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3.00 Credits
A primary goal of this course is to consider the current understandings of such concepts as deviance, mental illness, criminality, violence, power and control. Along with this goal is the need to appreciate the effects of the ever-evolving nature of these concepts on perceptual, emotional and behavioral responses. This course also considers the balance of individual vs. societal rights and the responsibilities and the role played by the legal and mental health systems in adjusting and maintaining this balance.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing. A major objective of the course is to improve the knowledge, understanding and practices of those who construct tests, those who take tests, and those who must interpret the meaning and value of tests. This course is typically offered in the Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the aspects of life and world events that move beyond the important and significant to what will be called ?extraÂordinary. The field of Psychology has defined many of the components of biological, behavioral and cognitive functioning in the realm of the normal and the abnormal. However, much less attention has been paid to the few but notable instances where events do not have a handy frame of reference, that is, when an event is ?extra-ordinary. In fact these events seem to defy definition, with most observers simply ?knowing or ?having a gut feeling when one has occurred. One of the first tasks in this course will be to define what is meant by an ?extra-ordinary event. Once defined, this course will explore the roles of biological and psychological functioning as they relate to such events. Functions such as arousal, stress, emotion, motivation, memory, social processes, adjustment and psychopathology will be explored by the use of book chapters, journal articles, movies, and movie clips. Through these explorations, this definition will be modified and a class produced concept map will be created as a record of the group’s thoughts on the subject. This course is intended to operate similarly to a graduate level symposium on a current topic in the field of Psychology, albeit appropriately focused for an undergraduate audience.
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3.00 Credits
While family violence is a very old problem, as an academic discipline it is continually changing. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to examine the process of change as they relate to the theoretical, political, and practical issues associated with family violence. Students should possess basic knowledge about the history, types and patterns of abuse before taking this course, as well as an understanding of the criminal justice system. Attention will be paid to new theoretical developments in the field, and changes in the relationship between theory and practice. The relationship between family violence and other forms of violent crime will be considered, and current debates in the field will be examined
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3.00 Credits
The field of clinical psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development. This course develops an understanding of the theoretical and professional issues relate to the delivery of psychological services to diverse clinical populations. The course introduces students to the field of clinical psychology and broad range of associated skills including practice, research and assessment. It emphasizes that clinical applications should be supported by empirical evidence. This course is offered in rotation with PSY 304 and PSY 314
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of psychology as it has developed and transformed over time. With such a perspective, a goal is to appreciate the evolution of psychological ideas and practices by studying the major theoretical approaches and the impact on today’s thinking. This course is typically offered in the Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
This two-semester course is for department majors only with a specific area of interest and/or for those planning to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology or related area. The goal in the first semester is the development and proposal of an independent research project under the approval and direction of department faculty. The second semester is devoted to the completion of the project and submission of a publishable (APA style) product. This course is offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
This two-semester course is for department majors only with a specific area of interest and/or for those planning to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology or related area. The goal in the first semester is the development and proposal of an independent research project under the approval and direction of department faculty. The second semester is devoted to the completion of the project and submission of a publishable (APA style) product. This course is offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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