2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

PSY 401 Advanced Research Methods

Prerequisites: PSY 300, Majors Only, Juniors or above, and 3.0 GPA and above. This class will cover advanced topics in research methods and statistical techniques, including multi-factor designs and statistical analyses, post-hoc tests, qualitative research, and advanced topics in research ethics. Each student will conduct a literature review, design a research study, collect/analyze data, and report results consistent with A.P.A. style in written and oral form.

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PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Theories

Prerequisites: PSY 350, Majors Only. Juniors or above and 3.0 GPA and above. Survey current theoretical approaches with individuals and groups. Not intended as training in counseling approaches, but as basis for future study.

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PSY 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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PSY 430 Developmental Disabilities and Psychopathology

Prerequisites: PSY 230. Juniors and above. 3.0 GPA or higher. This course will examine the major categories of disability (e.g., mental retardation, learning disability, autism) and psychopathology (e.g., anxiety, depression) that can be diagnosed during childhood and adolescence.

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PSY 440 Cognition

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Explore human cognition by examining perception, attention, memory, intelligence, problem and cognitive development. Become familiar with neural bases of cognition, theoretical perspectives and research methods.

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PSY 443 Motivation

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Investigate motivational concepts and related research: drive, goals, direction, incentive, reinforcement, external stimulation, emotion, homeostasis, biological aspects, instinct and selfactualization.

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PSY 460 Clinical Psychology

Prerequisites: PSY 120 and PSY 255. Majors only. Juniors or above. 3.0 GPA or above. Examine roles and skills required of a clinical psychologist including ethics, multicultural issues, limitations, and skills.

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PSY 467 Psychology of Prejudice

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Understand basic causes of prejudice and how prejudicial behavior is learned and diminished. Experience increased understanding of others.

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PSY 475 Evolution and Behavior

Prerequisite: PSY 120, Juniors and above. 3.0 GPA or above. This course surveys the field of evolutionary psychology, focusing on theories that attempt to explain human behavior in terms of evolution and natural selection.

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PSY 481 Advanced Physiological Psychology

Prerequisites: PSY 380, Majors only, Juniors or above and 3.0 GPA or above. This class and required zero credit lab investigates higher-order physiological processing of the nervous system through lecture and experiential learning activities. Topics may include the sensory systems, sleep, reproductive behavior, emotion, learning, memory, and/or human communication.

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PSY 482 Behavioral Genetics

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Majors only. Juniors and above. 3.0 GPA and above. Introductory genetics course recommended. Consider genetic basis of behavior in humans and animals, contemporary issues, including genetic counseling, eugenics, intelligence and genetic correlates of psychopathology.

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PSY 491 Psychology Field Experience

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Juniors and above. Majors only and consent of instructor. Get full or part-time experience working with professionals in psychology, for one or more semesters. Make arrangements with instructor and supervisor during semester before registration. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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PSY 492 Instructional Aide

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Assist in instructional tasks under the direct supervision of a faculty member. S/U graded, repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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PSY 493 Practicum in Psychology

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and school director. Assist psychology faculty with research or laboratory; 38 clock hours per credit hour. Maximum of four (4) credits apply to psychology major. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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PSY 495 Special Topics in Psychology

Prerequisite: PSY 120 and juniors or above. Scheduled on irregular basis. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

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