication processes with a practical emphasis on developing effective listening and speaking skills appropriate to an interpersonal context. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 310 - Psychology of Women (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) The social, psychological and biological aspects of women’s development are addressed and explored. The changing roles of women, and the impact of these changes upon present day lifestyles are also discussed. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 333 - Health Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey course exploring the relationships between behaviors and disease. The influence of psychological factors and precipitating, treating, and preventing disease is examined with the goal of increasing each person’s awareness of individual responsibility in sickness and health. F.
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PSYC 340 - Sports Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) The application of behavioral principles to enhance athletic performance and to promote human enrichment through sport-related activities. Topics studied include personality, attentional mechanisms, anxiety and arousal adjustment, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and motivation. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 381 - Readings in Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) An in-depth examination and discussion of selected readings, including journal articles, books, or other original sources, in the field of psychology. Su.
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PSYC 391 - Psychology GRE Prep (1 credit)
(Restricted to junior or senior standing) (Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) This course is intended for juniors and seniors who plan to take the GRE general test and/or GRE Psychology subject test. Students will work on vocabulary and math skills, take several practice tests, and learn test taking strategies. S.
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PSYC 392 - Graduate School Preparation in Psychology (2 credits)
(Restricted to junior or senior standing) (Prereq: PSYC 101 ) An exploration of graduate programs in psychology. Topics include choosing a graduate program in psychology, creating a curriculum vita, writing an effective personal statement, and guidelines for requesting letters of recommendation. S.
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PSYC 399 Q* - Independent Study (0 to 6 credits)
(Prereq: Written contract between student and instructor, approved by the chair of the Psychology Department.) F, S.
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PSYC 400 - Human Learning (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) In-depth examination of various kinds of human learning, from simple to complex behaviors. Topics include motor learning, verbal learning, attention, memory systems and models, forgetting, problem solving, and learning strategies and sets. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 401 - Cognitive Processes (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) Experimental approaches to cognitive processes. Data and theory with respect to attention, information processing and storage, imagery, language, problem solving, creativity, decision making, cognitive development and growth, and concept formation. F.
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PSYC 402 - Psycholinguistics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey of selected aspects of the field focusing on the cognitive and behavioral foundations of child and adult language acquisition. Other topics may include developmental and catastrophic language disorders, neurolinguistics, and the language-thought interaction. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 407 - Principles of Learning (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey course covering the basic principles of human and animal learning. Topics include habituation and sensitization, classical and instrumental conditioning, principles of reinforcement, generalization and discrimination, punishment, escape and avoidance learning, basic principles of memory, and behavior modification techniques. F, S.
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PSYC 410 - Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey of the historical, social, and cultural implications of abnormal behavior. Topics include the nomenclature used to classify abnormal behavior, etiological factors and treatment procedures. F, S.
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PSYC 411 - Abnormal Behavior in Children (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) This course examines theories of childhood psychopathology and the classification of childhood disorders. Methods of assessment and treatment for specific childhood disorders are considered. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 415 - Human Neuropsychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) An in-depth examination of the role of the brain and nervous system in human behavior and psychological disorders. Consideration of the consequences of brain damage and disease in human patients are the focus of the course, but conditions such as depression and anxiety in which there is no obvious brain pathology are also discussed. F, S.
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PSYC 420 - Child Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) This course examines principles, theories, and research methods used in the study of child development. Students are introduced to important physical, cognitive, social and personality changes which occur in each of the major stages from conception through the onset of puberty. Hereditary and environmental influences are explored in relationship to current research findings. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 421 - Psychology of Adolescence (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A detailed analysis of the developmental period from puberty to young adulthood, including physical, cognitive, psychological and social factors that influence human growth. Problems and issues unique to adolescents are researched and discussed. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 423 - Psychology of Aging (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) An overview of the aging process in the adult. The physical, intellectual, social aspects of development will be traced through the major phases of young, middle- and late-adulthood. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 425 - Gerontology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) An in-depth analysis of the aging process in late adulthood through death and dying. Psychosocial influences on normal and diseased aging processes will be examined. An emphasis on procedures and strategies for effectively intervening with both well and frail elderly will enable the student to integrate knowledge of gerontology into a disciplinary context. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 428 - School Psychology and Exceptional Children (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) This course describes exceptional children within educational settings. Topics will include giftedness, learning disabilities, mental disabilities, emotional/ behavioral problems, and sensory/motor impairments. The characteristics, etiology, assessment and treatment of children within these categories will be examined. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 430 - Social Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) An examination of human behavior in social situations. Topics include attitudes and attitude change, affiliation and interpersonal attraction, prejudice, stereotypes, social order, conformity, altruism, territoriality, aggression, competition, cooperation, socialization, and communication. F, S.
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PSYC 440 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey of the major personality theories of the “normal” individual as explanations of behavior and human differences. Topics include trait factor theories, psychodynamic theories, social/behavioral theories and humanistic theories. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 450 - Sensation and Perception (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) An in-depth study of each sensory system (orienting, cutaneous and kinesthetic sensitivity, olfaction, gustation, audition, vision). Topics include structures and functions within each system, development of systems, psychological perceptions and sensations, illusions, and interactions between systems. S.
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PSYC 455 - Psychology of Aggression (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) An examination of the many different types of aggression and aggressive behaviors in different contexts. The course also covers the etiology of aggressive and antisocial behaviors in humans, including an examination of the impact of personality characteristics, cognitions, and contexts on aggressive behaviors. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 460 - Physiological Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A survey of the relationships between the nervous system and behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, signaling and information processing in the nervous system, psychopharmacology, and selected behavioral topics such as biological rhythms, hunger, thirst, learning and memory. S.
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PSYC 462 - Animal Behavior (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) The identification and classification of behavior patterns exhibited by various species of animals and the determination of relationships among behaviors of such species together with their origins and development. S.
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PSYC 465 - Psychology and the Law (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) This course is designed to examine the multiple and ever-expanding roles that psychology plays in the legal/criminal justice system. Topics include legal procedural issues, pretrial publicity issues, jury selection, eyewitness identification and testimony, lineup procedures, presentation of scientific evidence, expert witnesses, jury decision-making, death penalty, and insanity pleas. S.
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PSYC 470 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) This course provides an introduction to the area of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology and how psychological research is applied to behavior in the workplace. Topics include recruitment and selection of employees, the effects of job satisfaction and job commitment on performance, antecedents and consequences of work-related stress, and motivation and leadership. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 480 - Intermediate Statistics (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in PSYC 225 or equivalent) (Coreq: PSYC 480L ) An examination of additional topics in applied behavioral statistics. Topics include linear correlation and regression, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and multivariate statistics. F, S.
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PSYC 480L - Intermediate Statistics Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PSYC 480 ) Exercises and assignments to supplement the material presented in PSYC 480 . F, S.
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PSYC 483 - Principles of Psychological Testing (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in PSYC 101 and PSYC 225 or equivalent) (Coreq: PSYC 483L ) A survey of the psychometric process. Topics include the principles of measurement and test score interpretation, discussion of the variety of group and individual tests available for psychologists and the criteria for selecting and evaluating tests. F, S.
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PSYC 483L - Principles of Psychological Testing Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PSYC 483 ) Exercises and assignments to supplement the material presented in PSYC 483 . F, S.
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PSYC 484 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: at least 9 credit hours in Psychology) This course is a comprehensive, in-depth study of approaches and recognized contributors to the scientific study of human behavior. Students are introduced to how and why psychology emerged, and the impact that past contributions have made to present-day status. F, S.
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PSYC 486 - Substance Abuse (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor) An introduction to research findings and theoretical considerations in the use and abuse of pharmacological agents such as alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, tranquilizers, and stimulants. Emphasis will be placed upon concepts of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. F, S.
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PSYC 489 - Special Topics in Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 ) A topical or research interest not offered in an existing course. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
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PSYC 490 Q* - Internship (0 to 6 credits)
(Prereq: PSYC 101 , 2.5 GPA, and permission of the instructor) Interns work a minimum of 33 hours per credit in an agency, organization, or business that is of interest to the student and/or where students wish to gain practical experience. Students are supervised by a department faculty member and will abide by the procedures outlined in an Internship Agreement. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 495 - Gerontology Internship (3 credits)
(=SOC 495 ) (Prereq: PSYC 423 and three additional Gerontology Program courses) The internship provides experience working with both well and frail older persons and requires a minimum of 104 hours with an approved agency. The internship is supervised by the program director and an on-site professional with a specialized terminal degree and/or significant demonstrated experience. Contracts outlining practicum requirements must be written and approved by the host agency, the director of the gerontology program, and the chair of the Department of Psychology. Offered as needed.
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PSYC 497 Q* - Applied Research in Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in PSYC 225 or equivalent, and a grade of ‘C’ or better in PSYC 226 ) (Coreq: PSYC 497L ) A research experience in which students are required to develop a research project, conduct a literature review, gather and analyze data, prepare a research paper in accord with the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and present their research. Motivated students are encouraged to complete this course in their junior year and continue research pursuits during their Senior year. F, S.
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PSYC 497L - Applied Research in Psychology Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PSYC 497 ) Exercises and assignments to supplement the material presented in PSYC 497 . F, S.
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PSYC 498 Q* - Individual Research (1 to 3 credits)
(Prereq: 15 credits including PSYC 225 and PSYC 226 ) Each student plans and executes one or more original research projects under the instructor’s supervision. Psychology 498 is not a prerequisite to PSYC 499 . F, S.
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PSYC 499 Q* - Individual Research (1 to 3 credits)
(Prereq: 15 credits including PSYC 225 and PSYC 226 ) Each student plans and executes one or more original research projects under the instructor’s supervision. PSYC 498 is not a prerequisite to Psychology 499. F, S.
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