PSYC - Psychology

PSYC - Psychology

PSYC 1101  Introduction to General Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Survey of contemporary scientific psychology. Potential topics include development, biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, personality, abnormal behavior and therapies, and social psychology.
PSYC 1105  Psychology as a Major and Career  (2-0-2)  
An introduction to the psychology major and career options for psychology graduates. The course will provide information and skills that will help students plan for a career upon graduation or pursue graduate study in psychology.
PSYC 2103  Lifespan Developmental Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will cover theories and chronological aspects of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development across the lifespan. This course will provide a general overview of human psychological development and serve as a foundation for more advanced courses.
PSYC 2127  Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1001 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1125 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1101 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1131 with a minimum grade of C
This course will cover topics ranging for test of location to basic regression methods with a focus on interpretation. This course is designed to prepare students for more rigorous research methods courses in psychology and related disciplines.
PSYC 3105  Pseudopsychologies and the Paranormal  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
An objective analysis of popular psychological and paranormal phenomena to evaluate scientific credibility and develop critical thinking skills. Students may attempt the course only three times.
PSYC 3115  Writing in Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
A writing-intensive course intended to provide training for psychology majors on the writing guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association. This course will prepare psychology majors to meet writing expectations of subsequent upper-division courses and for continued academic and professional success. This course includes working in library database and gaining experience summarizing research and data analyses.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Psychology.

PSYC 3125  Abnormal Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to the explanation of abnormal behavior and intervention techniques. Students may attempt the course only three times.
PSYC 3135  Counseling Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
This course examines the major theories of counseling psychology, their associated techniques, how they are applied, and how to select the most appropriate one. Theories to be investigated include psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, behavior, cognitive-behavior, reality, feminist, postmodern approaches, and family systems.
PSYC 3145  Clinical Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
Introduction to the activities of the clinical psychologist, including psychodiagnosis, psychotherapy, and clinical research. Students may attempt the course only three times.
PSYC 3155  Social Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Topics covered may include attitudes, persuasion, stereotypes/prejudice, attraction, and the application of social psychology research. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Sophomore, Junior or Senior students.

PSYC 3166  Health Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to the psychosocial determinants of physical, mental, and social health. Course will review the major theories, research methods, empirical findings, and contemporary trends of each of the four subfields of Health Psychology: Clinical, Critical, Community, and Public Health Psychology.
PSYC 3167  Psychology in Film  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
Survey of psychological concepts as portrayed in film.
PSYC 3175  Psychology of Eating  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
An examination of eating and drinking behavior. Topics include normal and abnormal eating habits, including universal and culture-specific food choices, as explained from biological (evolutionary and physiological), social, and learning perspectives. Students will explore research assessing psychological impact of nutrients on behavior as well as various factors that impact eating and drinking.
PSYC 3185  Child Development  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C and PSYC 2103 with a minimum grade of C) or (PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C and PSYC 2103 with a minimum grade of C)
An introduction to research and theories in human physical, cognitive, and emotional development through infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Sophomore, Junior or Senior students.

PSYC 3186  Legal and Forensic Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
This course is designed to expose students to the application of psychology theory to the realm of forensic and legal matters. This course covers topics such as jury decision making, eyewitness identification, false confessions, “lie detection,” and lay assessment of scientific evidence.
PSYC 3195  Meta-Analysis  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
This course is designed to introduce to you and teach you the rigorous meta-analytic methods. Meta-analysis is a quantitative method of synthesizing information from several studies on the same topic to arrive at better understanding. Further, you will be introduced to p-curve analysis which is a method that will allow you to assess the predictive validity of a predictor or set of predictors.
PSYC 3211  Research Methods and Data Analysis I  (3-2-4)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 2125 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 3115 with a minimum grade of C) and PSYC 2127 with a minimum grade of C and (PHIL 2020 with a minimum grade of C or DATA 1501 with a minimum grade of C or PHIL 2500 with a minimum grade of C)
An introduction to the principles and methodologies involved in conducting, analyzing, and evaluating psychological research. Laboratory will provide hands-on experience with computer-based and traditional research techniques along with computer-based statistical analysis. Writing Intensive. Students may only attempt the course three times. (Course Fee Required)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Psychology.

PSYC 3265  Evolutionary Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 1215K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 1231K with a minimum grade of C)
An introduction to psychological topics that have been addressed from an evolutionary perspective, including mating strategies, sexual jealousy, cheater detection, parental nurturance and negligence, spatial memory, and aggression and violence. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Freshman students may not enroll.

PSYC 3555  Selected Topics in Psychology with Lab  (3-2-4)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher. Various topics offered to meet interests and needs of students or to emphasize a contemporary topic not otherwise included in the major curriculum. Includes a laboratory component. May be repeated for credit with consent of advisor if topics differ.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 5 times or 20 hours.
PSYC 3565  Selected Topics in Psychology  ((1-3)-0-(1-3))  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better. Various topics offered to meet interests and needs of students or to emphasize a contemporary topic not otherwise included in the major curriculum. May be repeated for credit with consent of advisor if topics differ.
PSYC 4000  Baccalaureate Assessment in Psychology  (0-0-0)  
Prerequisite: Approval of department chair. Major field assessment required of psychology majors during the term in which they will graduate. Assessments include a major field exam, surveys, and other instruments intended to measure student outcomes and program effectiveness. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Senior students.

Enrollment limited to students major in Psychology.

Enrollment limited to students in the Department Prerequisite college.

PSYC 4105  Psychology of Aging  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C and PSYC 2103 with a minimum grade of C) or (PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C and PSYC 2103 with a minimum grade of C)
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2103 each with a grade of C or higher. An introduction to cognitive, emotional, and physical development in adulthood. Multidisciplinary research evidence focusing on the nature and needs of the adult population will be presented. Students may only attempt the course three times.
Restriction(s):

Freshman, Sophomore or High School Dual Enrollment students may not enroll.

PSYC 4106  Biological Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 1215K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 1231K with a minimum grade of C)
An introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Relationships between physiology, anatomy, and psychological phenomena will be presented. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Freshman, Sophomore or High School Dual Enrollment students may not enroll.

PSYC 4125  Theories of Personality  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to basic theories and facts about the nature and origins of human individual differences. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Sophomore, Junior or Senior students.

PSYC 4165  Motivation  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 1215K with a minimum grade of C) or (PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 1215K with a minimum grade of C)
An introduction to basic theories and facts about the question of what energizes and gives direction to behavior including topics such as sex, achievement motivation, and addictive behaviors.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

PSYC 4185  Sensation and Perception  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 1215K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 1231K with a minimum grade of C)
A biopsychological analysis of sensory systems and the organization of sensory input into perception. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Freshman, Sophomore or High School Dual Enrollment students may not enroll.

PSYC 4235  Learning and Behavior Analysis  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to various forms of learning, including classical and operant conditioning, and to the experimental analysis of behavior. Findings from human and non-human animal research will be presented. Laboratories will illustrate principles and methods of behavior analysis. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Junior, Senior, Degree - Graduate or Non-Degree - Graduate students.

PSYC 4245  Applied Behavior Analysis  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C) and PSYC 4235 with a minimum grade of C
A conceptual, empirical, and practical introduction to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Research techniques and learning principles used in applied research are covered. The course reviews literature demonstrating the efficacy of ABA interventions and addresses major ethical concerns. Students complete projects requiring ABA fieldwork, research, and reporting.
PSYC 4275  Cognitive Psychology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 1215K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 1231K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 1215 with a minimum grade of C)
An introduction to the basic principles and theories of human cognition, including findings from cognitive neuroscience. Laboratories will demonstrate principles and methods of cognitive psychology. Students may attempt the course only three times.
Restriction(s):

Freshman, Sophomore or High School Dual Enrollment students may not enroll.

PSYC 4698  Internship  ((1-9)-0-(1-9))  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101, at least nine hours of upper-level psychology courses, junior or senior standing, 3.0 cumulative GPA, approval by departmental faculty. Supervised experience in the field with an approved agency, company, or institution. (S/U grading.)
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 9 times or 9 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Junior or Senior students.

Enrollment limited to students in the Department Prerequisite college.

PSYC 4899  Supervised Research  (0-0-(1-9))  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 1101H with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better and approval of departmental faculty. Research conducted under faculty supervision, requiring all or some of the following: study design, execution, and quantitative analysis of data gathered in a behavioral research project. Project culminates in a formal paper or presentation.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 98 times or 9 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Junior or Senior students.

Enrollment limited to students in the Department Prerequisite college.