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  • PSY 234: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Dean College

    This is a foundation course in educational psychology which engages the participants in a systematic study of students and teachers, and their interaction in classroom settings. Topics include: classic and contemporary theories of learning; the effect of physical, cognitive and socioemotional development upon learning; understanding the impact of diversity in intelligence, learning and teaching styles; and factors of motivation and management in the classroom. Prerequisite: PSY 111. Offered every fall semester. Fulfills general education social science elective requirements.
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  • PSY 241: Adolescent Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Dean College

    This course investigates the discipline's insights into children as they develop biologically, cognitively, socially and emotionally during the adolescent years. Prerequisite: PSY 111. Offered every spring semester. Fulfills general education social science elective requirements.
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  • PSY 299: Special Topics in Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Dean College

    This course addresses special topics in psychology, using current theories in psychology to analyze the topic. Through comprehensive readings, students' ability to think critically about the topic and the discipline will be developed. A research paper will be required. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and PSY 111, or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on an as-needed basis.
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  • PSY 334: Brain and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Dean College

    This course examines the effects of basic neurological functions on behavior. Concepts include: nerve cells and nerve impulses; communication at synapses; anatomy of the nervous system; plasticity of the brain; mechanisms of perception; wakefulness and sleep; the role of physiology on emotional behaviors and psychological disorders; and drug use and abuse. Prerequisites: PSY 111; junior standing or permission of the instructor and the Department Chair. Offered in the spring semester in odd-numbered years. Fulfills general education social science elective requirements.
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  • PSY 337: Organizational Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Dean College

    The purpose of this course is to examine human behavior in organizations at the individual and group levels including the effect of organization structure on behavior. Specific attention will be placed on the use of Organizational Behavior concepts for developing and improving interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: An introductory course in the discipline (SOC 113, BUS 123, PSY 111) and junior standing, or permission of the instructor and the Department Chair. This course is also cross-listed as BUS 337 and SOC 337. Offered on an as-needed basis. Fulfills general education social science elective requirements.
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  • PSY 399: Special Topics in Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Dean College

    This course addresses special topics in psychology, using current theories in psychology to analyze that topic. Through comprehensive readings, students' ability to think critically about the topic and the discipline will be developed. A research paper (a minimum of 15-20 pages), and a seminar-style class presentation will be required. Prerequisite: Junior standing and PSY 111, or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on an as-needed basis.
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  • PTU 102: Introduction to Peer Tutoring

    1.00 Credits
    Dean College

    Students train to become peer tutors in Dean's Learning Center or Writing Center. At weekly seminar meetings students will deal with the role and responsibilities of a tutor, how to carry out and evaluate sessions, and the development of skills that make students more effective tutors. An excellent course for students interested in becoming teachers, counselors, or social workers. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
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  • PTU 105: Peer Tutoring: Computer Center

    1.00 Credits
    Dean College

    Course instructors select students based on their academic achievement to work as tutors in the Computing Center. Students are trained and supervised by faculty and/or staff to review course material, help other students prepare for tests, provide practical study guidelines and organize material. Two hours of tutoring required per week. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
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  • PTU 106: Peer Tutoring: Dance

    1.00 Credits
    Dean College

    Course instructors select students based on their academic achievement to work as tutors in the area of dance. Students are trained and supervised by faculty to prepare for tests, provide practical study guidelines and organize material. Two hours of tutoring required per week. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
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  • PTU 122: Peer Tutoring II

    2.00 Credits
    Dean College

    A continuation of PTU 102. Students will further develop tutoring skills, and increase their knowledge of learning and teaching styles. Students who complete PTU 102 and 122 are eligible to apply for work study jobs as peer tutors in the Learning Center or Writing Center. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
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