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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Students use basic mathematical and computerized procedures to analyze data in the behavioral sciences. Students use statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, PSPP) to conduct descriptive and inferential data analyses. Students choose and apply statistical procedures to help to answer psychological and behavioral scientific research questions. Students read, interpret, and write APA-style Results sections for behavioral science research.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the major theories and classic research studies of Social Psychology. We will analyze how individuals' thoughts, feelings and actions are influenced by others. Topics include perception, attraction, altruism, aggression, attitudes, leadership, conformity and obedience, stereotyping and prejudice, persuasion and propaganda and the self-concept.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the origin, classification, and treatment of psychological disorders. Topics include historical and research issues, adjustment reactions to stress/anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychoses, types of psychotherapy, legal and ethical issues.
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3.00 Credits
The course explores the major theories of personality, including psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and trait approaches. By studying these perspectives, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of personality psychology, the study of the self, and its significance within psychological theory and research. Additionally, students will apply these concepts to gain insight into their own personalities and those of others. The course will also focus on research methods in personality psychology and how to critically assess claims about personality using empirical evidence.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of past and current research on human sexuality. The course will address: the human sexual response; models and sources of arousal; cultural influences on human sexual behavior and sexual diversity; emotional aspects of sexuality and sexual dysfunction; sexual communication, intimacy, dependency and jealousy; sexual exploration and courting behavior across the life span; atypical behavior, commercialized sex, and sexual coercion. Pre-reqs: PSYC 1150 or PSYC 1160 or instructor-approved prerequisite appeal form.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to diversity and multiculturalism within psychology. We will examine how culture'broadly defined' affects the client/therapist relationship, individual identity, group behavior, and research within psychology. By the end of this course, students will have a broad understanding of extant research on diversity from a wide variety of perspectives including international perspectives. Students will be able to evaluate research and research arguments. Students will be able to think critically about psychological theory, the impact of public policy, research findings, and future research directions.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the interaction between psychology, the legal system and race. Topics we will explore include but are not limited to include eyewitness memory, the insanity defense, involuntary civil commitment, forensic evaluation in cases of child sexual abuse, false confessions, profiling, and child custody determinations. The class addresses various controversies in the law, including jury selection, jury decision-making, police interrogations and confessions, use of lie-detector tests, eyewitness testimony, repressed and recovered memories, and the role of psychologists as expert witnesses. We will survey real-world examples of what may be current at the time. These real-world examples will describe scenarios and cases that illustrate or explain an important legal concept or psychological principle covered in the chapter or section being discussed in class. This course provides a strong foundation of understanding for individuals interested in Forensic Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Topics include society and culture, roles and norms, groups and organizations, deviance, inequality, social and cultural change, and research methods.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines issues and concerns in the modern world such as population, global warming, the environment, natural resources, terrorism, poverty, racism, sexism, mental illness, drug abuse, crime, sexual assault, prostitution and suicide. Social policies designed to deal with those issues are also considered. Prerequisite: Soc 1110
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the history, organization, and function of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include foundations of crime and justice, victimization, crime statistics and the extent of crime, police issues, court systems, corrections, and future trends. Note: Sociology 1110 recommended prior to taking this course.
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