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  • PSY 365: Social Psychology: Cross- Cultural Perspectives

    4.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. PSY 250; all 200-level courses in the major - Social psychology is concerned with the way that the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of a person are influenced by the presence of other people. In this course, the student examines such fundamental human issues as aggression, prejudice, attraction, altruism, persuasion, conformity, and emotion. She also takes a critical look at the cultural and historical contexts of studies on these issues, which are most often rooted in cultures that emphasize the importance of the individual. She analyzes the limitations those contexts imply for generalization about human behavior, and seeks a better understanding of the way her own cultures shape her thoughts, feelings, and actions in the social world.
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  • PSY 370: Environmental Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. PSY 250 - The student of environmental psychology studies the relationship between the physical environment and human behavior. She participates in a variety of environmental awareness exercises and self-guided field experiences designed to develop her analytic abilities. She examines various theoretical frameworks and develops a cross-cultural analysis in an effort to enhance her understanding of non-Western perspectives of the built environment.
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  • PSY 375: Theories of Personality

    4.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. PSY 250 and all 200-level courses in the major - The primary objective of this course is to develop a practicable understanding of human behavior as presented in traditional and contemporary theories of personality development.While basic concepts of personality theory are presented in Abnormal Psychology (PSY 250), this course offers the opportunity to incorporate more breadth and depth in learning. In this course the student is introduced to traditional and contemporary theories and methodologies that explain the intrapersonal dynamics and processes influencing distinctive patterns of adaptation throughout the life span of the individual. The course focuses on explaining the nature of personality through the examination and evaluation of concepts of personality theory. Special attention is given to the influence of culture on the development of personality and to theories about personality.
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  • PSY 380: Learning And Cognition

    4.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. PSY 250 - The student focuses on the nature of human learning and cognition, proceeding from behavioral theories of learning to more complex cognitive processes. Particular attention is given to practical application of learning and cognitive theory in a variety of settings. She observes behavior and analyzes the learning and cognitive processes underlying behavior.
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  • PSY 385: Issues in Alcohol And Drug Treatment

    2.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. BSC 215; PSY 250; concurrent registration in INTERN 383 - This course is designed to meet some of the critical requirements for certification in substance abuse counseling. The student applies various theoretical perspectives to form the foundation for coherent approaches to understanding, identifying, and facilitating changes in behavior and thinking relat- ed to substance abuse. She analyzes and applies regulations and ethical guidelines as guides for her practice as a substance abuse counselor in training. She integrates her knowledge of service systems to make appropriate referrals for clients and their families. This course is taken concurrently with an internship at a designated Alcohol and Drug Addiction (AODA) treatment site with a supervisor who is certified as a substance abuse counselor.
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  • PSY 390: Case Management

    2.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. BSC 215; CLD 101 or SSC 101; PSY 250 - This course focuses on case management within a variety of human service organizations. The student explores how to assess and address client concerns through a working alliance with the client. She considers various models of case management and the ethical standards that guide this type of work. She also studies how to help clients access community resources through the building of functional community networks. Further, she explores what it means to be an active agent of systemic change, particularly through the knowledge gained from the unique vantage point of a caseworker. Throughout the semester, the student develops case-management skills through practice in "labs."
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  • PSY 441: Animal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    - See BI 441.
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  • PSY 490: Clinical Psychology

    2.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. Concurrent registration in PDC/PSY 483; Social Interaction Level 4 - The student engages in an in-depth study of contemporary approaches to counseling and psychotherapy. She evaluates various theoretical frameworks from the perspective of her own developing helping skills and critiques application of these models to varying clinical settings.
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  • PSY 491: Senior Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Alverno College

    Prereq. Majors only; good standing; PSY 350 and another 300-level PSY course - This course focuses on the integration of psychological methods and theories. The student who has selected psychology as a major area of concentration, with faculty and peer assistance, chooses a major issue within psychology to investigate and discuss in ongoing seminar sessions. Her work culminates in a major class presentation and theoretical paper written in APA format.
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