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 Psychology
Associate Professor
Ingram-Wallace, Chair
Professors Snyder,
Gilbert, M. Green, R.
Green and Lee
Associate Professor Chapdelaine
and
Assistant Professors Engle, Hamlet, and Heberle
Lecturers Hahn and Wells
100-Level Courses
(Any one of these courses may be used by non-majors to fulfill the
general studies Social Science requirement)
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100 |
General Psychology
This course introduces students to the broad discipline
of psychology, focusing on theories and research explaining
behavior. Major areas include, but are not limited to biopsychology,
motivation, sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development,
stress and health, personality, and psychopathology. |
| PSY
106 |
Social Psychology
The psychological study of human social interaction. Special
consideration is given to the following topics: models of individual-society
relationships; social cognition and attribution processes; social
influence processes; prosocial and altruistic behavior; and
antisocial behavior (models of human violence and social-cultural
determinants
of prejudice). |
| PSY
190 |
Honors Seminar
First-year honors seminars will be offered on a variety
of themes. This course will be open to selected students based
on their academic record. May be counted towards concentration
in psychology with permission of department. |
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200-Level Courses (with
the exception of PSY 290, which may be taken to fulfill the general
studies social science requirement, to enter 200-level courses,
PSY 100 or permission of the instructor is required).
| PSY
200 |
Research Design and Analysis I (W)
This course covers the basic principles of research design
and analysis in psychology, including the formulation, testing,
and evaluation of empirical questions. Students learn methodological
and statistical techniques utilized in the research process.
Specifically, the course focuses on experimental designs and
statistical techniques include descriptive statistics and preliminary
inferential techniques (i.e., probability theory, z-tests, and
t-tests). The final product of the class for each student is
an independent research proposal. Computers are used extensively;
students learn to use word processing for APA writing and a
statistical software package (SPSS). Three hours of lecture,
two hours of laboratory. |
| PSY
205 |
Biological Foundations of Behavior
A study of the evolutionary basis of human and animal behavior.
The biological foundations of emotions, motivation, sleep and
dreaming and memory are examined. The nature-nurture issue is
discussed as well as the extent to which mind and emotions create
stress, sickness, and health. Three hours of lecture, one hour
of recitation. May be taken by all dual concentrators and psychology-education
students. However, these students may elect to take PSY 305
instead. |
| PSY
230 |
Human Development
A normative, eclectic approach to the study of the individual
from conception to senescence. A review of physical, sensorimotor,
cognitive, emotional, personality, moral, and social development
through the life span. |
| PSY
240 |
Child Development
The intent of this course is to describe and examine the
interrelationships among the physical, cognitive, social, and
emotional dimensions of human development from conception through
adolescence. |
| PSY
250 |
Theories of Personality (W)
A review of the theoretical orientation to the study of
personality as viewed by Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, Fromm,
Sullivan, Murray, Lewin, Allport, Maslow, Rogers, and the existential
psychologists. |
| PSY
255 |
Motivation and Learning
This course introduces students to the study of motivational
theories and to basic and applied learning principles. Learning
perspectives emphasized include classical and operant conditioning,
observational learning, and Gestalt paradigms. Specific applications
of motivation and learning theories and principles in education,
business, therapy, and everyday life are explored. |
| PSY
270 |
Industrial Psychology
Focus in this course is on the study of the application
of psychological principles to personnel functions within business
and industry and human resource concerns such as test reliability
and validity; criterion measurement; employee recruitment, interviewing,
and selection; performance appraisal; job satisfaction; and,
job stress. Human resource professionals serve as guest lecturers
and resource persons. |
| PSY
271 |
Organizational Psychology
Focus in this course is on the study of the principles
of human behavior in organizational settings. Emphasis is
on the practical applications of topics such as: training,
group/team dynamics, leadership, decision making, communications,
organization cultures and structures from a human resource
professional perspective.
Prerequisite: PSY 270 or permission of the instructor.
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| PSY
290 |
Human Behavior and Diversity Issues
The purpose of this course is to examine the variety of
ways in which one can construe issues of diversity. An introduction
to issues including racial identity and affirmative action is
provided. Students are exposed to models of understanding diversity
from psychological, political, economic, and industrial perspective.
The contents of this course compel students to conduct a personal
examination of their own belief systems as they critically explore
the dynamics of race, ethnicity, culture, and gender in American
society. Students are challenged to broaden their perceptions
of differences and increase their cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
(Fulfills General Studies Social Science requirement) |
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300-Level Courses (Prerequisite:
PSY 100 or 106; additional requirements vary)
| PSY
300 |
Research Design and Analysis II (W)
This course is a continuation of PSY 200. Advanced statistical
techniques, including factorial analysis of variance and nonparametric
statistics (i.e., correlation, regression, chi-square) are
covered. Nonexperimental designs such as surveys, observational
research, case studies, and program evaluation are covered.
Each student is responsible for conducting the research proposed
in PSY 200, including data collection, analysis, oral presentation,
and a written empirical report. Computers continue to be used,
such that students enhance their APA writing skills, statistical
analysis skills, as well as PowerPoint. Three hours of lecture,
two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: PSY 200.
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| PSY
305 |
Behavioral Neuroscience
This course will focus on the biological mechanisms which
mediate behavior. Students will become familiar with the anatomy
of the nervous system as well as the different research methodologies
employed. The relationship between nervous system and topics
such as motivation, learning, sensation, psychopharmacology,
and abnormal behavior will be examined. Three hours of lecture,
two hours of laboratory. |
| PSY
306 |
Advanced Topics in Psychology
This course is designed to offer special topics of current
interest in psychology. The topic and course description will
be available in the department at least one month before registration.
The student is to select this course only if there is a sincere
interest in pursuing the topic at an advanced level. There
will be lectures and exams, but a major component will be
a term paper or similar scholarly project based on current
literature. This course is an excellent basis for senior internships,
independent research, or departmental honors. This course
may be taken more than once if the topics are different. It
counts towards the psychology concentration, but permission
of the department is needed for the specific topic to count
in psychobiology or any combined concentration. The title
of the topic will appear on the transcript.
Prerequisite: Individual topics will have different
prerequisites.
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| PSY
340 |
Cognitive Psychology (W)
Major emphasis is on developing an integrated theoretical
and applied understanding of human biopsychosocial processes
involved in acquiring, storing, and using knowledge. Specific
attention is focused on the cognitive processes of perception,
memory, language, and thinking. Information processing and
connectionist models are compared. Written laboratory reports
and a comprehensive cognitive model are required. Three hours
of lecture, two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 and 205 or 305, or by permission.
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| PSY
345 |
Language Development
This course is designed to introduce students to the area
of language development. Focus is on the structure of language
and linguistic theories in order to understand the task the
child faces when acquiring language. Competing hypotheses
about how children become fluent speakers of their language
is examined. Additional topics to be considered include abnormal
language development, bilingualism, animal communication,
and deafness.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 230 or 240.
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| PSY
350 |
Animals in Their Environment
An evolutionary approach to the study of human and animal
behavior with emphasis on its genetic determinants, ecological
significance, and adaptive function. The methods, research,
and theories of comparative and developmental psychologists,
ethologists, and sociobiologists are discussed in relation
to reproductive strategies, social behavior, aggression, and
cognition. Includes in-depth discussion of the evolution of
behavior as determined by selection pressures in the organism’s
environment, the role of genetics and the environment in the
development of behavior, and the pros and cons of ethological
method of studying behavior in a natural environment versus
a laboratory setting.
Prerequisite: PSY 205 or 305.
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| PSY
390 |
Adult Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders
The content of this course focuses on a biopsychosocial
approach to the classification, etiology, and treatment of
abnormal behavior patterns in adults. In addition, research
and treatment strategies are explored within the context of
clinical, counseling, school and forensic psychology settings.
Emphasis is on adult psychopathology including anxiety disorders,
affective disorders, schizophrenic disorders, personality
disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
Prerequisites: PSY 230 or 240.
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| PSY
391 |
Child Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders
The content of this course focuses on a biopsychosocial
approach to the classification, etiology, and treatment of
abnormal behavior patterns in infants, children, and adolescents.
In addition, research and treatment strategies are explored
within the context of clinical, counseling, school, and forensic
settings. The examples of exceptionalities emphasized include
anxiety disorders, affective disorders, attention disorders,
communication disorders, mental retardation, autism, schizophrenia,
substance abuse disorders, conduct disorders, and eating disorders.
Behavior disorders affecting both individual development and
relationships in the child’s home, school, and other
social settings will be examined critically.
Prerequisites: PSY 230 or 240.
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| PSY
394 |
Introduction to Counseling
This course is designed to introduce students to the process
of counseling and
psychotherapy. Clinical methods are explored through theory
and application. Students actively learn various counseling
techniques using the mediums of role-playing, peer critiques,
videotaping, and discussions. Ethical considerations are emphasized.
The primary goals of this course are to provide the student
with a deeper understanding of the work of clinical and counseling
psychologists and to facilitate the acquisition of practical
skills that can be used in the helping professions.
Prerequisites: PSY 230 or 240 and PSY 390 or 391.
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| PSY
395 |
Psychological Assessment
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to
the methods of assessment/testing which psychologists use
for children, adolescents, and adults. This course will explore
issues of test construction, administration, and neuropsychological
tests. Issues of validity, reliability, cultural relevance,
and ethics will be examined. (Three hours of lecture, one
hour of laboratory.)
Prerequisites: PSY 200, 230 or 240, 300, 371 or 390.
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| PSY
400 |
Independent Research in Psychology/Psychobiology
Students design and conduct a research project. Prior
to beginning this course, students must have a research proposal
approved by the psychology department faculty. The proposal
must be based on a thorough literature review, use APA style,
meet all APA ethical guidelines, and be a realistic test of
a major hypothesis. Data collection and analysis will be under
faculty supervision. Results will be presented to a forum
of psychology students and faculty. Selected papers will be
submitted for presentation at professional meetings or for
publication.
Prerequisites: PSY 300 and permission of instructor.
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| PSY
401A |
Field Work in Psychology/Clinical and Counseling Interests
A practicum where students spend eight or more hours per
week doing an internship in a hospital, school, or social
service agency. Students will meet two class hours each week
with an adviser to discuss assigned readings, problems/questions,
and applications involving the internship placement. A major
paper on a topic related to the particular placement is also
required. Admission in this course is by permission of the
instructor. Contact Professor
Ingram-Wallace for details.
Prerequisites: Psy 230 or 240; 371 or 390; 380 preferred.
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| PSY
401B |
Field Work in Psychology/Business and Human Resources
Interests
In this practicum students spend 10 or more hours per
week doing an internship in business or human resources sites.
A major paper on a topic related to the particular placement
is also required. Currently, this course is open to juniors
or seniors.
Prerequisites: Psy 270, Organizational Psychology,
or by permission of the internship coordinator.
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| PSY
405 |
Psychobiology: Seminar on Selected Topics (W)
Individual seminars focus on psychobiological and/or sociobiological
approaches to understanding human and/or animal behavior. Evolutionary,
ecological, and physiological analyses of social behavior and
applications to human evolution, mental states, and health are
considered. Examples of these seminars include Health Psychology,
Consciousness, Neuropsychology, Ecopsychology, Sociobiology
of Animal Behavior, and Primatology. |
| PSY
406 |
Psychology: Seminar on Selected Topics (W)
These seminars focus on contemporary issues and perspectives
in psychology.
Examples of topics include: Human Sexuality and the Psychology
of Gender; Close Relationships; Violence, Identity, and Morality;
Theories of Personality; and current topics. |
| PSY
407 |
Applied Psychology: Seminar on Selected Topics (W)
In these seminars, the applications of psychological principles
and theories in business-industry, private-clinical practice,
hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and schools are explored.
Examples of these seminars include Clinical Psychology, Minority
Mental Health Issues, Psychology of the African-American Experience,
Human Resource Issues in Business and Industry, and Special
Topics in Child Psychopathology. |
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Special Courses
Independent Study.
May be taken at 200-, 300- or 400-level.
Internship.
May be taken at 200-, 300- or 400-level.
Permission of the department is required for any
of the above.
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