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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines communication skills and patterns as they relate to being a productive member in various organizational settings. Topics will include dealing with conflict, giving and receiving constructive feedback, active listening, mentoring relationships, use of power, organizational gossip, and manipulative and dysfunctional behavior in organizational settings. (Organizational/ Community Psychology). Counts in the Communication and Behavioral Sciences Areas of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide the student with a survey of current views and recent research in the area of human sexuality. Emphasis will be placed on a historical perspective concerning attitudes about sexuality and sexual behavior with particular consideration given to cross-cultural studies. Theoretical positions and research findings will be related to major developmental issues in the human life span and sexuality will be considered as an integral part of human relations and communication. (Developmental/Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will be introduced to a survey of theories and methods that study organizations in search of ways to improve the functioning of person and organization and human benefit in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on ways to be more productive, to increase job satisfaction among employees, and to improve employee/job fit which includes selection and placement. (Organizational Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course or consent of advisor. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for students who are psychology majors to pursue an independent study in an area of psychology. Students must obtain permission from a department faculty member prior to registration. Students will work under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course and consent of the department. 2-5 quarter hours/1-3 semester hours (may be repeated)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a psychology topic of special interest that will be studied in depth. The course will cover any topic or topics in the field of psychology which are not taught within the regular course offerings. The course may be registered for more than once, since topics vary each term. Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course and consent of department. 2-5 quarter hours (may be repeated)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply psychological knowledge to a variety of topics that vary from term to term. Students will be engaged in a process of inquiry on current psychological research and/or evaluation that challenges their analytical and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite(s): One previous psychology course or consent of advisor. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    (formerly LAP403) Introduction to psychological evaluation, familiarizing the student with different assessment procedures, including categories of tests, observations and implications. Several tests are examined in class, demonstrating standardized administration and the importance of controlling anxiety and establishing rapport with the individual being tested. Importance of the referral question and report reading will be stressed. Prerequisite: one previous psychology course. (Personality/Clinical Psychology) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    Assessment of the cognitive abilities utilizing standardized tests including the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children III and the Stanford-Binet in a life span perspective. Administration, scoring, and interpretation will be stressed. Sources of bias and consequent limitations will be presented. (Human Development/Health) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    Presentation, demonstration and experience in the various modes of personality assessment. Standardized objective tests will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the psychometric and personality theories underlying assessment. Sources of bias will be discussed. Administration, scoring and interpretation of these tests will be presented. Prerequisites: graduate COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 156 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES standing or senior psychology major and departmental permission. LAP501 and at least one previous personality course is required. (Personality/Clinical Psychology) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    Students will be introduced to major issues concerning the growth and development of psychology from the late 19th through the 20th centuries. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between developments in psychology and those in the social and natural sciences as well as medicine. The philosophical foundations of psychology will be explored and major schools - psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive/constructivist positions - will be compared and contrasted. (Human Development/Health) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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