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  • LAP 505: Advanced Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    (formerly LAP404) Advanced seminar investigating current theoretical and applied questions related to various aspects of abnormal psychology, including anxiety, personality, sexual, childhood and affective disorders, substance abuse, mental retardation, autism, schizophrenia, and selected topics related to therapeutic intervention. Students will analyze issues in abnormal psychology found in the scientific and popular literature and in case studies of abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: One previous course in abnormal psychology and graduate standing; one course in community mental health recommended; senior standing with permission of department. (Personality/Clinical Psychology) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 506: Advanced Human Development

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    A study of the biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, social and personality development of humans from birth through death. Emphasis will be placed on research methodology, including interview and traditional psychological assessment. Normal and pathological aspects of the aging process will be explored. The concepts of prevention and postponement will be incorporated. Prerequisite: seniors with two previous psychology courses and consent of department or graduate standing. (Developmental Psychology) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 507: Theories of Cognitive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Course will introduce and compare current views of cognitive psychology. Will examine theoretical models explaining cognition. Consideration will be given to the genetic approach; to the construction of knowledge (Piaget); to the relationship between language acquisition and cognitive activity (Vygotsky); to the development of moral and ethical principles (Kohlberg). Course will analyze theoretical models of the information processing approach (Sternberg) and will examine the social and developmental aspects of cognition. Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing and one previous course in general psychology, human development or psychology of learning. (Cognitive/Experimental Psychology) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 508: Interpersonal Development

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course examines contemporary cognitive developmental, ego developmental and psychoanalytical object relations stage theories of interpersonal development. The psychological and philosophical antecedents of these theories will be presented. Assumptions and issues related to the philosophical concepts of unity/duality; psychological isolation of thought, feeling and action; and societal considerations related to autonomy/community will be pursued. (Human Development) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 509: Advanced Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    An advanced study of individual behavior in groups. The major theories of persuasion, group dynamics and role behavior will be examined. Students will design and conduct research with the major theories as guideposts. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Two previous undergraduate psychology courses. (Social/Community Psychology) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 510: Advanced Personality Theory

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Critical study of main theoretical and substantive trends in contemporary personality theory. Research and issues in current theories. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 511: Infancy

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course enables students to acquire knowledge of typical and atypical infant development. Knowledge concerning basic developmental patterns in the areas of cognitive, social/emotional, communication and motor development will be presented. The infant's emerging capacities for engagement in relationships and learning experiences will be examined. The effects of social, cultural, and interpersonal environments on infant development will also be examined. (Human Development) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 512: Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Course content will involve an exploration of historical and cross-cultural trends and movements in the development of the construct of mental health and mental health maintenance. Current models of mental health will be compared and the role of cultural variables in determining their content and structure will be considered. Models of psychotherapy and other modes of personality development and change will be reviewed. Current trends in community mental health research will also be considered. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing, two previous psychology courses. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 515: Advanced Culture and Self

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Course content will involve a survey at an advanced level of the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 157 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES major theories of personality where the construct of the self is an essential feature. The development of these theories in the context of Western culture will also be considered. Basic principles of human development will be reviewed in a crosscultural context and students will be assisted in comparing biographical with empirical-objective approaches to the study of personality. (Cultural) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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  • LAP 517: Psychological Statistics,Design and Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    An introduction to students and research workers in psychology to the concepts and applications of statistics. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of data obtained from the conduct of experiments. Students and workers in other branches of behavioral and biological science may also find this course helpful. Skill in algebra is necessary. This course attempts not only to introduce the student to the practical technology of statistics, but also to explain in an often intuitive way the nature of statistical ideas. Prerequisites: Senior or Graduate standing, two previous psychology courses. 3-5 quarter hours/2-3 semester hours
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