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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth examination of the forces and interactions that shape the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development of humans from conception to the beginning of adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of individuals with special needs such as mental retardation, giftedness, physical disabilities, and behavior disorders. The emphasis is on causation, psychological and biological aspects of the exceptionality, and current educational and therapeutic approaches. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World. Cross-listed as EDSP 336. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the physical and psychological causes of intellectual and other developmental disabilities, such as autism and cerebral palsy. Discusses diagnosis, treatment, education, research, and theory with an end toward understanding intellectual and developmental disabilities as both biological and social phenomena. Cross-listed as EDSP 338. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both. (This course was formerly named Mental Retardation.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1 01.
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4.00 Credits
This course is concerned with defining, diagnosing, and remediating learning disabilities. Major emphasis is on the basic psychological processes of understanding and using written or spoken language: sensory-motor, auditory, and visual processing and language development. In addition, a variety of curriculum materials in special education is examined. A field placement with exceptional children provides a realistic application of theory. This course is cross-listed as EDSP 339. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both. Majors, Minors, Other Programs of Study, Course Descriptions Prerequisites: PSYC 1 01 and 4 other semesterhours in psychology.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the many facets of human sexuality. The course considers developmental, legal, and social aspects of sexuality, sexual health and illness, sex in the context of human relationships, as well as biological, cultural, religious, and anthropological dimensions of sexuality. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of ways in which the fields of psychology and law interact in contemporary society. Topics include the insanity defense, civil commitment, eyewitness testimony, the psychology of the jury, use of the polygraph (lie detector), psychological testing and the law, and legal issues related to confidentiality. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and at least one other 4- semester hour course in psychology.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a general introduction to the psychology of women. Topics covered may include psychological development of women through the lifespan; gender differences and gender-associated personality, abilities, and behaviors; women and language; images of women; women and work; violence against women; women in relationships; women of color; lesbians and bisexuals; women's mental health; and feminist therapy. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of a specific area of social psychology. The course will explore research, theory, and application relevant to the selected area. Course content varies from semester to semester. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a multicultural and global perspective on human development, thought, emotion, and behavior. Topics include cross-cultural theory and research in the domains of development of the self, moral development, aggression, gender, cooperation/conflict resolution, motivation and emotion, psychopathology, and acculturation. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the teaching/learning process. Students analyze various factors that affect the process: developmental and learning theory, motivation, planning, content, methodology, and discipline. Attention is also given to human interaction in educational settings through a study of maturation, individual differences, self-concept, group processes, and socioeconomic stratification. Lecture and field experience. This course is cross-listed as EDUC 368. Students may receive credit for either course but not both. This course is a pre-requisite for the Masters of Arts in Teaching. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World. Prerequisite: PSYC 1 01.
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