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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of psychological test construction, administration, and application to modern clinical and counseling practice. Includes a survey of the most widely used instruments in psychological testing. Prerequisite: Experimental Statistics (PSY 2143). PSY 4693. Love & Sexual Behavior. Intimate relationships including friendship, romance, sex, and marriage. The material looks at relational behavior that is normal or abnormal, mature or immature, healthy or unhealthy. Discussions will examine factors that may play roles in determining whether relationships succeed or fail, such as communication, negotiation, gender differences, cultural differences, and predictors of divorce. Topics include attraction, courtship, dating, mating, marriage, parenting, divorce, jealousy, fidelity, sexual response cycle, dysfunctions, paraphilias, obsession, impulsivity, sex crimes, and Internet relationships.
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3.00 Credits
Intimate relationships including friendship, romance, sex, and marriage. The material looks at relational behavior that is normal or abnormal, mature or immature, healthy or unhealthy. Discussions will examine factors that may play roles in determining whether relationships succeed or fail, such as communication, negotiation, gender differences, cultural differences, and predictors of divorce. Topics include attraction, courtship, dating, mating, marriage, parenting, divorce, jealousy, fidelity, sexual response cycle, dysfunctions, paraphilias, obsession, impulsivity, sex crimes, and Internet relationships.
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3.00 Credits
Closely supervised study on a topic in the realm of psychology by an advanced student, in accordance with the student's interest and as contracted with the professor. The student will conduct advanced readings within a topic that meets the student's needs or interests, and will design, conduct, and report results of an advanced research project concerning this topic. May be repeated. Prerequisites: At least 9 hours of completed psychology coursework and consent of the professor.
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10.00 Credits
Closely supervised field experience by an advanced student in an applied setting in which psychological services are provided. Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to the following: ten hours a week (depending on nature and difficulty of the work) of volunteer work, keeping a record of practicum activities, and obtaining a written statement from the on-site supervisor describing and evaluating the student's work. May be repeated. Prerequisites: At least 9 hours of completed psychology coursework, consent of the department chair, and contracting in advance with both the professor and the on-site supervisor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the empirical data and psychological theories involving religious beliefs, practices, and experiences. At completion of this course, students should be knowledgeable of the psychological functions of religion for individuals.
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3.00 Credits
Covers experimental research methods in psychology and is the first course of the Capstone Experience. Course content includes specifying research issues, designing valid research methodology, conducting the study, and analyzing the results. Prerequisite: Experimental Statistics (PSY 2143).
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3.00 Credits
Examines the therapeutic process and practical elements of counseling interactions. Discussions include consideration of ethical and professional issues. An experiential laboratory promotes essential listening and attending skills. The course promotes the development of self-evaluation, writing, and critical thinking skills; encourages integration of theoretical and experiential learning; facilitates the formation of a personal model of the counseling process; challenges self-reflection on personal qualities that support and hinder attempts at being therapeutic for others; and helps students understand ways to apply the major theories to specific cases. Courses outside the classroom: Independent Study, Independent Research, and Practicum in Psychology are special courses for advanced students. No one is automatically permitted to take these. Interested students must submit a formal plan for the proposed project or volunteer work, which must be approved by the mentoring professor and the person who will supervise the work on-site.
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3.00 Credits
Closely supervised research on a topic in the realm of psychology by an advanced student, in accordance with the student's interest and as contracted with the professor. The student will design, conduct, and report results of an advanced research project. May be repeated. Prerequisites: At least 9 hours of completed psychology coursework and consent of the professor. Capstone Experience: One-year sequence in experimental psychology consisting of Experimental Methods (PSY 4733) followed by an advanced research course (PSY 4833, 4863, or 4893).
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3.00 Credits
Each student designs and conducts an original experiment subject to approval of the instructor and our Internal Review Board for Research with Humans & Animals. Requisites include collection and analysis of data, preparation of a scientific paper replete with APA format, and presentation at an approved undergraduate conference. This experience provides a strong foundation for all students as they prepare for graduate study or Bachelor level career positions. Includes advanced discussion of research methodology and design in psychological research. Prerequisites: Experimental Statistics (PSY 2143) and Experimental Methods (PSY 4733).
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3.00 Credits
This course is an option for completing the Capstone Experience sequence in psychology. Study of human interaction with advanced readings in the classic and current research in social psychology. In-depth, critical readings on classic and current research in social psychology, and experimental testing of hypotheses about the nature of social behavior. Students design, conduct, and present experimental studies of social behavior, subject to instructor approval and internal review of ethical and procedural issues and standards. Includes consideration of ethical issues concerning deception and other aspects of experimentation in social psychology. Prerequisites: Experimental Statistics (PSY 2143), Experimental Methods (PSY 4733), and either Social Psychology (PSY 3063) or Personality (PSY 3113).
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