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3.00 Credits
A consideration of behavioral, psychological, physiological and intellectual disorders and methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2317.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore several of the contemporary approaches that allow scientists to study the mechanisms of learning and memory. Students will study processes that span from invertebrates to humans, drugs to disease, and theories to clinical treatment. The course will provide a brief background of learning principles and basic neural anatomy and physiology in order for the class to have a framework to integrate relevant research. Prerequisites: PSYC 2317 and PSYC 2301 or 2401.
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3.00 Credits
The study of known serial killers with post analysis of each case. This course will also include crime scene information, video discussions with psychologists, scientists, and law enforcement officials, interviews with perpetrators and their families, and case summary reviews.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture, supervised study or research determined by student interests and needs. Includes writing an original paper, research project or theoretical analysis of a sub-specialty area. Course may be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and PSYC 2301 or 2401.
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3.00 Credits
An educationally directed course in experiential learning under the supervision of psychology faculty and professionals in the field that offers students opportunities to acquire skills and to test in a field setting theories and principles learned in the classroom. Internship students will volunteer at a psychologyrelated site in the community and address theoretical issues in an applied setting. Students who will be working directly with the faculty member on a research project will conduct an indepth study in one of the major areas in psychology and the integration of that knowledge with other areas in psychology. Students are required to apply to the instructor for acceptance in the course one semester in advance, and plan to spend 150 hours in the field. Prerequisites: Senior standing, psychology major, grade of C or better in PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2317, and PSYC 3438. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the development of psychology from its historical roots to current theories and practices. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2317, and senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the neurosciences. Students will examine the function and anatomy of the central nervous system and how it mediates perceptions, emotions, thoughts, memories and other behaviors. Course includes a one-hour anatomical and behavioral laboratory experience. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2317 (Fall, Spring)
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2.00 Credits
The focus of this course is on conceptual knowledge, vocabulary and strategies for comprehension of college-level materials. Students will also develop flexibility of reading rate for varied materials and purposes. Critical thinking, values analysis skills, and efficient study techniques are stressed. Students may be required to take Reading for College Success on the basis of their placement scores. Students may also elect to take this course to improve their critical reading and study strategies. This course meets three hours per week. Grades are assigned on an A, B, C, or NP basis. A grade of NP will require taking the course again. Co-requisite: READ 0210 must be taken the same semester as ENGW 0301, ENGW 0302 or ENGW 0304 (depending on the writing assessment), unless placement scores indicate otherwise. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
In this application course, students master a variety of strategies for teaching oral and silent reading, comprehension, word recognition, phonics, spelling and writing. The course focuses on ways to teach emerging and early literacy that will promote success for every child. Students demonstrate understanding by applying ideas and theories learned in class during internships. After each teaching experience, students will share, discuss and problem-solve ways to utilize the strategies more effectively. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and the successful completion of EDUC 1330. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The primary focus of this teacher-preparation course is on strategies designed to develop critical reading, writing and study skills that maximize elementary and secondary students' content area learning (e.g., literature, mathematics, science, and social studies). Content area literacy includes the development of comprehension, study skills, metacognitive awareness, purposeful reading, critical thinking, vocabulary, word recognition, writing, questioning, and discussion skills. Also addressed are authentic assessment, cooperative learning, instructional technology, motivation, children's and adolescent literature, and special needs learners. This course has an internship component and must be taken prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: EDUC 3331 or concurrent enrollment, Junior standing and admission into the Teacher Education Program. (Fall, Spring)
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