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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introduction to basic concepts, theories, and issues of human lifespan developmental psychology. Special attention given to the interrelatedness of physical, cognitive, personality, social, cultural, and spiritual components of development. Partially fulfills admission requirements of the APU Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Program. Satisfies the Social/Behavioral Science GUR. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to ideas, concepts, and the broad range of literature in the interdisciplinary field of ecopsychology. Will include an examination of how humans and the larger environment interact with each other. There will be an emphasis on helping students think about the interplay of psychology and environment in their own lives.
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4.00 Credits
Psychological, social, and physical development from early childhood through adolescence, with emphasis on aspects of learning, thinking, and socialization, which are of special importance to teachers and caregivers. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to help broaden a person's knowledge and conceptual understanding of abnormal psychology. In particular, individual mental health problems will be explored in the context of society. Two primary catalysts for class discussion and debate will be the framework of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association and the media of movies and documentaries. The course will help foster exploration regarding the issue of what is "normal"vs. "abnormal," along with investigating primary causes and effectivetreatment approaches. Students are encouraged to examine their own assumptions, beliefs, and fears about "abnormal" behavior. Readingsinclude a current text in abnormal psychology and a compendium of stories regarding what it is like to have a disorder as well as live with someone with a disorder. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the statistics most commonly used in the behavioral sciences. The basic principles of statistics to be covered include sampling and probability, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Both parametric and nonparametric statistics will be explored. This course also includes an introduction to the use of PC statistical packages for the behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: MT 10100 or placement test. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning GUR.
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4.00 Credits
What leads to that triumph of the human spirit we call creativity? The psychology of creative self-expression will be explored by understanding the processes of inner passions and conflicts on self-expression. Examples of some of the world's greatest "mad" scientists and "crazartists will be provided as case studies. Students will be given specific techniques to recover their creativity from a variety of psychosocial blocks so that they may be able to fully express the writer, poet, actor, painter, musician, or scientist within themselves. Satisfies the Social/ Behavioral Science GUR.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on the stage of life in which major decisions are made regarding marriage, children, and profession. Issues commonly confronting mature, intimate relationships are addressed, including human sexuality, gender roles, marital life styles, heterosexual and homosexual relationships, changing marital patterns, and traditional and contemporary work roles for women and men. Satisfies the Social/ Behavioral Science GUR.
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4.00 Credits
Students will study the relationship between nature and the human mind by exploring aspects of natural settings shown to be psychologically restorative. Emphasis will be on personal reflection in outdoor settings, as well as research within fields of environmental psychology and wilderness therapy.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the psychology of love, sex, and interpersonal relationships. Issues of current interest including sexual orientation, the abortion debate, reproductive technologies, safer sex practices, and gender similarities and differences. Students are encouraged to apply information from this course to the building and maintaining of healthy, loving relationships. Satisfies the Social/Behavioral Science GUR. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or instructor permission.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Practical work experience in a given area of concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor.
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