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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course involves a general orientation to the field and is designed to familiarize students with application of psychological principles and theory in the workplace. Topics include methods of investigation, job analysis, employee selection, training, performance appraisal, employee motivation and job satisfaction. Prerequisites: PS 101 and one of the following: BA 270, MA 135, or PS 325. (Offered winter term).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to various aspects of the counseling field. The course will focus on professional and ethical issues in counseling, and on major theoretical approaches to individual counseling. Attention will be given to ethical issues in counseling. Prerequisites: PS 101, and junior or senior status. It is strongly recommended that students have completed SW 245, PS 306, and either PS 319 or PS 320 prior to taking PS 371. (Offered spring semester).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to the field of psychological testing. Topics include the basic criteria by which tests are judged, including reliability and validity, review of a number of widely used psychological tests in several categories, and a critical evaluation of the tests studied. Prerequisites: PS 101, and either MA 135, BA 270, or PS 325.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course includes a study of mental processes. Models of information processing and cognitive neuroscience will be emphasized. Topics include methods of investigation, visual perception, attention, memory, representation of knowledge, language, reading, learning disabilities, mnemonics, and gender and cultural differences. Explanation of phenomena and application of knowledge will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PS 101 and BI 123 or BI 143. (Offered fall semester).
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course may be initiated by an instructor or by a student or group of students on a topic of special need or interest. Prerequisites: PS 325, 345 (with a grade of B- or better), psychology major, junior or senior status, courses related to reading objectives, and written consent of the instructor and the Department of Psychology. Formal application must be made to the department during or at the end of the semester preceding expected enrollment (no later than one week after final exams). Credit is variable (up to 3 semester hours), depending upon the scope of the topic.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course may be initiated by an instructor or by a student or group of students on a topic of special need or interest. Prerequisites: PS 325, 345 (with a grade of B- or better), psychology major, junior or senior status, courses related to reading objectives, and written consent of the instructor and the Department of Psychology. Formal application must be made to the department during or at the end of the semester preceding expected enrollment (no later than one week after final exams). Credit is variable (up to 3 semester hours), depending upon the scope of the topic.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course may be initiated by an instructor or by a student or group of students on a topic of special need or interest. Prerequisites: PS 325, 345 (with a grade of B- or better), psychology major, junior or senior status, courses related to reading objectives, and written consent of the instructor and the Department of Psychology. Formal application must be made to the department during or at the end of the semester preceding expected enrollment (no later than one week after final exams). Credit is variable (up to 3 semester hours), depending upon the scope of the topic.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides the student an opportunity for professional interaction in selected agencies or institutions under the supervision of a professional in the field. The student could take PS 413 (3 credit hours) in adition to this course, but for no more than four semester hours of internship in total. The amount of credit signifies the amount of time the student is at the agency. PS 411 (1 credit hour) implies being at an agency for three to four hours per week. This course will require weekly meetings with the instructor and is designated Pass/Fail by the instructor. Prerequisites: Permission of the department, sophomore or higher standing, and completion of at least three psychology courses with a C or better. Formal application must be made in the semester prior to the internship. (Offered fall semester).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the student an opportunity for professional interaction in selected agencies or institutions under the supervision of a professional in the field. The student could take PS 411 in addition to this course, but for no more than four semester hours of internship in total. PS 413 (3 credit hours) implies being at an agency for ten to twelve hours per week. This course requires meeting in a group with the instructor to discuss ethical issues in practice, to review and practice clinical skills, and to process the internship. This course is designated Pass/Fail by the instructor. Prerequisites: students must have permission of the department, have completed at least five psychology courses, including PS 306 and SW 245 or have permission of the instructor, have a minimum of 2.00 in both overall GPA and in all psycholgoy courses. Formal application must be made in the semester prior to he internship. (Offered spring semester).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the opportunity for professional interaction in a selected agency or institution under the supervision of a professional in the field. Includes weekly conferences with departmental instructor and written reports. This course is designated pass/fail by the instructor. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior major status; a C or better in SW 245 or permission of the instructor; a minimum 2.00 in both overall grade point average and in all psychology courses; permission of the department. The student must make formal application to the instructor during or at the end of the fall semester (no later than one week after final exams). (Offered spring semester).
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