Undergraduate 2019-2020

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

School of Psychological Sciences

PSY 120 Principles of Psychology

Surveys psychology as a science and applied discipline, including research methods, statistics, learning, motivation, sensation, perception, intelligence, personality and physiological, developmental, social and abnormal psychology.
3

Course Attribute

LC5c-Hum Behav & Social Sys and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

PSY 200 Psychological Statistics and Design

Covers basic statistical analysis procedures. Emphasizes descriptive and inferential statistics as well as computer applications for data manipulation.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120 and LAC Math Course (MATH 120 or MATH 124 suggested)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Psychology Major(s)

PSY 230 Human Growth and Development

Introduction to the science of developmental psychology. Study basic concepts and issues related to cognitive, socioemotional and physical development from conception through senescence.
3

Course Attribute

LC5c-Hum Behav & Social Sys and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

PSY 247 Adolescent Learning and Motivation

Principles of adolescent learning, development, and motivation with applications for secondary classroom setting.
3

Course Attribute

LC5c-Hum Behav & Social Sys

PSY 255 Abnormal Psychology

Study abnormal behavior: causes, symptoms, characteristics, classification, prevention and treatment.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 265 Social Psychology

Survey major areas of social psychology, discussing nature of and factors involved in human social behavior, impression management, prosocial behavior, aggression, conformity, obedience to authority, attitude change and interpersonal attraction.
3

Course Attribute

LC5c-Hum Behav & Social Sys and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

PSY 271 Psychological Testing and Measurements

Receive an introduction to psychological test theory, interpretation of results, group and individual tests (cognitive, affective and psychomotor), reliability, validity and standardization procedures.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 280 Psychology of Human Sexuality

The Psychology of Human Sexuality is a survey course in human reproductive behavior. Topics include pregnancy and contraception, behaviors associated with the spread of sexuality transmitted infections, romance and coupling behavior, sex trades, sexual orientation, gender identity, aberrant sexual behavior and sexual dysfunction. Psychology and behavior of sexuality will be stressed.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 300 Research Methods in Psychology

(3 lecture, 0 laboratory) This class and required lab afford all psychology majors the opportunity to learn the foundations of research methodology, design, and analysis.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D- and PSY 200: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 323 Health Psychology

Explore psychological factors in maintenance of wellness, treatment of illnesses and recovery from or adjustment to ongoing health problems. Study theory, research methods and clinical applications in health psychology.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 330 Child and Adolescent Psychology

Focus on human development from conception through adolescence, particularly physical, cognitive and socioemotional development. Learn research methods for studying developmental processes.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 230: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 331 Maturity and Aging

Explore physical, cognitive and socioemotional variables related to adult development encompassing an age range from 20 to over 100. Emphasis in learning various research methods.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 230: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 332 Psychology of Death and Dying

Explore the dying process, funeral rites/rituals, grief and bereavement of Western and other cultures. Topics include loss experiences, fear of death, reactions to death, euthanasia, suicide, and the care and treatment of the terminally ill.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 341 Principles of Learning

Explore principles of classical and operant conditioning. Understand principles as the basis for concept learning, problem solving, information processing and memory. Emphasis on human behavior in everyday life.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 347 Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers

Study the relationships between theory, research, and practice in learning, memory, child development, motivation, and educational assessment for elementary classroom settings.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-2.75 and (IAPP-Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or May concurrently take EDFE 110: with minimum grade of S or May concurrently take EDFE 120: with minimum grade of S or May concurrently take EDFE 125: with minimum grade of S)

PSY 349 Educational Psychology for Secondary Teachers

Study the application of principles derived from research on learning, memory, adolescent development, motivation, and educational assessment and measurement to secondary classroom settings.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-2.5 and (IAPP-Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or May concurrently take EDFE 110: with minimum grade of S or May concurrently take EDFE 120: with minimum grade of S or May concurrently take EDFE 125: with minimum grade of S)

PSY 350 Theories of Personality

Study psychological theories and research methods used to explain personality development and functioning including psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic and type-trait theories.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 365 Psychology and the Law

Examine social psychological theories and methods related to the legal system issues e.g., jury selection, eyewitness testimony, and death penalty cases.
3

Prerequisites

(PSY 265: with minimum grade of D- or SOC 332: with minimum grade of D-)

PSY 366 Industrial Psychology

Discover basic methods employed by psychologists in selection, placement, training and motivation of industrial personnel. Examine psychological factors influencing morale, production and job satisfaction.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 375 Sensation and Perception

Survey of how humans perceive the world through vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell. Examine physiological mechanisms, sensory processes, development, and theories of perception for each sensory modality.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 380 Introduction to Physiological Psychology

This class is designed to give students an introduction to neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and psychopharmacology while stressing the functional relationship between the nervous system and behavior.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D- and (BIO 100: with minimum grade of D- or BIO 101: with minimum grade of D- or BIO 105: with minimum grade of D- or BIO 110: with minimum grade of D- or BIO 245: with minimum grade of D-)

PSY 401 Advanced Reserch Methods in Psychology

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.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 300: with minimum grade of D

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Psychology Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Theories

Survey current theoretical approaches with individuals and groups. Not intended as training in counseling approaches, but as basis for future study.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 350

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Psychology Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

PSY 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

PSY 430 Developmental Disabilities and Psychopathology

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.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 230: with minimum grade of D

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

PSY 440 Cognition

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.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 443 Motivation

Investigate motivational concepts and related research: drive, goals, direction, incentive, reinforcement, external stimulation, emotion, homeostasis, biological aspects, instinct and self-actualization.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 460 Clinical Psychology

Examine roles and skills required of a clinical psychologist including ethics, multicultural issues, limitations, and skills.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 120: with minimum grade of D and PSY 255: with minimum grade of D

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

PSY 467 Psychology of Prejudice

Understand basic causes of prejudice and how prejudicial behavior is learned and diminished. Experience increased understanding of others.
3

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

PSY 475 Evolution and Behavior

This course surveys the field of evolutionary psychology, focusing on theories that attempt to explain human behavior in terms of evolution and natural selection.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 120: with minimum grade of D

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

PSY 481 Advanced Physiological Psychology

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.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 380: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Psychology Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

PSY 482 Behavioral Genetics

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.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-3.0 and PSY 120: with minimum grade of D

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Psychology Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

PSY 491 Psychology Field Experience

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.
1- 6

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Psychology Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

PSY 492 Instructional Aide

Assist in instructional tasks under the direct supervision of a faculty member. S/U graded.
1- 3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

PSY 493 Practicum in Psychology

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.
1- 3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

PSY 495 Special Topics in Psychology

Scheduled on irregular basis.
1- 5

Prerequisites

PSY 120: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated