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3.00 Credits
This course is an in depth examination of the current major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy. The course explores psychoanalytic psychotherapies, client centered therapy, feminist therapy, cognitive therapy, existential therapy, rational-emotive therapy, behavior therapy, and multi-model therapy. Prerequisite: PSY 309 or 351.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to basic principles of learning, including such aspects as operant, classical conditioning and social learning theories. Lecture three hours, laboratory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY 211 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of cross-cultural psychology. Readings will be selected to demonstrate how psychologists are examining the many ways in which behavior, thoughts and feelings are influenced by an individual’s culture. Emphasis will be placed on the methods by which psychologists study cultural differences. This course may include a study-abroad component.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the scientific field of cognitive psychology. Students become familiar with the different areas studied in the field, including attention, perception, memory, decision-making, language and problem solving. Students critically read key research articles at the core of the field. Laboratory experiments provide an opportunity to experience the application of various principles and concepts discussed in class. Lecture three hours, laboratory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY 211 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the contributions of existentialism to the field of clinical psychology. Central to existentialism are concepts such as freedom, responsibility, anxiety, suffering, and search for meaning. These and other existential concepts will be explored through close examination of the works of authors such as Kierkegaard, Kafka, Tolstoy, Nietzsche, Frankl, Yalom and May. Prerequisites: PSY 351.
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3.00 Credits
This course uses the case study approach to provide general and specific guidance for ethical conduct in the science and practice of psychology. A variety of issues will be covered, including professional competence, confidentiality, client rights, animal and human research, informed consent, integrity and respect, as well as other topics. The primary goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for ethical decision-making and ethical behavior. A secondary goal is to familiarize students with the history and current role of the American Psychological Association in establishing guidelines and professional codes of ethics for research, teaching, and practice in psychology. In addition, students learn about federal mandates (e.g., HIPAA), state licensure boards, and other legal and professional guidelines that apply in situations commonly faced by clinicians, researchers and instructors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY 211, PSY 250, and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
A study of major schools and systems of psychology, their historical and philosophical foundations and the people associated with the evolution of the field of psychology. This course is intended to provide an in depth understanding of the issues that have been important to psychology and an understanding of the discipline as it exists today.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the works of selected personality theories exploring human behavior and personality development. It includes representatives of the psychodynamic, trait and humanistic/existential orientations. Recommended: Junior Standing.
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3.00 Credits
Depending upon student interest, this seminar course covers topics, problems and/or methods not ordinarily included in regularly scheduled courses.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the steps involved in preparing literature reviews in the behavioral sciences. The primary focus is on collecting original research published in academic journals, selecting appropriate pieces, and writing and presenting a sound and comprehensive research review. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY 211 and PSY 212, and junior standing.
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