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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course focuses on the principles and theories of learning, as derived by both the laboratory psychologist and the educational researcher. Those theories are applied to various social settings, including the classroom, the family and others. B Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200.
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3 cr. 3 hr. This course is a study of the basic statistical concepts and techniques of measurement. Emphasis is placed upon the application of these techniques to teacher-made tests and standardized tests used in education and psychology. B Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200. (Cannot be used as credit toward the major but may be used for the minor.)
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course introduces students to the psychological theory and research underpinning practice in school guidance counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The goal of this course is to become familiar with major theoretical and empirical issues of cognitive development from infancy to adolescence. Students will develop a basic understanding of the science of cognitive development and the ability to apply their knowledge to the field of education. Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The goal of this course is to development a basic understanding of visual and auditory perceptual development during infancy. Lectures, reading and other assignments will focus on classic and contemporary theories of how perception develops and evaluate current perceptual development research. Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course will examine the biological, social and psychological processes underlying socio-emotional and personality development. Major theoretical perspectives will be examined through advanced readings and primary sources. Emphasis will be given to the interrelated developmental processes underlying each behavioral domain. Contectual factors such as family, peers, school and career choices, and those related to development and change in such areas as selfconcept, gender role, identity formation, moral reasoning, prosocial and aggressive behaviors will be considered. B Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course examines the field of Developmental Psychopathology or the study of the developmental processes that contribute to the formation of, or resistance to, psychopathology. We will cover the major theories that explain the development of childhood disorders such as, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, depression and anxiety as well as, the symptoms and treatment of different disorders. We will also address the many influences on the development of psychopathology in children, such as, culture, family, peer groups and genetics. B Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course is designed for students who plan a career in the helping professions (including education), or who wish to understand the cognitive, emotional, social and biological correlates of alcohol and other drug abuse, or other addictive behaviors. A framework is presented for viewing such compulsive behaviors as part of a continuum from normal to dysfunctional, and controversies in the field are discussed. Students will be exposed to models of addiction, a classification of drugs, prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse and information necessary to work with clients who are affected by addiction, including assessment and diagnosis, modalities of treatment, the role of support groups and relapse prevention. In addition to lectures and class discussion students are required to attend community support group meetings and to participate in a community prevention project such as the (Great American Smokeout). This course is cross-listed as HMSV 2950. Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or PSY 2200.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course explores, in greater depth, principles and theories learned in previous developmental courses (e.g., Cognitive Development, Perceptual Development, Socio-Emotional and Personality Development, Developmental Psychopathology). An emphasis is placed upon reading primary literature and journal articles, and the course acquaints the student with methodology used in contemporary research in child development. Through assigned exercises, papers, and individual or group projects, students focus on selected issues in child development. Q, B Prerequisites: PSY 2000, PSY 2100, MATH 1700. At least one from the following: PSY 2810, PSY 2820, PSY 2830, PSY 2840.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 4 hr. This course is an analysis and study of the scientific method, experimental designs and laboratory methods in behavioral science, emphasizing laboratory experiments and scientific communication of results. Students design, analyze and report their own research. Computer data analysis is also covered. The course meets LAS junior/senior writing requirements, as well as LAS requirements for computer literacy for the Psychology major. Prerequisites: PSY 2000, 2100, and MATH 1700; junior or senior standing in the major, permission of Instructor.
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