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Psychology Course Descriptions

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PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology (3)

The basic principles and concepts in psychology including the principles of motivation, learning, and perception. Designed to introduce college students to history, development, and present scope of psychology with additional emphasis on non-Western psychological approaches. A prerequisite for all other courses in psychology. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

PSYC 210 Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. Developmental Psychology is the study of human development from conception till death. The study of life-span development is accomplished by examining the stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The course covers the cognitive, moral, physical, social, and emotional changes that are typical at each stage of development. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

PSYC 235 Health Psychology and Human Sexuality (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. An introductory study of the application of theories of psychology and behavioral sciences in various health areas including normal sexual functions and dysfunctions. Health knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and disease prevention will also be included. (Spring Semester even years)

PSYC 240 Stress Management (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. A study of the positive and negative aspects of stress, its control and utilization for building and improving the personality pattern. (Spring Semester odd years)

PSYC 260 Systems and History of Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. The developing concepts and philosophies in the field of psychology from ancient times to the present. (Spring Semester even years)

PSYC 285 Adolescent Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. A study of the psychological dynamics underlying the attempted resolution of problems specific to adolescents in modern society. (Spring Semester)

PSYC 294 Topics in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair. A study of an area of psychology not listed as a regular course. Based on student needs and faculty consent. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

PSYC 295 Independent Study in Psychology (1-3)

Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in psychology on the lower division level. (Offered as needed)

PSYC 305 Social Psychology (4)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. A study of the psychological foundations of social attitudes and behavior, prejudice, individual adjustments, interaction, groups, and social situations. Study, analysis, and evaluation of the psychological factors involved in the individual's perception, judgments, and involvement in society. The measurement and change of human attitudes. Study of group composition, conformity, and dynamics. Recommended for education, religion, and business majors also. (Fall Semester)

PSYC 315 Organization and Work (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. A study, analysis, and evaluation of psychological techniques employed by business, industry, institution, and government in the selection, placement, and evaluation of personnel. (Spring Semester even years)

PSYC 355 Learning and Motivation (3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105. An examination of the major approaches to learning theory and their applications for psychology. Various motivational systems and theories used to predict and understand human behavior will also be covered. (Fall Semester)

PSYC 360 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105 and/or permission of instructor. A study of deviant human behavior and methods of dealing with consequent problems. (Fall Semester)

PSYC 365 Theories of Personality (3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105. Study of the primary theories of personality, seeking to show their contribution to an understanding of man. (Spring Semester)

PSYC 367 Psychology of Learning (3)

Survey of fundamental psychological principles related to methods of learning and teaching and to the understanding and development of the individual learning. (Offered through External Degree only)

PSYC 370 Physiological Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105 and permission of the instructor. An analysis of the relationships between bodily processes and behavior including the effects of drugs, nutrition, hormone imbalance, and brain damage on behavior. An understanding of the physical structures affecting perception and behavior. (Spring Semester odd years)

PSYC 385 Psychological Testing (3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105 and MATH 110. The broad range of concepts and principles of psychological testing will be examined with special emphasis on intelligence, personality, and personnel assessment. Some individual experience with testing will be offered. (Spring Semester)

PSYC 435 Dynamics of Individual Counseling (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. A study of the dynamics of operating in the counseling process and the basic principles facilitating the same. An examination of directive and nondirective approaches. Handling typical student, employee, client, or mentally sound patient and parishioner problems is explored by means of role-playing, tape recordings, written reports, etc. Recognition of cases requiring referral, ethics, and relations with the counselee's family are considered. (Fall Semester)

PSYC 440 Dynamics of Group Counseling (3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105 and PSYC 435 or permission of the instructor. A study of the dynamics of groups with special emphasis being placed on patterns of leadership, solidarity, cohesion, conflict, accommodation, and cooperation. (Spring Semester)

PSYC 471 Experimental Psychology (4)

Prerequisites: PSYC 105 plus 9 hours of psychology and MATH 110 or permission of the instructor. A step-by-step analysis of the procedures of experimentation with emphasis on experimental design and planning, experimental control, statistical treatments, and report presentation. The completion of an experimental research project is required. (Fall Semester)

PSYC 481 Pain and Suffering Across Cultures (1-2)

See NURS 481 for course description. (Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer Session)

PSYC 482 Caring Across Cultures (1-2)

See NURS 482 for course description. (Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer Session)

PSYC 494 Topics in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair. A study of an area of psychology not listed as a regular course. Based on student needs and faculty consent. Selected subjects are cross-listed under HLSC 494, NURS 494, and/or SOCI 494. (Offered as needed)

PSYC 495 Independent Study in Psychology (1-3)

Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in psychology at the upper division level. (Offered as needed)

PSYC 496 Practicum in Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair. This course is designed to give senior psychology majors practical experience in a live, ongoing situation in an accredited institution. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours under professional supervision and are required to participate in the program of the institution and to provide extensive reports of their activities. Students must apply one semester in advance through the department chair. (Fall and Spring Semesters)