PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 credits. Brief history of the development of psychology as a science and a study of individual behavior in terms of development, personality, and adjustment. Satisfies Goal 12 of the General Education Requirements. F, S
PSYC 112 Introductory Psychology II 3 credits. Biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, higher cognitive processes, intelligence, and social influences on behavior. Satisfies Goal 12 of the General Education Requirements. F, S
PSYC 200 Child Abuse 3 credits. Investigation into the psychological and social factors which contribute to child abuse and neglect, and to their identification, treatment, and prevention. S
PSYC 205 Human Sexuality 3 credits. The psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Emphasis on gender identity, the human reproductive system, human sexual expressions, and sexual problems in males and females. D
PSYC 211 Personality and Adjustment 3 credits. The lifelong development of personality and the search for self-realization will be emphasized. Opportunities and crises common at various periods will be discussed. PREREQ: PSYC 111. D
PSYC 225 Child Psychology 3 credits. Study of the child, taking the clinical viewpoint, emphasizing the development of the child as a whole person rather than an approach centering on the development of various functions. F, S
PSYC 227 Basic Statistics 3 credits. Consideration of statistical techniques and methods used in psychological investigations in terms of derivation, application, and limitation. PREREQ: MATH 111. F, S
PSYC 228 Introduction to the Theory of Measurement and Test Construction 3 credits. Brief history and survey of the development of psychological test instruments and an introduction to the theory and mechanisms of test construction. PREREQ: PSYC 227. F, S
PSYC 250 Female and Male Roles 3 credits. Examines the biological and social factors involved in the present-day conceptions of male and female and the relations between the sexes. D
PSYC 301 Abnormal Psychology I 3 credits. The role of biological, psychological and sociological factors in the development of abnormal behavior of a functional nature. Neuroses, character disorders, functional psychosis, behavior disorders of childhood, and maladaptive groups. Explanatory and predictive value of several models of psychopathology. PREREQ: PSYC 111, PSYC 112. F, S
PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology II 3 credits. Alcoholism and drug dependence, psychosomatic disorders, organic brain syndromes, and mental retardation. Contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior, including a survey of psychotherapeutic methods. PREREQ: PSYC 301. D
PSYC 303 Experimental Psychology 4 credits. Introduction to the methods of psychological research. Students will be required to perform experiments. PREREQ: PSYC 227, PSYC 228. F, S
PSYC 332 Psychology of Adolescence 3 credits. Critical review of work related to the physiological, cognitive, and emotional development of the adolescent personality. General concepts relating to specific characteristics of adolescent behavior will be developed. PREREQ: PSYC 111, PSYC 112 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
PSYC 341 Social Psychology 3 credits. Study of the impact of social and cultural forces upon the individual and of the interaction between individuals producing social phenomena. PREREQ: PSYC 111, PSYC 112. F
PSYC 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D
PSYC g401 Theories of Personality 3 credits. Detailed study of the leading theories of personality with emphasis on the Freudian, Neo-Freudian, humanistic and existential theories. PREREQ: PSYC 225 OR PSYC 301. S
PSYC g402 Study of Personality 3 credits. Critical study of some of the leading traits and situational determinants in the area of personality with emphasis on the empirical research supporting the validity of these constructs and determinants. PREREQ: PSYC g401 OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. D
PSYC g404 Sensation and Perception 4 credits. The anatomical and physiological bases of sensation will be reviewed. Moreover, traditional and contemporary theories of perception will be critically considered. Students will be expected to do laboratory work illustrating basic concepts of sensory and perceptual functions. PREREQ: PSYC 303, PSYC g431. S
PSYC g411 Advanced Psychopathology 3 credits. The study of various forms of behavior pathology, primarily neuroses, psychoses, and affective disorders, including mental deficiency and antisocial behavior. Alternative theories of etiology and treatment will be examined by careful analyses of current empirical literature. PREREQ: PSYC 301. F
PSYC g412 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology 2 credits. Topics include informed consent, confidentiality, deception, duty to protect, competency, malpractice, dual and collegial relationships, and impaired professionals in research and practice. Prerequisite: 24 credits in psychology or permission. D
PSYC g417 Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the principles and techniques of interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment planning for youth with special needs. Disciplines emphasized: Social Work, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Special Education, Physical Therapy. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S
PSYC g423 Community Practicum 1-6 credits. Students work in state and local agencies and involve themselves in professional activities including research, testing, and counseling. Four hours per week on site are required per credit hour. PREREQ: 24 CREDITS IN PSYCHOLOGY. F, S
PSYC g425 Psychology Clinic Practicum 1-6 credits. Students are supervised by faculty in the evaluation and treatment of the Psychology Department Clinic clients. Four hours per week in the clinic are required per credit. PREREQ: 24 CREDITS IN PSYCHOLOGY. F, S
PSYC g426 Psychology of the Problem Child 3 credits. Causes, common symptoms, therapeutic procedures, and preventive measures of maladjustment in children. PREREQ: PSYC 225. F
PSYC g427 Advanced Psychometric Methods 3 credits. Critical review of the major approaches to psychological assessment of individuals and groups with emphasis on administration and interpretation of paper and pencil personality tests. PREREQ: PSYC 227, PSYC 228. D
PSYC g428 Personality Assessment 3 credits. Survey of psychometric instruments and techniques used in research and in applied settings. Includes approaches to evaluation of instruments and topics related to interpreting and applying data obtained from their use. PREREQ: PSYC 228 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
PSYC g431 Physiological Psychology I 3 credits. Introduction to neuropsychology with an emphasis on methods, basic neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology. PREREQ: PSYC 303. F
PSYC g432 Physiological Psychology II 3 credits. Survey of the physiological bases of psychological processes, including learning, emotion, motivation, sensation, and perception. Emphasizes current research and theory concerning brain mechanisms and behavior. PREREQ: PSYC 431 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AS
PSYC g435 Animal Behavior 3 credits. Study of experiments in animal learning that have thrown light upon the problem of understanding human learning. Course is concerned with both observation and experimental studies of habit formation, conditioning, related endocrinology, and nerve structure as they are associated with behavior capabilities. PREREQ: SIX HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY BEYOND PSYC 111 AND PSYC 112 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
PSYC g443 Advanced Social Psychology 3 credits. In-depth study of current theory, issues and research in the field of social psychology. Emphasis is on newly emerging research areas such as nonverbal communication; human uses of space; development of moral and ethical values; helping behavior, and compliance-obedience research. PREREQ: PSYC 303 AND PSYC 341 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
PSYC g445 Psychology of Learning 3 credits. Survey of the major principles of learning. Including the processes underlying classical and instrumental conditioning and motor behavior. PREREQ: PSYC 303 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
PSYC g446 Cognitive Processes 3 credits. Survey of current theories of human learning and cognition, including decision-making, information processing and an emphasis on model building and current research. PREREQ: PSYC g445. AS
PSYC g451 Clinical Psychology 3 credits. Surveys the field of clinical psychology; with emphasis on past and present status, diagnosis, assessment, critical topics related to intervention, the clinical psychologist's professional role, and student training. PREREQ: PSYC 301. F
PSYC g452 Theory and Techniques of Psychotherapy 4 credits. Introduction to theories and techniques of individual, group, and marital/family therapies. Includes training in microcounseling skills. PREREQ: PSYC 301. S
PSYC g454 Clinical Psychology and the Law 2 credits. An introduction to the field of forensic psychology by exposing students to the primary areas in which clinical psychology relates to the legal system. Emphasis will be on expert testimony by clinicians in matters of criminal responsibility, mental competency, civil commitment, and child custody. D
PSYC g455-g456 Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Assessment Laboratory, 3 and 1 credits. The assessment of social deviance through self-report, observational and mechanical technologies. Emphasis on the clinical utility of measurement strategies in the description of deviant behavior, treatment selection, and treatment evaluation. PREREQ: PSYC g445 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AS
PSYC g460 Behavior Therapy 3 credits. Introduction to techniques, theories, and research in behavior therapy. Critical theoretical, empirical, and ethical issues will be integrated within the description and the demonstrations of behavior therapy techniques. The practice of behavior therapy will occupy the central focus of this course with the better part of in-class time devoted to technical rehearsal. PREREQ: PSYC g445 OR PSYC g451 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AS
PSYC g464 Dilemmas of Youth 3 credits. This course surveys theory and research concerned with dilemmas of identity formation. Personal accounts, literature_classical and psychological_will serve to illustrate dilemmas and explain their resolutions. F
PSYC g465 Behavioral Medicine 3 credits. Psychological issues of health, disease states, and prevention. Critical evaluation of clinical research and practice, including nontraditional healing techniques and current models used to understand health and disease. PREREQ: PSYC 111 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AS
PSYC g472 History of Psychology 3 credits. Modern psychology in historical perspective. Genesis and development of fundamental problems and methods, with emphasis on specific fields of research. PREREQ: FIFTEEN HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY BEYOND PSYC 111 AND PSYC 112 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
PSYC g483 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Research or readings in a special area of interest to be arranged on an individual basis with individual faculty. PREREQ: 24 HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY. D
PSYC 491 Senior Seminar 2 credits. Each senior major in psychology will conduct and report research in one or two topics. Critical discussion of the student's work at each stage. PREREQ: SENIOR STATUS AND PSYC 303. F, S