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5.00 Credits
This course will cover theoretical and practical knowledge of COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 154 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES cross-cultural psychology with an emphasis on intercultural communication processes and the challenges caused by cultural differences. The course will address psychological and cultural factors that contribute to effective interpersonal communication. Practical suggestions for improving communication skills will be provided. (Community/Organizational Psychology). Counts in the Communication or Behavioral Science Areas of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. 5 quarter hours
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Students will be introduced to the cross-cultural study of the self as it has been understood in the Western and Eastern cultures. This course presents an interdisciplinary study of the self-concept drawn from the social, psychological, sociological, and anthropological literature. The focus of this course is on the interpretation and enhancement strategies of the self in classroom and counseling settings, offering possible explanations for the treatment of minorities in these settings. (Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course or approval of advisor. 5 quarter hours
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This course explores the connection between language and identity and how language contributes to the psychological processes involved in the construction of a sense of self. It discusses the features of ethnic varieties of language and how the language varieties are used by speakers to establish membership within the groups. This course fulfills the Behavioral Science Area of General Education only for students in the accelerated degree-completion programs, Applied Behavioral Science, Health Care Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Management, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Exceptions require Psychology Department approval. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. Enrollment or pre-enrollment in Applied Behavioral Sciences, Health Care Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Management, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Traditional undergraduates may take the course only with the permission of the Psychology Department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course will focus on important factors in society and life that produce stress on children and their families. Crisis experiences that may be included are death, divorce, hospitalization, poverty, and child abuse. (Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of theories of learning including behaviorist and cognitive-developmental approaches with applications of each. Processes of learning, problem-solving, memory, motivation, and discipline are examined. Traditional and innovative approaches to learning are explored. Students participate in planned learning demonstrations. (Cognitive Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: One previous psychology course. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the design, implementation, and analysis of psychological research. Topics include the philosophy of science, research ethics, research designs (i.e., correlational, experimental, observational, survey, single-subject), and presenting research findings in written form for problems in various areas of Psychology. (Experimental Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. Coursework in statistics is recommended. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the progression of ideas that led to the beginnings of psychology from its roots in philosophy and physiology. These foundations from Ancient Greece through the Renaissance to the 1800s, which formed the basis for modern psychology, will be examined. These topics will be followed by contemporary models including behaviorism, Gestalt, cognitive theories, humanistic and psychodynamic theories, as well as biological psychology, including genetics. Counts in the Behavioral Sciences Area of General Education requirements. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Adolescents This course provides a survey of the psychology of children and adolescents who are developmentally disabled, gifted, physically challenged, visually or hearing impaired. Topics will include speech and language disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional disorders. Characteristics, assessment and intervention strategies for children with special needs will be explored. (Personality/ Clinical Psychology). This course does not meet the requirements for professional education coursework for Illinois state teacher certification. (Students in elementary and/or early childhood education should take SPE300, Survey of Exceptional Children, instead). Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course or consent of advisor. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to the role of the group and sociocultural factors in the development of behaviors in individuals, with special attention given to group dynamics. Illustrations will be presented on how social psychologists study people and formulate theories. The history of social psychology, perception, cognition, influence, attitudes, relationships, altruism, antisocial behavior, and group processes are some of the topics that will be COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 155 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES covered. (Social/Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Study of basic concepts of mental health, problems of adjustment and ways of coping with life tasks. Experiences designed to enhance self-understanding and growth, as well as interactions with others. Evaluation of different approaches in therapy. Prerequisite: one previous psychology course (Community Psychology) Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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