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  • PSY 2320: Psychology and the Law

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Spring Semester This course examines the relationship between Psychological concepts and theories and the applications of the law to adjudicating conflicts. Forensic topics will include the use of expert psychological testimony and test results in court, the competency of defendants to stand trial, the insanity defense, the psychology of evidence and the juror decision process. Additional topics will include study of the psychological effects of the correctional system and its impact on the rehabilitation of offenders. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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  • PSY 2330: Drugs and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall and Spring Semester A survey of psychoactive drugs emphasizing the social, psychological, and legal context of drug use. Four major aspects of use will include drug definitions, drug effects, drug related behavior and the drug experience throughout history. Discussion of prevention and treatment of drug abuse as well as social control of drug use will be included. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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  • PSY 2400: Human Development

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall and Spring Semesters The course will focus on cognitive, physical, emotional and social changes over the life span. Emphasis will be placed on the psychological issues relevant to each stage in the life cycle. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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  • PSY 2450: Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Alternate Fall Semesters Fall 2008 Discusses human sexuality in an integrated way, exploring biological, psychological, social, and political aspects. (Same course as BIOL 2450, WS 2450). Prerequisite: One course in science or biology and one course in psychology, or permission of instructor.
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  • PSY 2500: Behavior Change: Theory and Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall Semester Covers the theoretical, ethical and practical considerations of different behavior change techniques including behavior modification, as used by psychologists, educators, nurses, business managers and other professionals. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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  • PSY 2700: Writing and Dreams

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Spring Semester A critical examination of history, theory, and research regarding the uses and meanings of dreams. Practical application of group dream work theory to explore how dreams help solve personal, interpersonal, creative, and workplace problems. Specific topics include: remembering and recording dreams, dream language, common dream themes, traditional and contemporary dream theory and interpretation methods, modern dream and sleep research, dream group practice, paranormal dreams, and writers’ uses of dreams. Major writing projects include a dream journal, individual dream interpretation, and analysis of a recurrent dream motif. (Same course as ENG 2700). Prerequisites: Two of the following: ENG 1280 or ENG 1290, ENG 1380, a literature course or one of the following: ENG 1280 or ENG 1290, ENG 1380 and one of the following, PSY 1030, PSY 1400.
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  • PSY 2800: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall Semester This course examines the various ways our thoughts, feelings and behavior are influenced by other people. The objective is to familiarize students with issues, methods, theories and research pertinent to the study of social psychology, as well as to help students understand how social psychological principles are applicable to their lives. Classic and contemporary topics include social perception, judgmental errors and biases, conformity, obedience to authority, attitudes and persuasion, brainwashing, stereotypes and prejudice, Catalog 2007-08 159 interpersonal attraction and relationships, group behavior, aggression and pro-social behavior. This course is not open to students who have taken PSY 1200: Social Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1030 or 1400.
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  • PSY 3020: Psychological Tests

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall Semester This course provides a historical overview of psychological testing, emphasizing intelligence and personality tests. Students will learn about all aspects of the testing enterprise, such as construction, reliability and validity research, administration issues, and the ethical use of tests. Special attention is given to the abuse of psychological tests in order to justify social and political climates. Prerequisite: Any 2000-level PSY course.
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  • PSY 3100: Psychology of Learning

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall Semester The study of the ways in which individuals adapt to changes in their environment. Also studied will be methods designed to improve learning skills. Prerequisite: Any 2000-level PSY course.
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  • PSY 3110: Psychoanalytic Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Alternate Fall Semesters This course provides an opportunity for in-depth analysis of psychoanalytic theory. Students read the writings of Sigmund Freud and other early analysts. Attention is paid to psychosexual stages of development, theories of repression and regression and treatment protocols. Neo-Freudians are also discussed. Students will examine applications of psychodynamic theories in advertising, fairy tales, trauma and parenting. Criticisms of dynamic therapy will also be included. Prerequisite: Any 2000-level PSY course.
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