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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: PY105 or HD/PY108 This course will focus on quantitative descriptive and referential statistics, including graphic measures, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, probability estimations, linear regressions, analysis of variance, non parametric statistics and confidence intervals. The course will provide a basic understanding of statistical analysis within the context of applied behavioral science examples with exposure to current technology. NOTE: Offered as HD330 and PY330. Students may not receive credit for both HD330 and PY330.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: PY105, HD/PY108, and PY330, C- or better in PY330 An introduction to the methodologies used to evaluate research in psychology. Guidelines for the assessment, interpretation, and utilization of research studies are presented. Emphasis is placed on data collection techniques, fundamental quantitative and qualitative research techniques, statistical methodology, methods of scientific inquiry, computer programming, and the design and execution of research investigations. Research theory is combined with practical and applied exercises in research methods.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: PY105, PY320 Systematically studies the development and assessment of behavior pathology. Covers etiology, treatment, prognosis, and preventive intervention of major psychological disorders.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: Three psychology courses and junior status in psychology major; HD335 for students entering major after spring 2004. A practical and extensive fieldwork experience in the area of psychology, such as in an agency, institution, or educational setting. The fieldwork experience is under the direction of a faculty member of the Psychology Program in conjunction with an on-site field supervisor. Students must be available 8-10 hours per week, including scheduled seminar meetings with the faculty member and other participating fieldwork students. The purpose is to integrate psychological theory with practical applications. Weekly journals and an extensive final report must be submitted for assessment in addition to a separate evaluation submitted by the field supervisor.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (every 2 years) Prerequisites: PY105 The creative process will be critically examined from numerous perspectives, including the roles of imagery, playfulness, affect, divergent thinking, intelligence, and other paradigms. There will be a focus on factors that supposedly influence the creative process. Students will participate in activities that encourage creativity.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: PY105 and junior status This course focuses on the historical development of psychology with a major emphasis on the emergence of systematic thought in American Psychology. The psychological concepts and theories of leaders in the field are examined along with the philosophical, social and scientific forces shaping the evolution of the discipline. This course is required of all psychology majors.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: PY320 Aims to help beginning counselors gain a realization of their capabilities and limitations in the helping relationship. Emphasizes the fundamental theories of counseling and the role of therapeutic psychology in contemporary society.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: PY105 An overview of the use and abuse of drugs in the United States today. Theoretical perspectives on drug use and abuse are explored as well as current classifications of major drugs. Other topics include history of drugs, drug research, physiological mechanisms of drug action, models of addiction, therapeutic effects of drugs, recreational drugs, development and evaluation of drug treatment and prevention programs.
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3.00 Credits
Credit hours by arrangement. (offered as needed) Allows the department to design a course outside the normal offerings. In any given semester, the course content and format is developed for students with special interests and demonstrated abilities. Course may be repeated for credit with a change of topic. NOTE: W designation as appropriate.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: Three psychology courses and junior status in psychology major; HD335 for students entering major after spring 2004 A practical and extensive fieldwork experience in the area of psychology, such as in an agency, institution, or educational setting. The fieldwork experience is under the direction of a faculty member of the Psychology Program in conjunction with an on-site field supervisor. Students must be available 8-10 hours per week including scheduled seminar meetings with the faculty member and other participating fieldwork students. The purpose is to integrate psychological theory with practical applications. Weekly journals and an extensive final report must be submitted for assessment in addition to a separate evaluation submitted by the field supervisor.
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