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  • PSY 351: Physiologic al Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    In this course, stress is placed on determining the contributions and limitations of physiological psychology in understanding behaviors, such as perception and thinking, psychosomatic disorders, learning, and emotion. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Fall) Staff/ Three credits
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  • PSY 352: Cognitive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    The purpose of this course is to give each student an opportunity to consider what it means to have knowledge and to explore how it is possible to have a scienti?c understanding of what it means to think. We will discuss a number of historical and contemporary theories of how we acquire, store, and use information about the world. The importance and relevance of these ideas will be explored by studying their application in diverse ?elds, such as arti?cial intelligence, law, neuroscience, health, and aging. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Fall) Fitzpatrick/ Three credits
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  • PSY 353: Psychology of Learning

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with a grounding in important principles of learning, such as conditioning, extinction, generalization, and discrimination. The behavioral approach of B.F. Skinner is predominant throughout the course, although the concepts of important learning theorists such as Thorndike, Tolman, and Hull are also presented. In addition, the philosophical underpinnings of a learning-based model of human behavior and the complex questions of freedom and determinism raised by modern behaviorism are addressed in the course. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Fall, Spring) Toscano/ Three credits
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  • PSY 399: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    Open to quali?ed Junior and Senior Psychology majors with permission of the instructor, the Chairperson, and the Dean of Studies. (Fall, Spring) Staff/ One to Three credits
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  • PSY 400: Research Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    This seminar is a continuation of PSY 225 focusing on more advanced problems of research design and analysis. Students are required to design and conduct a research project during the course of the semester. (Senior and Junior Psychology majors) Prerequisite: PSY 225, 265. (Fall, Spring) Fitzpatrick, Kalpidou, Zhang/ Three credits
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  • PSY 401: Senior Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    This course is designed to offer the student an opportunity to integrate concepts introduced in previous psychology courses and to examine one psychological issue in depth. The course format will vary with instructors. Prerequisite: Senior and Junior Psychology majors. (Spring) Staff/ Three credits
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  • PSY 562: Physical,Cognitive,and Language Developmental Pat hways and Chalenges

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    This course provides in-depth study of human growth and development of children and adolescents in the physical, cognitive, and language domains with an emphasis on both typical and atypical development. The positive contributions and limitations of various developmental theories and conceptual frameworks are examined. Throughout the course, students consider the relationship between development and the selection of appropriate educational services and interventions for children and adolescents with special needs. (Fall) Bacotti/ Three credits
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  • PSY 564: Social and Emotional Developmental Pat hways and Chalenges

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    This course provides a comprehensive, balanced overview of social and emotional development and disorders. Students examine, compare and contrast significant social and emotional development theories, research, and interventions. This course assists students to understand better the relationships between developmental challenges and effects on learning, thereby enabling them to select and implement various instructional approaches and interventions with critical appreciation for children and adolescents with social and emotional special needs. (Fall) Vandergrift/ Three credits
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  • PSY 566: Assesment of Special Learning Neds of Children and Adolescents

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    In this course, students gain knowledge of both formal and informal assessment of students with special learning needs using a systematic and comprehensive approach. They examine frequently used diagnostic assessment tools in areas of physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development. Emphasis is placed on those assessment strategies that yield objective data regarding individual skill repertoires and learning characteristics, thereby providing a basis for educational decision making and the preparation and evaluation of IEPs. Topics such as portfolio assessment, alternative assessment, interpretation of results of assessment, report writing, IEP preparation, and communication with families and other professionals are also included. Prerequisite or concurrent course: PSY/SED 562 or PSY/SED 564. (Spring) Vandergrift/ Three credits
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  • PSY 568: Behavi oral Assesment and Interve ntions

    3.00 Credits
    Assumption University

    This course is designed to provide students with principles for the effective use of behavioral assessment and interventions in inclusive and special education classrooms. Students learn to use a cognitive-behavioral approach within a developmental context to identify, analyze, implement, and evaluate interventions that both prepare children and adolescents with special needs for and maintain them in general education classrooms. A team approach with a focus on consultation and collaboration skills necessary for special educators is emphasized. Research-based strategies to enhance classroom management, organization, and the learning environment are considered. Prerequisite or concurrent course: PSY/SED 562 or PSY/SED 564. (Spring) Bacotti/ Three credits
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