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3.00 Credits
Cognition is the scientific study of the human mind. Memory is explored extensively and such topics as attention, awareness, perception, thinking, concepts, creativity, and others are examined. The course is recommended for all students who plan to continue their studies in psychology, because the cognitive approach is dominate in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PY 1000 or PY 1100, PY 3100 or PY 3110.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to better understand cognitive psychology by making use of developmental research. To accomplish this goal important themes that are discussed include innate qualities of human cognition, the patterns of change found in cognition, the study of possible universal forms of cognition, and different methods for examining cognitive change. To become acquainted fully with these issues, students read and critique original source material. Prerequisites: 6 upper division hours in psychology.
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3.00 Credits
The study of language is approached from a cognitive perspective. Hence, the course seeks to understand the knowledge speakers and listeners require to use language, the cognitive processes involved in ordinary language use, and how these interact within environmental and biological constraints to account for linguistic performance. Principal topics include comprehension, production, and acquisition of language, speech perception, conversational interaction, and the biological foundations of language. The course also explores topics like reading, sign language, cultural influences on language, and language and pathology. Prerequisites: PY 1000 or PY 1100, PY 3100 or PY 3110.
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3.00 Credits
The scientific study of the manner in which the behavior, emotions, or thoughts of the individual can be influenced or determined by the behavior or characteristics of others. Topics include methods of research, social perception, attitude formation and change, aggression, attraction, persuasion, conformity, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: PY 1000 and 6 hours of upper-division psychology. (SRII)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the major theories of psychotherapy including psychoanalytic, existential, cognitive, behavioral, client-centered, Gestalt, and family systems perspectives. The course identifies the emotional challenges of conducting psychotherapy. An eclectic approach is emphasized. Case studies, videos, and role-playing are utilized. Prerequisite: PY 1000.
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3.00 Credits
The study of the manner in which gender is socially constructed, and the ways in which gender identity is socialized and acquired. Additional topics include: physical health and reproduction, psychological well-being, relationship issues, career and work issues, psychological abilities, media influences, issues concerned with aging, and the role of political movements all in relationship to gender. Prerequisite: PY 1000 and sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and Spring semester A senior-level, capstone experience emphasizing independent research; archival, empirical, or both. The instructor selects an organizing theme or topic for the seminar and the student's research reflects that theme. Recent examples of organizing theme are Psychology and Law, Evolutionary Psychology, Child Psychopathology, Memory and Repression, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Identity. The culminating experience is a public presentation of the research. Prerequisites: Senior standing, PY major.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Practicum in Psychology provides students with opportunities to observe and participate in the work of psychologists, counselors and other professionals in a variety of mental health, forensic/legal, and business/industry settings. The 3-credit practicum requires 150 on-site hours and the 2-credit practicum requires 100 on-site hours. In addition to daily logs and journals, completion of a paper that integrates empirical research and practical experience is required. Interested students must consult with the Practicum instructor before enrolling. Prerequisite: Declared major or minor in psychology; junior or senior standing; 2.5 overall GPA; instructor approval.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Research Experience II is designed to expose students to the broadest range of research activity possible. The student will plan, conduct and analyze data from a research project in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Students contract with a faculty member to determine their specific research activities which may extend over multiple semesters. It is required that a level II research experience culminate in an APA style research paper, a poster presentation, or an oral presentation at a student conference. Three hours of participation per week are required to earn one hour of college credit. The student must have a minimum of 36 credit hours, an overall GPA of 3.0 and either PY 3100 or PY 3110 with a minimum grade of B to enroll. Students can earn a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisite: Minimum 36 credit hours; minimum 3.0 overall GPA; PY 3110 or PY 3100 with B or better.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester Students consider psychological theories of learning and relate them to classroom practice. Particular attention is paid to the changing needs of learners from the early childhood through adolescent periods of development. Students are introduced to educational research, standardized testing, classroom management, motivation, and writing learning objectives. Classroom observations are required. Prerequisite: PY 1000.
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