| PSY 2200 |
General Psychology (3) |
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A survey of the basic theories, concepts, principles,
and research findings in the field of psychology. |
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| PSY 2201 |
Honors General Psychology (3) |
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A survey of the basic theories, concepts, principles,
and research findings in the field of psychology. |
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| PSY 2205 |
Psychology of Adjustment (3) |
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A course in mental health, designed to assist the
individual in making a good adjustment to the
changing requirements of the environment. |
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| PSY 2210 |
Developmental Psychology (3) |
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A study of human development across the life-span
with emphasis on psychosocial, physical, emotional,
and cognitive changes. |
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| PSY 2230 |
Orientation to Psychology (3) |
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Introduction to the language of psychology, APA
writing style, and library research. Also includes
an over view of career paths in psychology. |
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| PSY 3301 |
Basic Statistics (3) |
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An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical
concepts, methods, and tools. Topics to be
covered include basic terminology, measurement,
data description, probability, hypothesis testing,
and inferential tests (parametric and nonparametric).
May be used for Sociology credit.
Prerequisite: MTH 1110 or higher, with a grade of
C or above. |
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| PSY 3303 |
Educational Psychology (3) |
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Characteristics of the learner and the teaching-learning
process. Theories of learning, instruction,
and motivation, and their application to students in
grades P-12. |
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| PSY 3304 |
Abnormal Psychology (3) |
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The study of mental disorders emphasizing their
etiology, classification and amelioration as described
in the current classification system of the
American Psychiatric Association. |
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| PSY 3309 |
Advanced Statistics (3) |
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Advanced quantitative methods in psychology.
Topics include linear regression, analysis of variance,
non-parametric techniques, estimation procedures,
individual and multiple comparisons, and
experimental design. Prerequisite: PSY 3301. |
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| PSY 3310 |
Sensation and Perception (3) |
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A study of how sensory information helps both the
human species and other animals to thrive. Exploration
of the senses including their physiological
makeup, development and functioning. Theoretical
and empirical foundations of perception and the
applications of perceptual knowledge are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of psychology
and sophomore standing or above. |
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| PSY 3311 |
Research Methods (3) |
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An introduction to the design, analysis, and interpretation
of behavioral research, including strategies
for reviewing scientific literature and organizing
a research report. Prerequisite: PSY 3301. |
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| PSY 3312 |
Psychology of Women (3) |
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The study of women’s experience and gender issues
in the context of psychological theory and
research. |
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| PSY 3320 |
Child Psychology (3) |
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The development of children from conception to
puberty. Includes physical, cognitive, perceptual,
language, social and emotional development. |
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| PSY 3322 |
Abnormal Child Psychology (3) |
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A study of theories, research, etiology, assessment
and diagnosis of mental disorders first seen in
childhood or adolescence as defined by the current
edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders. Includes such disorders as
ADHD, conduct problems, anxiety, mood, mental
retardation, and autism. |
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| PSY 3325 |
Adolescent Psychology (3) |
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Adolescents from puberty to early adulthood. Includes
physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and
personality development in cultural context. |
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| PSY 3330 |
Health Psychology (3) |
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This course studies the science that connects behavior
to health, including psychological processes and
the relationship between health and human behavior. |
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| PSY 3332 |
Family Violence (3) |
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An in-depth study of violence in families, including
spousal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, relationship
dynamics, protection services, treatment programs,
legal defense strategies, and current legislation.
Prerequisite: junior standing or above. NOTE:
May be taken for psychology or sociology credit,
but not both. |
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| PSY 3340 |
Psychology of Learning (3) |
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Introduction to learning and behavior in human and
nonhuman animals, including fundamental principles
and findings from laboratory investigations of
classical, instrumental, cognitive, and social learning. |
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| PSY 3346 |
Educational Assessment (3) |
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This course provides a study of measurement and
evaluation techniques for the classroom teacher.
Emphasis will be placed on the selection, evaluation,
administration, scoring and interpretation of
selected measures of student performance, achievement
and behavior. The student will demonstrate
skills in utilizing measurement data to plan appropriate
learning activities for students. Prerequisite:
Admission to TEP. NOTE: May not be used to
meet the requirements for the psychology major or
minor. |
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| PSY 3351 |
Theories of Learning (3) |
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Critical analysis of the major theories of learning,
including the works of Pavlov, Thorndike, Guthrie,
Tolman, Hull, Skinner, and Mowrer. |
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| PSY 3360 |
Forensic Psychology (3) |
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Forensic psychology is the application of the science
and profession of psychology to questions and
issues relating to law and the legal system. This
course will introduce students to the specialty area
of forensic psychology. Particular emphasis will be
on applied aspects of the field. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 3365 |
Human Factors Psychology (3) |
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Analysis of theoretical issues and research methods
related to the interaction between people and machines
and human performance. Topics include
information processing theory, human control systems
and displays, task simulation, perceptual and
motor factors limiting human performance. Prerequisite:
Six semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 3370 |
Comparative Psychology (3) |
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This course examines the development, causal
mechanisms, evolutionary history, and function of
the behavior of animals, including humans. |
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| PSY 3380 |
Social Psychology (3) |
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A theoretical and empirical analysis of social behavior,
including selected topics related to social
perception, social influence, social interaction, and
applied social psychology. |
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| PSY 3385 |
Evolutionary Psychology (3) |
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An examination of human behavior and cognition
from an evolutionary perspective. |
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| PSY 3390 |
Special Topics in Psychology (3) |
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An examination of selected topics or issues in psychology.
May be repeated for credit when the
course content varies. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4400 |
Advanced General Psychology (3) |
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A comprehensive study of the discipline of psychology
designed to expand the student’s depth and
breadth of knowledge in psychology. Prerequisite:
15 semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4401 |
Psychological Tests and Measurements (3) |
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Selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation
and uses of tests of intelligence, proficiency,
interests, personality, aptitude and social
adjustment. Prerequisite: PSY 3301, additional
three semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4402 |
Principles of Counseling (3) |
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Overview of major counseling theories and techniques,
interviewing, assessment, professional issues
and ethics, and a review of research and practical
problems. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
psychology. |
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| PSY 4405 |
Experimental Psychology (3) |
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Various techniques for conducting scientific research
in psychology will be discussed. Course
objectives include designing and conducting an
experiment as well as analyzing and reporting the
results. Prerequisite: PSY 3301, additional three
semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4410 |
Business and Industrial Psychology (3) |
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Application of psychology in business and industry,
including employee selection, performance appraisal,
motivation, organizational psychology,
consumer motivation, group structures, and personnel
problems. |
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| PSY 4420 |
Physiological Dynamics of Alcohol and Other
Drugs (3) |
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Study of physiological and psychological dynamics
and resultant behavioral implications in use of alcohol
and other drugs. Based on assessment of dynamics
and behavior and application of diagnostic
procedures using appropriate manuals and materials.
Prerequisite: senior standing. |
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| PSY 4421 |
Physiological Psychology (3) |
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The physiological correlates of behavior will be
examined, including such topics as neurotransmitters
and hormones, drugs, and the biological roots of mental disorders. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4430 |
Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling (3) |
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This course provides an introduction to substance
abuse counseling through studies of mind-altering
substances; etiological theories of addiction; assessment
interviewing and screening tests; individual,
group, family, and other treatment options; relapse
prevention; and community prevention programs. |
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| PSY 4434 |
Drug Education, Prevention and Intervention
(3) |
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A study of commonly abused drugs, drug abuse
prevention, and treatment techniques. Examines
characteristics of people at high risk to become
substance abusers/addicted. Prerequisite: senior
standing. |
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| PSY 4435 |
Treatment of Addictive Family Diseases (3) |
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A study of typical characteristics of dysfunctional
families. Provides the basis for suggested intervention
techniques, appropriate areas of family education,
and guidelines for effective therapy. Prerequisite:
senior standing. |
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| PSY 4436 |
Treatment Theories and Modalities of Addictive
Diseases (3) |
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A study of historical perspectives and the most
effective treatment and assessment approaches of
addictive diseases. Prerequisite: senior standing. |
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| PSY 4450 |
Theories of Personality (3) |
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Critical analysis of major theories and systems of
personality. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
psychology. |
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| PSY 4451 |
History and Systems of Psychology (3) |
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Study of the development of psychology from its
historical antecedents with special emphasis placed
on contemporary schools and systems of psychological
thought. Prerequisite: Six semester hours
of psychology. |
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| PSY 4456 |
Gerontology (3) |
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The study of aging. Emphasis on biomedical, psychological,
and social aspects of middle and late
adulthood. |
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| PSY 4459 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (3) |
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Training and experience in design, execution, and
evaluation of behavior modification for professionals
in fields of counseling, education, rehabilitation,
and psychology. Provides study of key concepts of
classical and operant conditioning, as well as discussion
and application of specific strategies building
on conditioning principles. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4460 |
Cognitive Psychology (3) |
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A study of human intellectual functioning including
attention, perception, memory, problem solving,
reasoning and language. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4470 |
Advanced Theories of Developmental
Psychology (3) |
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Comparative study of major developmental theories
from the exogenous, endogenous, and constructivist
paradigms. Includes history, structural components,
contributions, criticisms, evaluation, and
relevant research of each theory. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4475 |
Theories of Training and Evaluation (3) |
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Examines evaluation issues such as criteria development,
organizational assessment, process and
outcome criteria, along with instructional methodologies
such as fairness in training, special populations,
second careers, and ethics of organizational
and industrial change. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of psychology. |
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| PSY 4480 |
Senior Seminar in Psychology (3) |
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A capstone course designed to integrate subject
matter learned in previous courses, encourage critical
analysis of contemporary issues, and contemplate
future educational and employment opportunities
in psychology. Prerequisite: Senior standing. |
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| PSY 4491 |
Guided Independent Research (3) |
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This course is designed to provide supervised research
in the area of psychology. Opportunities for
undergraduate research will be approved with attention
to critical evaluation of research techniques,
methods, and procedures. Selection of the problem
must be approved by the professor under whom the
study is to be conducted and the department chair
or dean. A written request is to be submitted to the
department chair at least two weeks in advance of
the term in which study is to be undertaken. Preparation
of a scholarly paper and oral defense may be
required. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Guided independent
research may be taken only in the applicant’s
major or minor field. May not be used to
repeat a course for which a grade of D or below
has been earned. Also see index for “Independent
Study and Research.” |
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| PSY 4492 |
Guided Independent Research (1-3) |
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This course is designed to provide supervised research
in the area of psychology. Opportunities for
undergraduate research will be approved with attention
to critical evaluations of research techniques,
methods, and procedures. Selection of the problem
must be approved by the professor under whom the
study is to be conducted and the department chair
or dean. A written request is to be submitted to the
department chairperson at least two weeks in advance
of the term in which study is to be undertaken.
Preparation of a scholarly paper and oral
defense may be required. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior standing with a minimum overall GPA of
3.0. Guided independent research may be taken
only in the applicant’s major or minor field. May
not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of
D or below has been earned. Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.” |
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| PSY 4493 |
Guided Independent Study (1-3) |
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Supervised study through field or laboratory projects,
guided readings, creative endeavors or
achievement of specific skills. Prerequisite: Junior
or senior status, permission of guiding professor,
approval of department chairperson and the dean.
A written request is to be submitted to the department
chairperson at least two weeks in advance of
the term in which study is to be undertaken. May
not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of
D or below has been earned. |
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| PSY 4494 |
Guided Independent Study (1-3) |
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Supervised study through field or laboratory projects,
guided readings, creative endeavors or
achievement of specific skills. Prerequisite: Junior
or senior status, permission of guiding professor,
approval of department chairperson and the dean.
A written request is to be submitted to the department
chairperson at least two weeks in advance of
the term in which study is to be undertaken. May
not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of
D or below has been earned. Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.” |
