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  • PSYC 3902: Psychology Internship I and Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    (offered in fall semester) This course is based on a service-learning model, and provides students with an introduction to the experience of working in a professional capacity in a human service setting. Students will complete 100 hours of related work at the placement site. Hours may include direct consumer contact, professional training's, supervision meetings, attendance at interdisciplinary meetings, home visitations, supervised assessments, and completion of related documentation. Students will receive on-site supervision on a regular basis, and will attend a weekly seminar on campus. Students are expected to work with the course instructor a minimum of 1 semester in advance to select a placement setting, arrange for initial interviews, and establish specific learning goals tailored to the individual student's needs. Prerequisite: Completion of PSYC3400 or PSYC3402, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of the internship coordinator.
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  • PSYC 3903: Psychology Internship II and Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    (offered in spring semester) Supervised fieldwork in community agencies, hospitals, courts, or other related settings. Students also meet with faculty and other internship participants for discussion, integrating their practical experience with psychological theory and research. Prerequisites: PSYC3400 or PSYC3402; 2.0 QPA in upper-level Psychology courses and permission of internship coordinator.
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  • PSYC 4001: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    Introduction to basic methods used in behavioral and social sciences research. Topics include hypothesis formation, design of experiments, statistics and interpretation of research. Ethical issues are also examined. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 and one 3000-level course.
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  • PSYC 4200: Contemporary Issues in Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    This course is a seminar format focusing on current "hot topics" in psychology. Students are exposed to current theories and research relevant to the topic and are encouraged to explore current unresolved controversies related to the area of study. Specific topics will vary from year to year with repetition occurring no more often than three years. Open to juniors and seniors in Psychology. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in PSYC4001.
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  • PSYC 4300: Substance Abuse Treatment in Groups

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks for developing skills in the area of substance abuse counseling methods, treatment modalities, and referral systems and procedures. Specific issues involving clients with substance dependency will be examined and will include substance dependent older adults, dually diagnosed clients, and patients with physical challenges. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for establishing and leading groups with substance abusers. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to accurately diagnose substance-related problems and coordinate this diagnosis with appropriate treatment plans. Prerequisites: EXSC3205 and PSYC3305.
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  • PSYC 4301: Counseling Children

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    This course sets the stage for understanding the child and family of today and tomorrow their personas and the social, cultural, educational, and psychological environments that help shape them. Course focus will be on combining and integrating counseling skills with the therapeutic process, emphasizing how the counselor relates to the child and parent. Emphasis is placed on the process and practice specifically applied to the counseling of children and their parents. Course topics include problems in society and their effect on children, establishing a therapeutic relationship, choosing treatment strategies, counseling the developing child, individual and group counseling approaches, behavioral approaches with children, and counseling with parents. Prerequisites: PSYC2002 and PSYC3402 or PSYC3400.
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  • PSYC 4306: Counseling Theory and Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    This course offers an overview of several contemporary theoretical models of helping, and covers the skill needed to begin professional interviewing and counseling. Ethics and multicultural understanding are emphasized. Prerequisites: PSYC2002, and PSYC3400 or PSYC3402.
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  • PSYC 4600: Senior Seminar in Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    This is a capstone course requiring students to engage in an in-depth examination of a psychological issue. The student will carry out an original research project, provide an educational presentation, and produce a career portfolio. Prerequisites: PSYC4001.
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  • PSYC 4902: Psychology Honors Practicum

    9.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    Students will engage in a minimum of 420 hours of supervised practicum at an advanced level, in professional settings geared toward individual student interests. Practicum students are required to engage in 35-40 hours of professional service per week, for minimum of 12 weeks. Students will be assigned to site supervisors and specific experiences will be tailored to individual interests. Students will complete a portfolio related to their experience, and will present a formal case study or empirical study to the Department of Teacher Education and Family studies upon completion of practicum hours. Students are expected to meet with the field placement coordinator for a minimum of 1 hour every two weeks. On site supervision is provided more frequently.
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  • SOCI 2001: Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Becker College - Closed

    Crime and the law are examined from diverse theoretical perspectives. Students use computer applications to interpret national crime statistics and the results of self-report and victim surveys. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or SOCI1001.
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