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840-202 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN GS 3 cr
Inquiry into the psychology of women with an emphasis on theory and
research. Study of gender differences in behavior and personality from
intrapsychic and sociocultural viewpoint. Personality development and life
stages of women.
840-211 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY GS 3 cr
A survey of contemporary psychology covering human development, intelligence,
abilities, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, learning, personality
structure, disordered behavior, social psychology, and the physiological
bases of behavior. Includes an overview of current theory, research methods,
and controversial issues in the field.
840-215 BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS 3 cr
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include
preliminary concepts, frequency distribution, graphic methods, measures
of central tendency and variability, percentiles, probability, normal distribution,
correlation analysis, sampling theory, parametric and selected non-parametric
hypotheses-testing procedures. Lectures are supplemented by computational
laboratory sessions.
Prereq: 760-143 or 760-152.
840-216 RESEARCH METHODS 5 cr
A laboratory course in the methodology of psychological research with
emphasis on design, measurement, and statistical analysis appropriate for
testing hypotheses in perception, learning, memory and other areas of general
psychology. Students design and conduct experiments and write reports.
Prereq: 840-211 and 840-215.
840-301 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
A survey of the biological and physiological bases of human and animal
behavior, with particular attention to the following: Basic principles
of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system; sensory
and motor systems; sleep; circadian rhythms; sexual behavior; emotion and
stress; motivation; learning, memory, and language; neurological disorders;
psychopathology.
Prereq: 840-211 or 4 credits of biology or 630-110.
840-303 LEARNING AND CONDITIONING 3 cr
Studies the basic processes of how organisms modify their behavior.
Topics include classical and instrumental conditioning, reinforcement,
extinction, punishment and avoidance, generalization and discrimination,
and biological constraints on learning.
Prereq: 840-211
840-304 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 3 cr
An introduction to the study of the uniqueness of the individual. Emphasis
will be on research methods and on theories as well as on some of the more
important characteristics on which individuals differ.
Prereq: 840-211
840-305 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION 3 cr
A study of how sensations emerge from physical energies falling upon
sense receptors and get organized into the percepts we call events, objects
and object properties of the real world including our self image. Topics
include illusions, hallucinations, and normal experiences with all the
senses, especially touch, hearing, and vision.
Prereq: 840-211
840-331 PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD 3 cr
An introduction to the psychological research on child development
with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
Prereq: 840-211
840-332 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE 3 cr
An introduction to the psychological research on adolescent development
with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual and moral
development.
Prereq: 840-211
840-345/545 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
An introductory survey of abnormal psychology covering the clinical
syndromes includes in the diagnostic classification system of the American
Psychiatric Association. Current research regarding causal factors, treatment,
and outcomes supplement descriptions of maladaptive patterns of behavior.
Coreq: 840-304 or graduate standing
840-351 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
Course will explore processes of thought, attention memory, language,
and problem-solving. Students will explore various theories of cognition
from traditional psychological theories (i.e., linguistic vs. image based
thought) to the current computer-based models (i.e., artificial intelligence)
and examine relevant evidence to help us gain insight into the workings
of the human mind.
Prereq: 840-211.
840-355 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
The study of the individual (thus psychological) in social contexts
(thus sociological), emphasizing such topics as interpersonal attractions,
prejudice, leadership, formal and informal social roles, conflicts, brainwashing,
social power, social influence, persuasion, stereotyping, conformity, obedience,
group effectiveness, self-perception, and validation in social interaction
of beliefs, values, attitudes, self-concepts.
Prereq: 840-211
840-387 FIELD TRAINING IN PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 cr
An opportunity is presented to introduce psychology majors and minors
to a work-study experience in a selected agency or institution.
Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major and a maximum of 6 credits
in degree.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
840-391 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
An overview of major psychological theories and theoretical issues
designed to assist the advanced student in organizing and integrating his
knowledge of factual content in psychology and in completing a strong foundation
for graduate study.
Prereq: 9 credits in psychology.
840-394/594 DIRECTED RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
Students, under faculty supervision, participate in some of all phases
of research projects, literature search, design, data collection and analysis,
and preparation of research reports. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits
in the psychology major or minor. Topics vary from term to term.
Prereq: consent of instructor
840-415/615 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 cr
Several research strategies will be investigated. These will include
using questionnaires, attitude and personality research, and interview
research. Some of the statistical techniques covered will be: t-tests,
chi-square, and various correlational techniques. A thorough discussion
of numerous analysis of variance techniques will constitute a major portion
of this course.
Prereq: 840-215 or equivalent and junior standing.
840-420/620 FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
An examination of the history, foundations, legal/ethical, and role
and function issues in school psychology. Particular attention will be
focused on the exploration of specific models of school psychological service
delivery, including direct intervention and school-based consultation with
education and agency professionals.
Prereq: Admission to the School Psychology Program or consent of instructor.
840-424/624 HUMAN LEARNING 3 cr
A survey of findings and theoretical analyses of how people acquire,
forget, and transfer verbal information. The structures (sensory, short-term,
and long-term memory) and processes (attention, encoding, storage, and
retrieval) of human memory will be studied and related to the current theories
of human information processing.
Prereq: 840-303 or equivalent or consent of instructor and junior standing.
840-440/640 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS 3 cr
Demonstrates the principles of psychological measurement. Demonstrates
contents and uses of specific tests of mental ability, achievement, personality,
interests, and special abilities. Field work: Group examination of regional
schools' testing program - analysis of tests of this program.
Prereq: 840-215 and junior standing.
840-444/644 PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION 3 cr
A survey of the various methods used in behavior modification programs.
The background and theory of specific techniques will be carefully considered.
The variables to be reviewed in establishing a sound program will be presented
and evaluated.
Prereq: 840-211and junior standing.
840-446/646 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr
A survey course designed to acquaint the student with the types of
behavior personality problems with which the clinical psychologist deals,
the use of diagnostic methods including projective techniques, and to provide
an orientation to the various methods of psychotherapy.
Prereq: 840-304 or 840-345 or consent of instructor and junior standing.
840-451/651 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS 3 cr
Theory, research and exercises in interpersonal perception, communication,
motivation, leadership and problem-solving within groups.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing.
840-480/680 SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT 3 cr
Advanced undergraduates and graduate students who have professional
and/or scholarly interests in gaining a greater understanding of the variables
associated violence and crisis management in the public school setting.
Emphasis on: Psychological, developmental, and risk correlates of childhood
aggression; critical examination of the prevention and intervention models
considered most effective and useful in the shool setting; in depth understanding
crisis prevention and response models.
Prereq: Junior standing
840-486/686 INTERVIEW AND PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES 3 cr
A review of the literature on interview techniques as a method of assessment
and as a method of helping. Students will observe and discuss demonstrations
conducted by faculty members. In addition, students will conduct, role-play,
tape, and analyze interviews themselves.
Prereq: 840-304 or 840-345 and junior standing.
840-489/689 FAMILY THERAPY 3 cr
Concepts, theories, and research in family therapy will be reviewed.
Students will role-play family problems and treatment skills. This course
does not qualify a student to practice family therapy, for which an internship
and/or clinical placement and graduate degree are necessary.
Prereq: 840-486 or senior or graduate standing or consent of instructor.
840-490/690 WORKSHOP 1-6 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in degree.
Prereq: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
840-494 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 cr
Repeatable, with permission of the Psychology Department, for a maximum
of 6 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology or consent of instructor.
840-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 cr
Repeatable, with permission of department, for a maximum of 6 credits
in major/degree.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology or consent of instructor and junior
standing.
840-497 EXCHANGE STUDY
1-12 cr
Repeatable
840-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major.
Prereq: Minimum 2.75 g.p.a., minimum of 9 credits in psychology, junior
or senior standing, and consent of instructor.
840-499 HONORS THESIS 3-6 cr
Students engage in a critical review or an experimental study of a
topic of interest to them under the supervision of an honors thesis committee
of the psychology department. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in
the major.
Prereq: Psychology major or minor with at least 21 credits in psychology
courses and a minimum overall GPA of 3.5.
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