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  • PSY 432: History of Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This upper-level course is designed to guide students through an in-depth examination of the methods and theories used in contemporary psychology exploring intellectual history and methodological traditions of psychology. The course covers the philosophical approaches which were antecedents to scientific psychology, the rise of scientific psychology, and the major historical approaches to psychology, including structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, gestalt and humanisitc psychology. Modern approaches to psychology are also studied, including cognitive psychology, psychobiology, and evolutionary psychology. Students are introduced to the main ideas of the philosophy of science and are encouraged to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the scientific method through critiques of science such as those of Popper and Kuhn. This upper-level course is designed to guide students through an in-depth examination of the methods and theories used in contemporary psychology by exploring the intellectual history and methodological traditions of psychology. The course covers the philosophical approaches which were antecedents to scientific psychology, the rise of scientific psychology, and the major historical approaches to psychology, including structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, gestalt and humanisitc psychology. Modern approaches to psychology are also studied, including cognitive psychology, psychobiology, and evolutionary psychology. Students are introduced to the main ideas of the philosophy of science and are encouraged to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the scientific method through critiques of science such as those of Popper and Kuhn. Alternative spring semesters. Prerequisite: PSY 324 and completion of at least three of the psychology breadth requirements, or instructor's permission.
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  • PSY 439: Community Psychology

    5.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A course dealing with ways the psychologist works in the community to produce constructive changes in areas such as abuse, drug abuse, alcoholism, aging and community mental health. In addition to attending regularly scheduled classes, students will be required to work in a community agency an average of five hourse each week. Agencies include mental health clinics, crisis intervention centers, schools and related social service settings. Students will be required to complete a term paper that reviews literature or a topic selected by the instructor. Every fall, alternate spring semester. A course dealing with ways the psychologist works in the community to produce constructive changes in areas such as abuse, drug abuse, alcoholism, aging and community mental health. In addition to attending regularly scheduled classes, students will be required to work in a community agency an average of five hourse each week. Agencies include mental health clinics, crisis intervention centers, schools and related social service settings. Students will be required to complete a term paper that reviews literature or a topic selected by the instructor. Every fall, alternate spring semester. Prerequisite: PSY 324 and one additional course from among the following: PSY 202, PSY 203, PSY 205.
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  • PSY 450: Research Seminar in Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    An upper-level psychology course in which students will explore advanced topics in psychology and will be expected to design, execute and analyze their own empirical study and submit an APA-style report. Every year. An upper-level psychology course in which students will explore advanced topics in psychology and will be expected to design, execute and analyze their own empirical study and submit an APA-style report. Every semester. Prerequisite: PSY 324 plus three additional courses in psychology.
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  • PSY 460: Indepndent Study in Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The student will do an approved original research project related to his/her field of interest under the supervision of a faculty member. The semester's findings will be summarized in a formal paper. Every semester. The student will do an approved original research project related to his/her field of interest under the supervision of a faculty member. The semester's findings will be summarized in a formal paper. Every semester. Prerequisite: PSY 324, plus at least nine additional hours of psychology courses; minimum GPA of 3.0 and grade no lower than a "C" in PSY 201, PSY 204 and PSY 324. Students must receive the permission of the department prior to registering for this course
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  • SOC 100W: Intro to Soc

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A survey of contemporary American society. Basic sociological theory dealt with through study of present-day American social life and institutions. Listed as social and behavioral sciences general education elective. Every semester.
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  • SOC 101: Social Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A detailed analysis of selected aspects of contemporary American society, with particular emphasis on social institutions and problems associated with them. Listed as social and behavioral sciences general education elective. Every semester. A detailed analysis of selected aspects of contemporary American society, with particular emphasis on social institutions and problems associated with them. Listed as social and behavioral sciences general education elective. Every semester. Prerequisite: SOC 100.
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  • SOC 200: Concepts of Race& Racism

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A socio-historical and contemporary look at race and racism, focusing mainly on the United States. This course explores how global social transformations, stemming from Western European conquest and colonization, led to the formation of "race relations." The course examines the resulting political economy and culture of racsim. The invention of and meanings attached to various racialized identities, both white and non-white, are considered as they transform over time. The course also investigates white and non-white resistance movements and, more generally, follows the evolution of perspectives and theories of race and racism. Every semester. A socio-historical and contemporary look at race and racism, focusing mainly on the United States. This course explores how global social transformations, stemming from Western European conquest and colonization, led to the formation of "race relations." The course examines the resulting political economy and culture of racsim. The invention of and meanings attached to various racialized identities, both white and non-white, are considered as they transform over time. The course also investigates white and non-white resistance movements and, more generally, follows the evolution of perspectives and theories of race and racism. Every semester. Prerequisite: ANT 100 or SOC 100 or SOC 101.
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  • SOC 202: Class,Status and Power

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course examines the central question: "Who gets what and why " Emphasis is placed upon the American class system and the ways in which social class affects people's opportunities and life styles. The course also examines the role that social class plays in shaping both individual tastes and actions and broader conflicts over the direction of American culture. Falll semester of even numbered year.
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  • SOC 204: Culture & Personality

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The social and cultural factors influencing the structure and development of the personality. Emphasizes studies and cross-cultural analysis. Alternate fall semesters.
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  • SOC 205: Juvenile Delinquency

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    An analysis of the problem of juvenile delinquency in contemporary society, considering research studies of delinquent youth, theories of delinquency, and treatment, control and disposition of adjudicated delinquents. Problems of youth in a complex society, education, minority group status and youth gangs will also be discussed as they relate to the problem of delinquency. Spring semester.
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