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PSY101: Introduction to Psychology
3 Credits
To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal.
Prerequisites: None
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY102: Introduction to Psychology Lab
1 Credit
Optional laboratory designed to accompany PSY101. Application of psychological principles in areas such as learning, memory, emotion, motivation, cognition, language, development, personality, and intelligence.
Prerequisites: PSY101 or permission of instructor
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PSY123: Psychology of Parenting
3 Credits
The demonstration and application of psychological principles to the development and guidance of children and adolescents.
Prerequisites: None
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PSY132: Psychology and Culture
3 Credits
Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts and nations. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. Emphasis on applications of behavioral and cognitive principles to enhance interactions in a multicultural world.
Prerequisites: None
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY156: Understanding Death & Dying
3 Credits
Designed to give the student an understanding of the research and theories of death, dying and the bereavement process.
Prerequisites: None
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PSY210: Educational Psychology
3 Credits
Scientific research and psychological principles as they apply to teaching and learning. The role of psychology in educational settings, human diversity, theories of learning, intelligence, memory, creativity, assessment, and factors influencing effective instruction and learning.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor
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PSY215: Introduction to Sport Psychology
3 Credits
Application of the physiological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives in psychology to sport. Includes topics such as optimal performance, correlation, motivation, co-action effect, self-actualization, psycho-behavioral techniques, self-efficacy, and the general health benefits of sport participation.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY230: Introduction to Statistics
3 Credits
An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. If you enroll in PSY230, you must also enroll in PSY231 with the same instructor, during the same semester.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better and MAT092 or equivalent, or permission of Instructor
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
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PSY231: Laboratory for Statistics
1 Credit
Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to computers in the field of psychology. Students taking PSY230, are required to enroll concurrently in PSY231, with the same instructor.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: PSY230
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PSY235: Psychology of Gender Differences
3 Credits
To assess historical and psychological perspectives on women and men and to evaluate contemporary viewpoints regarding the psychology of women and men.
Prerequisites: None
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PSY240: Developmental Psychology
3 Credits
Human development from conception through adulthood. Includes: physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities that develop at various ages. Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, pre-med, and psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY250: Social Psychology
3 Credits
The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people and situations. Includes how we think about ourselves and others, persuasion and influence, sexual and romantic attraction, friendship and helping others, aggression and prejudice.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY260: Psychology of Personality
3 Credits
Introduction to theories of personality with emphasis upon application of specific theories towards the understanding of individuals.
Prerequisites: None
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PSY266: Psychological Disorders
3 Credits
Distinguishes between normal behavior and psychological disorders. Subjects may include stress disorders, problems with anxiety and depression, unusual and abnormal sexual behavior, schizophrenia and addictive behaviors. Causes and treatments of psychological problems and disorders are discussed.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY267: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
3 Credits
Overview of the practice of psychology in the law, by the law, and of the law. Focuses on the complementary functions and distinctions between psychology and the legal justice system. Topics include, but are not limited to, criminal investigations, risk and level of danger, competency, interrogations, confessions, assessment, eyewitness testimony, child custody, and domestic violence.
Prerequisites: PSY101
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PSY275: Biopsychology
4 Credits
Biological foundations of sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, cognition and psychopathology. Designed for students in the life sciences.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
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PSY277: Psychology of Human Sexuality
3 Credits
Survey of psychological and physiological aspects of human sexual behavior. Emphasis placed on the integration of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors in sexual functioning.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. Student must be 18 years or older.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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PSY290AC: Research Methods Laboratory
1 Credit
Laboratory experience in support of PSY290AC lecture course.
Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of Instructor.
Corequisites: PSY290AC lecture course
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
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PSY290AC: Research Methods
3 Credits
Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Surveys the literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research.
Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107
Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of Instructor
Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
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