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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the application of Darwinian and cognitive psychology principles of evolution to the domain of psychology. It will examine how psychological processes have evolved to assist the individual to adapt to the environment. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 101. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
A philosophical and psychological inquiry into the core of human existence. This course will examine the relationship between psychology and philosophy exploring such topics as anxiety, death, meaninglessness, freedom, isolation, free choice, and responsibility. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Cross-listed as PH 471. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PH 100. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
A phenomenological exploration of spiritual experience and self- transformation, with a focus on eastern and western traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, mystic Judaism, Christian mysticism, and Sufism. The approach is interdisciplinary, integrating psychology, philosophy and religion. Meditation exercises will be taught as part of the class. Fulfills either interdisciplinary or global awareness requirement. Cross-listed as PH 475 and RE 475. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or RE103. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
A phenomenological exploration of psychological concerns such as feeling, thinking, behavior and therapy from a Buddhist perspective, including classical Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, and Mahayana Buddhism. Special emphasis will be given to Ch'an/Zen Buddhism. The focus will be on the Buddhist concepts of self, existence, meditation, suffering, consciousness, and causality. Fulfills either interdisciplinary or global awareness requirement. Cross-listed as RE 476. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or RE 103. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the domains of consciousness, self, behavior, spirit, social interaction, and therapeutic intervention from the perspective of Taoism. The course will explore Taoist psychology as found in the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu, and Later Taoists. The course will examine the relationship between the Taoist perspective and the contemporary psychological perspectives of humanistic therapy, cognitive therapy, and existential therapy. To assist the exploration of the psychological approach to Taoism, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Ch'i Kung, and Taoist breathing exercises will be taught as part of the class. Fulfills either interdisciplinary or global awareness requirement. Cross-listed as RE 477. Offered annually in the Fall semester. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or RE 103. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan froman interdisciplinary perspective that incorporates psychology, philosophy, science and religion. The long form of the Yang style will be taught and T'ui Shou and Ch'i Kung will be included as supplements. The course will examine the cultural influence of Shamanism, Confucianism, Taoism, Ch'an Buddhism, Neo-Confucianism, and the I Ching on the moving meditation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Theinfluence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan on such areas asphysical health, mental well being, consciousness, spirituality, culture, and martial arts will also be explored. Cross-listed as RE 478. Offered annually in the Spring semester. Fulfills either interdisciplinary or global awareness requirement. Prerequisites: PSY 101 or RE 103, or permission of instructor. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a psychological examination of Zen and its relationship to the "self"; The focus will be on how Zazen and the Koan affect consciousness. Zen will be examined from neurological, cognitive, affective, behavioral, and spiritual perspectives. Students will engage in Zazen and Koan exploration and monitor changes in their conscious awareness. The course also explores the psychological aspects of Zen aesthetics in such areas as tea ceremony, painting, poetry, calligraphy, gardens, and martial arts. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 101. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. In addition, this course also addresses the program student learning outcomes of 1) Scientific Method and its Application in the Field of Psychology and 2) Cross-Cultural Psychology.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Forty hours per credit of field work experience/research at an approved site. Work done under site supervisor and instructor. Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 200, psychology major, junior or senior standing, and prior written consent of instructor. This course develops and assesses the skills and competencies for the program student learning outcome of Specific Focuses in Psychology. This is only applicable if the course is for 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This is a capstone course that collaboratively explores the relationship between the core and elective psychology courses for students majoring in psychology. This course will guide the student toward developing an understanding of the relationship and application of the course work they have taken in the field of psychology. Students will write a research paper that integrates the core and elective courses relative to a common thread weaving through the field of psychology. Students will also write a paper that examines the relationship between the field of psychology and the five Marianist educational values. At the end of the course students will sit for a Psychology program Comprehensive Exam. Students will also participate in an Exit Evaluation of the Psychology program. Offered annually in the Spring semester. Prerequisites: PSY 101, 200, 315, plus six psychology core classes, and two psychology electives (one may be taken concurrently), and consent of the instructor. Description changed 06/19/2008 see changes page
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3.00 Credits
Students probe the nature of human experience and religious meaning, with special attention given to experience of the Judeo-Christian God. Contemporary Catholic-Christian faith is systematically analyzed in terms of its core concepts, values and visions. This study addresses the question and critique of God in the modern world and surveys contemporary theology in a spirit that is Catholic, Christian and Ecumenical. Offered every semester. This course fulfills the lower division Religious Studies General Education Core requirement.
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