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4.00 Credits
An introductory-level course psychology course which examines the biological and sociocultural correlates of sex and gender. The attitudes, self-concepts, and societal roles of men and womem are explored through research findings, film, selections from current literature and reflections from personal experience. The complex interplay of culture and social class on gender roles are examined. Race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are included in readings and discussions. Analytical and critical thinking skills, and communication of ideas are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: ECI placement or equivalent
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the psychological and mental health of peoples of African descent in the U.S. The treatment of peoples of African descent in research and theoretical literature will be critically analyzed, especially in relation to racial identity, self concept, strengths, resillience, and family dynamics. The impact of public policy, socio-cultural context, social class, gender, sexual orientation and ethnicity on psychological functioning is central to the course. Small group projects and activities are used to enhance multicultural communication and collaborative learning. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: ECI placement or equiv
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the students to the basic research methodologies in psychology. Combining lecture and laboratory exercises, students are exposed to experimental and non-experimental research paradigms. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific inquiry in general, and the concepts and terminology of psychological research in particular. Ethical considerations of psychological research are explored. Discipline-specific library skills and the critical reading of the professional literature are emphasized. The student learns to write psychology papers according to the guidelines of the American Psychological Association. This course meets the General Education requirement for Writing in the Disciplines. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PY2010; ECII placement or equivalent
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics (measures of central tendancy and dispersion, correlation) and basic inferential statistics such (sampling distributions; t-tests; chi squared test). Emphasis is on both the underlying conceptual framework of statistical analysis and on carrying out simple statistical procedures. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PY2010; PY3110; ECII placement or equivalent; math proficiency required. (MA1020 recommended)
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students, in conjunction with the instructor, select a field internship placement to which they must take field observation notes equivalent to two typewritten pages in the form of a journal. A final paper, analyzing some aspect of the field experience and their own personal growth related to psychological theory, is required (5-7 pages). Individual readings are assigned as related to each particular placement and are chosen by student and faculty. A wide range of placements is allowed. Individual directed research is also an option. Prerequisite: PY2010 and any two psychology courses.
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4.00 Credits
Examines human development from conception through the pre-school years. Major theoretical models and research methods will be discussed. Topics include genetics, prenatal period, attachment and the infant-parent relationship, biological, motor, cognitive, language and gender identity, development, and aggression and empathy. The impact of socioeconomic background, family and peers will be explored. Offered once a year. Prerequisites: PY2010;EC II placement.
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4.00 Credits
Examines human development from age six through adolescence. Research and theories concerning physical, cognitive, personality and social development will be reviewed. Family, peer groups, schools and media will be discussed. The impact of socioeconomic background, culture, race and gender will be discussed throughout. The use of theories and research in applied settings will be discussed. Offered every semester. (Course equivalent to ED4742). Prerequisites: ECII placement or equivalent; PY2010; PY3210 recommended
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4.00 Credits
Explores psychological development from early adulthood to old age. Examines both personality growth and the impact of the socio-economic and family structure on the aging process. Topics include contrasting thories of development, research methods, work and family, the role of friends, culture and gender, and death and dying. Offered once a year. Preequisite: PY2010; ECII placement or equivalent
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4.00 Credits
This course will focus on development during childhood and the preschool years. Lectures and discussion will center on cognitive, psychological, and social development during early childhood, with selected topics to include environmentally-based skills development, management of problem behaviors and child abuse. This course will also include a practicum component, where students will be required to spend at least four hours a week in an early childhood setting, such as daycare or preschool. Minimum practicum requirements include keeping a journal and a term paper. This course is highly recommended for students who are interested in early child development, who plan on working with very young children, who plan on counseling young children, and/or who are majoring in early childhood education. Offered once a year. Prerequisites: PY3210 or Instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
Explores mental illness. In addition to surveying individual diagnostic categories, the course examines various explanations of mental illness (biological, psychodynamic, bahaviorist, cognitive, and sociocultural), and issues of diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PY2010; ECII placement or equivalent
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