Psychology
Psyc 101 — General Psychology 3
The course is an introduction to major theories, concepts, and information in psychology. Various fields are surveyed such as child development, personality, memory, therapy, etc. The course is prerequisite to all other psychology courses. Fall
Psyc 225 — Adolescent Psychology 3
This course will involve a study of human change during the developmental period
of adolescence. Emphasis will be given to biological, cognitive, social, emotional,
and personality development. Other issues regarding the contexts of adolescent
development and adolescent problems, stress, health, and coping will also be
addressed. This course is valuable to students seeking careers in education,
health related fields, psychology, or fields involved with the care and well-being
of adolescents. This course is required for all secondary education students
and is necessary for a middle school endorsement in teacher education. Prerequisite:
Psyc 101 — General Psychology. 150
Psyc 235 — Developmental Psychology 3
A study of human life-span development including the developmental periods from conception to death. Various developmental theories will explain the physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur during the human life-span. This course enhances the knowledge and understanding of people at all ages and the developmental tasks each one of us must face. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Fall, Spring
Sexuality is presented as a holistic concept including individual values/ethics, physiology, gender, development, family planning, disease, and sexual expression. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Spring
Psyc 280 — Education of Exceptional Learners 3
An introduction to gifted and handicapped learners for both elementary and secondary education students. Distinctive characteristics and special needs of learners in each of the major categories are addressed and appropriate instructional modifications are discussed. Provisions of PL 94-142 and later amendments are also discussed. Students get an opportunity to develop IEPs and observe exceptional learners mainstreamed in regular classroom settings. Prerequisites: Psyc 101 — General Psychology and admission to professional education or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring
Psyc 310 — Psychology of Learning 3
A study of human learning theories, principles, and educational applications. Learning is one of the human capabilities necessary for survival. Various behavioral, social, cognitive, biological, and motivational theories will explain the learning process from simple to complex learning situations. This course enhances the knowledge of how humans learn and focuses on the application of learning theories and principles. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Fall
Psyc 340 — Abnormal Psychology 3
The course traces historical perspectives but focuses on current views of psychopathology. Material is presented from the perspective of DSM-IV and includes symptoms, diagnostic criteria, characteristics, treatment, and etiology of each major disorder. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Fall
Psyc 350 — Learning Disabilities 3
A comprehensive review of the field is provided including definition, diagnostic
criteria, assessment, theories of causality,
symptomology, and characteristics as well as remedial techniques. Prerequisites:
Psyc 101 — General Psychology, Psyc 280 — Education of Exceptional
Learners and admission to professional education or consent of instructor. Spring
Psyc 355 — Psychological Assessment 3
Various approaches to assessment are presented along with psychometric explanations of tests. The course focuses on appropriate use of assessment in psychology and education, a review of major tests, and interpretation of results. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Spring
What personality is and how it develops are the themes of this course. Major theories are explained including terminology, structure, and meaning. A significant component is applying course material to understand one's own persona. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Fall
Psyc 365 — Social Psychology 3
The focus is on human social interactions and how individual behavior affects and is affected by others. Theories and research findings are applied to such topics as affiliation, relationships, prejudice, aggression, persuasion, etc. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Fall
Psyc 375—- Psychology of Adjustment 3
As opposed to theories, this course deals with common issues and problems of everyday life such as stress, relationships, addiction, sexuality, etc. The purpose is to develop coping and management strategies for optimal adjustment. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Spring
Psyc 390 — Research and Experimentation in Psychology 3
This is an introduction to and survey of basic research procedures, experimentation, and statistics used in social sciences and education. Students will design and implement individual research projects. Prerequisite: Psyc 101 — General Psychology. Spring
Psyc 405 — Educational Psychology and Evaluation 3
A study of the applications of psychological theory, testing practices, and evaluation theory to K-12 educational settings. The main goal of educational psychology and evaluation is to help pre-service teachers apply the psychological and educational knowledge base and evaluation procedures in the classroom setting. Special emphasis will be placed on the application of learning theories, theories of development, and principles and procedures of educational testing and evaluation. This course enhances the pre-service teacher's understanding of K-12 learners and the ability to put the theories of educational psychology and evaluation to appropriate use in the classroom. Prerequisites: Psyc 101 — General Psychology, Psyc 235 — Developmental Psychology, and admission to professional education or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring
Psyc 491 — Seminar in Psychology 1-3
Study in depth of some topic in psychology. Open by consent of instructor. Fall, Spring
Psyc 494 — Independent Study in Psychology 1-3
Research into a specific topic to be selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Open only to minors with the consent of department chair. Fall, Spring
Psyc 499 — Special Topics in Psychology 1-3
Readings and appropriate related projects in single areas of psychology or interdepartmental areas. Offered on the basis of student and faculty interest. Fall, Spring