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  • 4.00 Credits

    An overview of basic theories and techniques of multicultural counseling. Students discuss basic definitions of race, culture and ethnicity; issues of racism, stereotyping, power dynamics and discrimination; theories of racial identity development and their implications for counseling; community and family structures of specific racial/ethnic groups in the United States; different theoretical perspectives of multicultural counseling and ethnic issues involved in working with multicultural groups. (Prerequisite: PSY 101 F4 or consent of instructor.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    A review of important theoretical and methodological issues in the area of crosscultural and multicultural psychology. Examine cultural issues in psychology which are either not covered in the curriculum or which deserve more in-depth treatment than is possible in a regular course. Practicum may be required. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4).
  • 4.00 Credits

    A review of important theoretical and methodological issues in the area of crosscultural and multicultural psychology. The course permits the instructor and students to examine cultural issues in psychology which are either not covered in the curriculum or which deserve more in-depth treatment than is possible in a regular course. Crosslisted with ETHS 381. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4)
  • 4.00 Credits

    A different topic in psychology will be examined in each topic course. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4)
  • 4.00 Credits

    The origins, progression and consequences of developmental challenges in children, adolescents and families, including major forms of psychopathology, such as depression and disruptive behavior syndromes, and family-based risk factors for psychopathology, such as parenting quality and marital conflict. Focus is on the identification of risk and protective factors for psychopathology. The course will also examine prevention efforts designed to reduce risks and enhance protective factors.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An examination of the basic principles of test construction and interpretation including issues related to reliability and validity. Issues related to test administration, scoring and reporting are explored, with emphasis given to the ethical uses of psychological tests. Attention is also given to emerging trends in the practical uses of tests. (Prerequisite: PSY 101 F4)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Examines the related areas in psychology of perception, memory, and cognition. Will deal with a variety of topics in each of the three areas, including color, depth, and form perception, memory storage and retrieval, memory disorders, attention, mental imagery, and decision-making. An emphasis is given to the research methods used in the study of cognitive psychology and the brain physiology responsible for complex human behavior. (Prerequisite: PSY 101 F4)
  • 4.00 Credits

    The psychological, biological, social/cultural, and historical influences on the contemporary male and masculine roles are explored. The implications for society, relationships, families, and boys and men themselves are examined. Topics to be covered include gender socialization, gender roles and stereotyping, boyhood, the privileges and perils of collegiate masculinities, portrayals of men and masculinities in the media, men's friendships, men in families, men and work, men and health, intimacy and power issues with women, male sexualities, and male violence. Students will be required to carry out activities on and off campus that promote healthy and new ways of being for boys and men. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor) Crosslisted with WS 389.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Designed to provide students with knowledge in the theory and practice of group therapy, the course will explore basics in group selection and formation, therapeutic issues for group work, dealing with problems in process and participant behavior, and application with different populations. (Prerequisites: PSY 101 F4, PSY 380) (S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Follows the scientist practitioner approach by integrating academic research and practice. Students will complete a 5 hour per week intensive internship at an approved setting where they will gain basic clinical and counseling professional skills under supervision. The course will focus on areas of psychology that relate to the internship setting. Students will be required to create a professional workshop, presentation or community based project to coincide with their work at the internship setting. A practicum is required. (Prerequisite: Junior standing)
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