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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Students participate in a service learning opportunity involving work with an elementary school child to help develop his or her social skills. Each student serves as a mentor for an elementary school student under the direct, on-site supervision of the instructor and the school liaison. (Repeatable up to 2 credits). Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Fall semester. Credit: 1
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4.00 Credits
Designed specifically for psychology majors. This course fosters the development of the skills necessary for understanding psychological research. Students read professional journal articles, write in a style formalized by the American Psychological Association, and develop a basic understanding of the statistical analyses most commonly used in psychological research. Statistical software packages employed to analyze and interpret psychological data are also discussed. Course should be taken during sophomore year. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
A wide range of psychological phenomena will be explored through the analysis of critically acclaimed films. Discussions will focus on the accuracy of the relevant depictions, public perceptions of psychology, and directorial techniques. Relevant cultural differences are also explored. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or permission of instructor. Fall semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the social psychology of relationships, attitude formation and change, interpersonal influence, and group dynamics. Social psychology emphasizes the importance of the social context in understanding individuals and groups. Students will explore classic studies as well as recent trends and findings in the field. Research and theories pertaining to such issues as conformity, cognitive dissonance, aggression, social comparison, stereotyping, prejudice, and attraction are discussed. Relevant cultural differences are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course examines various issues pertaining to abnormal human behavior. Major emphasis is placed on anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenias, and personality disorders. The diagnosis, symptoms, causes, and treatment of disorders are also discussed. Where appropriate, mental disorders are considered from a variety of cultural perspectives. Disorders found in various regions of the world are discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. CCP Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The major theories of learning proposed by Pavlov, Thorndike, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Tolman, and others are discussed. Theoretical tensions among these theories are analyzed and special attention is focused on the potential applications of these theories in various settings, including education. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S. Every third Spring semester. Credit: 4
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3.00 Credits
This course examines creativity in relation to intelligence, personality traits and the social context. Methods to stimulate creativity in children and adults are analyzed and compared. Behaviors that tend to stifle creativity are also examined. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S. (Pass/Fail option) Every third spring semester Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to expose students to the complexities of development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on relations among physical, cognitive and social development in a variety of contexts and cultures. Every semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of psychological theory and research pertaining to adult development and aging. Special attention is given to general theoretical issues in the study of adult development as well as to empirical research relevant to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that accompany the aging process. Cultural variations in developmental processes will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S. Spring semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the experiences and needs of dying persons and their survivors. Cultural differences in approaches to the topic of death are also examined. (Pass/Fail only) Every second Fall semester. CCP Credit: 4
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