| Course |
Status |
Course Title |
Description |
Prereq. |
Hours |
| PS101 |
MGE |
Introduction to Psychology |
A survey of the assumptions, history, methods, and techniques of psychology. A presentation of representative theory and research in the areas of consciousness, learning, motivation, cognition, personality and social behavior. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS121 |
|
Human Growth and Development |
A discussion of the physical, social and physiological
changes occurring during the life of the individual from conception to
death. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences of the various
age groups and the specialized needs of each. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS/ED205 |
|
Child Psychology |
A study of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural
development from the prenatal period through childhood. Attention will be
given to theory and research, practical examples and policy implications.
|
|
3 hrs. |
| PS206 |
|
Introduction to Guidance and Counseling |
A survey of the guidance process, communication,
functions of counseling, and various counseling theories. This course is
designed to introduce students to the whole guidance process. Emphasis will
be placed on an integrated approach to basic helping skills utilizing
theory, practice, and case application. The course will provide students
with the foundation to develop skills they need to establish effective
helping relations. |
PS101 (suggested) |
3 hrs. |
| PS/ED221 |
|
Adolescent Psychology |
Developmental factors and problems common to the period
from puberty to adulthood. Topics include: self-identity, sexuality,
life-styles, parent-adolescent relationships, and conditions leading to
optimal development. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS/HS222 |
MGE |
Adult Development and Aging |
Focuses on the developmental tasks and psycho-social
services during the adult years with special emphasis placed on the social
psychology of aging. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS/SO301 |
LL |
Social Psychology |
Study of the effects of social variables on the
individual, including areas of group dynamics, conformity, leadership,
obedience, and interpersonal attraction. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS/ED302 |
|
Tests and Measurements |
An introduction to the uses of psychological tests and to
the techniques of test construction and evaluation. Topics include: a survey
of common tests in the areas of general classifications, differential
testing of abilities and measurement of personality characteristics.
|
PS101 |
3 hrs. |
| PS/BI304 |
|
Ethology |
A study of the behavior patterns of animals. Ethological
methods, neural and evolutionary mechanisms are stressed. Topics include
sensory perception, motor programs, orientation, communication, sexual
selection, and animal societies. A research paper or project is required.
|
BI111 or PS101 and permission of the
instructor |
3 hrs. |
| PS/HS/SO305 |
|
Behavioral Research Methods |
An application of the scientific method to social science
with the focus on hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection,
and data analysis. Replication of research studies or completion of research
project, or both. |
SO141 or PS101 and MA120 |
3 hrs. |
| PS306 |
|
Experimental Psychology |
An introduction to the design and analysis of laboratory
experiments and other research methods in psychology. Topics may include:
cognitive, social, perceptual, clinical, developmental, and biological
processes. Students conduct and evaluate experiments, may serve as subjects,
and gain experiences in writing scientific research reports. |
PS101, MA120, EN105, EN106, pass the WCT,
and 60 accumulated hours |
3 hrs. |
| PS308 |
|
Psycholinguistics and Language Development |
A study of the psychological principles underlying the
learning process, language acquisition, and development and cognition.
Emphasis is placed on the work of the behaviorists and the rationalists.
Children's mastery of sounds, words, rules, concepts and the use of the
linguistic inventions are examined. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS309 |
LL |
Human Sexuality |
Survey of topics relating to human sexuality. The themes
range from the biology of human reproduction to the sociology and psychology
of human mating. Many controversial subjects are discussed, to encourage
students to examine their own attitudes towards these subjects. |
|
3 hrs. |
| PS315 |
|
Theories of Personality |
Examination of the major personality theories and
contributing research evidence with particular emphasis upon motivation and
dynamics of behavior. |
PS101 |
3 hrs. |
| PS/ED321 |
|
Exceptional Child |
A course designed to study the varied educational,
developmental and behavioral characteristics of children with special
intellectual, physical, emotional, or social needs. This course includes
completion of out-of-class experiences such as visits to inclusion
classrooms in area schools, home visits with families, and volunteering at a
State School. |
PS101 or ED203 |
3 hrs. |
| PS361 |
|
Cross-Cultural Psychology |
Emphasizing active learning, we will examine the
sociocultural forces impacting human behavior. Specifically we will address
the dynamics of culture as a psychological variable, the global perspective
in psychology, theories of culture and behavior, cross-cultural research
methods, cognition, language, culture and gender, socialization, cultural
differences in social behavior, intergroup relations, organizational
behavior across cultures, and culture and health. |
6 hours of psychology |
3 hrs. |
| PS374 |
|
Organizational Psychology |
Study of the intrapersonal, interpersonal and group
dynamics in organizational behavior, group problem solving, task functions
and process functions, motivation and morale, models of organization and
their psychosocial costs and benefits, including impact on the culture and
the family. |
PS101 |
3 hrs. |
| PS388 |
|
Learning and Motivation |
A survey of major theories and supporting research
related to classical and operant conditioning, social learning, and
motivational processes. Consideration of behavior modification and
applications in solving clinical, motivational, educational and societal
problems. |
PS101 |
3 hrs. |
| PS390 |
|
Selected Topics in Psychology |
Intensive study of an area of psychology selected by the
instructor on the basis of student need or current interest. |
PS101 or permission of the instructor |
variable |
| PS401 |
|
Abnormal Psychology |
An introduction and investigation of the causes,
development, symptomatology and treatment of abnormal behavior. Primary
focus is an eclectic view of persons and their adaptation to their
environment. |
PS101 |
3 hrs. |
| PS402 |
|
Systems of Psychotherapy |
Explores the major schools of psychotherapy. The course
includes an extensive use of actual case studies. |
PS101, PS315 or PS401, and junior/senior
standing |
3 hrs. |
| PS403 |
|
Special Problems in Psychology |
A seminar in which special problems related to
psychological theory or practice are discussed on the basis of extensive
readings. |
permission of the instructor |
variable |
| PS404 |
|
History and Systems of Psychology |
Study of history of the philosophical and scientific
bases of the evolution of modern psychology and a critical examination of
the systems of structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt
psychology, psychoanalytic, humanistic, and existential theories.
|
PS101 and permission of the instructor |
3 hrs. |
| PS405 |
|
Independent Study in Psychology |
|
major in psychology, junior/senior
standing, and permission of the instructor |
variable up to 6 hours |
| PS407 |
|
Field Placement in Psychology |
Supervised field placement in an agency specifically
concerned with applications of psychology. |
major in psychology, junior/senior
standing, and permission of the instructor |
variable 3-6 hours |
| PS408 |
|
Cognitive Psychology |
Students are introduced to modern concepts in cognitive
psychology. Human information processing, representation and organization of
knowledge, and the uniqueness of higher cognitive skills are emphasized.
Classroom demonstrations and experiments are used in exploring human
learning and memory. |
PS101 or permission of the instructor |
3 hrs. |
