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  • 5.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the numerous viewpoints on the nature and development of personality. This will include various theories such as psychoanalytic, behaviorist, existential, interpersonal, humanistic, cognitive, biological/genetic and social. The techniques of personality assessment and psychotherapy will also be addressed. (Personality/Clinical Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. 5 quarter hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    The focus of this class is to study the problems and theories of 153 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES behavior pathology including the multiple factors of causation and characteristics of disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Currently DSM-IVTR). Aspects of prevention and types of intervention, including psychotherapy, are included. (Personality/Clinical Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAP100 or equivalent. 5 quarter hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course introduces theorists and theories associated with four predominant areas of personality psychology. Theorists from the following four areas are discussed: psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, dispositional, and social learning. This course fulfills the Behavioral Science Area of General Education requirements only for students in the accelerated degreecompletion programs: Applied Behavioral Sciences, Health Care Leadership, Management, Management Information Systems, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Exceptions require Psychology Department approval. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment or pre-enrollment in Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree-completion programs, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Traditional undergraduates may take the course only with the permission of the Psychology Department. 5 quarter hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the application of psychological theories and practice to organizational problems. Topics to be examined include employee selection, placement and training, job satisfaction, work motivation and performance, leadership, and organizational design and development. (Organizational Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. 5 quarter hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class provides an examination of the biological, psychological, cognitive, physical and social aspects of the development of the human personality from the prenatal period through the end of life. Multiple theories of human development and current research topics are also discussed. (Developmental Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAP100 or equivalent 5 quarter hours
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will provide an overview of observational techniques and research methods for children from birth through age six. Students will observe young children and conduct interviews with children, parents and teachers in field settings. The focus will be on the developmental expectancies in a multicultural society. (Personality/ Clinical/Developmental Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One developmental psychology course or consent of instructor. 2 quarter hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course involves the study of methods for assessment of preschool children. Students will assess various levels of influence on preschool children's development. Students will conduct individual case studies, observations, interviews, and assessment. (Personality/Clinical/Developmental/ Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAP320 - Psychological Assessment of the Young Child Part I. 3 quarter hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course deals with play across age spectrums and in differing contexts. It includes play universals, types and forms of play, theories of play, and functions of play in normative development as well as in atypical development. The use of play in assessment and behavior change is studied. Other topics include methods and materials of play and the role of play in learning and development. (Personality/Clinical Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): none. 5 quarter hours
  • 3.00 - 5.00 Credits

    This course focuses on dyadic and small group relationships and examines the causes and results of different types of relationships. Students will explore the components of healthy relationships, the roles and responsibilities of the individuals in those relationships, the development of models of effective interpersonal relationships and their consequences. Through experiential learning in the course, students will develop skills in interpersonal communication. (Personality/Clinical/ Organizational/Community Psychology). Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course for traditional undergraduate students. Good standing in the Applied Behavioral Sciences program for Applied Behavioral Science students. 3-5 quarter hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course will allow students to focus on the helping skills needed for small groups and dyads in community settings. Various techniques, goals, methods, and outcomes of interpersonal helping will be examined. Interpersonal skills training is included in this course. (Personality/Clinical/Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous Psychology course. 5 quarter hours
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