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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Students review behavior management techniques and therapies. Principles of operant conditioning and classical conditioning are investigated in depth. The student will be able to use behavioral principles appropriately and understand the ethical issues involved. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Provides students with the opportunity to research common issues facing mental health practitioners in today's society. Students will read conflicting arguments on each issue, write a paper from each perspective, and explore their own biases in regard to a series of issues. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course, delivered online, with some face-to-face sessions, is designed as an introduction of faith and psychology concepts and theories through the development of current philosophers and psychologists. The focus is to explore concepts, theories and research that support the reunification of faith and psychological understanding of thought and behavior. Attention will be given to methods of spiritual and psychosocial review of life development and methods of interviewing. Among authors work to be explored are Frattaroli, Schumacher, Wilber, Vaughan and Kabat-Zin. Prerequisites: PSY101 or PSY205 or PSY206.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester. 3 semester hours. The purpose of this course is to promote understanding of psychological theory, research, and intervention strategies in psychology of physical activity and exercise. In studying both theory and practice, students are expected to develop their own views and ideas within the realm of their chosen field. The exchange and development of ideas is encouraged and at the same time grounded in the current knowledge base in this field. Students are expected to undertake extensive reviews within various health fields. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Sport psychology is the scientific study of people and their behavior in sport, and is concerned with the psychological determinants of behavior in movement situations, as well as the psychological effects of sport engagement. This course would address the fundamental areas within sports psychology, including, but not be limited to, the following topics - motivation, attributions, imagery, goal setting, confidence, attentional focus, team cohesion, leadership, anxiety and stress. Students taking this course will be expected to demonstrate understanding of, and the application of the topic when coaching children and youth.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semesters, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course provides a detailed study of the important foundation of the science and art of psychology. Students will understand the history of the major fields of clinical psychology, psychometrics, physiological psychology, sensation perception, learning, and motivation. Prerequisites: PSY101 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Designed to acquaint the student with various methods used in psychological research. The student will learn to evaluate the quality of research, will design and execute various types of research, and will be able to document research using APA guidelines. Prerequisites: PSY101 and MAT210.
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2.00 Credits
On demand. 2 semester hours. This course requires focused study and consultation with a public school psychology teacher or other acceptable professional. Hours will be arranged in consultation with the content area professor, the secondary education professor, the student, and the professional mentor. This course deals with teaching high school psychology. Particular attention is focused on diverse and at-risk student populations. Methods of teaching psychology, reviewing psychology texts for content appropriate to various grade levels, and the use of technology in the classroom constitute majors parts of the course. Attention is also given to the performance of research in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program, senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of testing and clinical assessment procedures. Emphasis will be on the development and standardization of current psychological tests. The student will become acquainted with the strengths and weaknesses of the major tests in use today. Prerequisites: PSY101 and MAT210.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. An applied course in which interviewing techniques, listening skills, observation and assessment procedures, and counseling skills will be reviewed and practiced at a local agency. Observation of the student and feedback on developing skills will be shared throughout the training program. Contract is required. Prerequisites: PSY305; and PSY306 or PSY483.
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