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4.00 Credits
An examination of the influence of environmental forces on the psychological well-being of communities and development of the potential for using these sames forces to alleviate such problems. Approached as an academic discipline and the development of the community psychology perspective as a "social movement" in response to the need for reform within the larger field of applied psychology. Focus is on the political significance of the community psychologist as a change agent in this system of reform. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: SPSY 200, 201, 202, or 203; and SPSY 317.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the major classifications of behavior and treatment approaches, as well as the concepts, approaches, issues, and trends in the contemporary views of abnormal behavior. A demonstration of the effects of social conditions on the nature and incidence of maladjustment and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis and treatment of abnormal behavior. Field experiences supplement students' classroom activities. Prerequisite: SPSY 200, 201, 202, or 203; and SPSY 317.
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4.00 Credits
The course is designed to explore the response of African American psychology to mainstream psychology. Students will examine alternative theoretical approaches to the study of African American behavior and mental processes, explore existing theoretical explanations for African American behavior and mental processes, and consider possible theoretical consensus about the psychology of African-Americans. Prerequisite: SPSY 200, 201, 202, or 203; and SPSY 317.
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4.00 Credits
A study of classical and modern theories of personality. Freud's psychoanalysis, neo-Freudian perspectives (ego, individual, analytical, psychoanalytic, social, and humanistic psychoanalysis), and viewpoints from holistic, dynamic, person-centered, and existential theories. Field experiences. Prerequisite: SPSY 200, 201, 202, or 203; and SPSY 317.
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4.00 Credits
Small group research seminar with intensive focus on special topics in psychology. Students collaborate on research projects under the direction of a faculty member. At least one section involves interdisciplinary approaches to research methodology. Consent from instructor required. Prerequisite: SPSY 200, 201, 202, or 203; and SPSY 305.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
A course that enables the student to select a topic in psychology and study it in-depth through extensive reading and critical discussion with a faculty member. The student must summarize the work on this topic in a scholarly well-prepared paper. Consent from the instructor required.
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4.00 Credits
A higher level statistics course designed to develop skills in use of univariate, multivariate, and nonparametric statistics. Special emphasis on use of statistical computing software and data interpretation in completing laboratory assignments. Prerequisite: SPSY 200, 201, 202, 203, or SPSY 317.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to participate and work in mental health and community agencies. Under the supervision of a professional staff person, the student will acquire new academic content including collaborative learning strategies in response to on-the-job issues and therapies. It will combine strong social purposes with knowledge of the significance of personal intellectual growth. It will encourage a sense of responsibility to community and nation. This course is designed to give advanced psychology students a practical experience in improving the integration of theory and practices and enriching critical thinking skills. It will provide students with an opportunity to clarify career goals and improve perfomance required for success in the work place. Prerequisite: SPSY 309 Theories and Techniques of Counseling, or SPSY 327 Abnormal Psychology.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A senior capstone course that allows the students to integrate knowledge of facts and theories in the discipline and to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations and experiences. Focus is on critical thinking and communication of ideas in the discipline as evidenced in both oral and written form. Emphasis on practical aspects of career development. Prerequisite: 20 hours earned in the major. Offered fall semester ONLY.
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4.00 Credits
A course that allows the student to develop an intensive investigative research study under the supervision of her major advisor. Research culminates in a comprehensive senior thesis that the student must defend. Part of the departmental Honors sequence.
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