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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Directed Study
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5.00 Credits
A critical examination of the history of modern psychology that will include the development of psychology as a recognized discipline, its emerging schools (e.g. structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, cognitive, humanistic, existential-phenomenological), and its central dilemmas (e.g. scientific status, role of race and gender dualism). This course will focus not only on "the great ideas," but also on who develops these ideas and in whatsocio-cultural contexts. As part of this, we will examine the relationships between psychology and other disciplines, as well as between psychology and society. Prerequisite: PSYC 120.
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to methods of statistical analysis and the use of the natural sciences in the study of human experience and the study of human and animal behavior with an emphasis on the experimental method. Introduction to the application of computers and computer software in descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics will include the creation of data files, the use of statistical software for data and analysis, and the use of graphics software in reporting the results of statistical analysis. Prerequisite: PSYC 120 and MATH 110 or above with C or better. Majors only.
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5.00 Credits
A continuation of the first course with a greater emphasis on inferential statistics and the application of the experimental method to areas of psychology such as psychophysics, perception, learning, and memory. Continued study and application of statistical software to the laboratory project. The application of the correlational method and the experimental method in conducting psychological research. Topics will include within-subjects designs, between-subjects designs, and factorial designs. Students will design research projects, collect and analyze data, and prepare a written report following the format of the publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Prerequisite: PSYC 303 with C or better. Majors only. *The two courses, PSYC 303 and 305 are components of a single 10-credit course. All must be completed with a C or above to satisfy any requirement. Students are allowed to re-take any section of Statistics I or II which they fail a maximum of three times. If a student takes and fails any section of Statistics I or II for a third time they will be dismissed from the major.
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to qualitative research methods from a phenomenological approach. A critical review of the philosophical assumptions of mainstream experimental approach that uses mostly quantitative methods and simultaneously a look at the philosophical foundations of qualitative approach that explores experienced meanings. Students typically conduct projects in groups, collecting, analyzing, and presenting descriptions. Prerequisite: PSYC 120, junior standing.
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5.00 Credits
Phenomenological psychology, an alternative to the mainstream approach that imitates the reductionistic philosophy and methods of natural sciences, is founded on a philosophy that places experience at the center of the human struggle with freedom and responsibility. Focus on the ambiguous and paradoxical meanings experienced in perception, learning, development, emotions, motives, social interactions, pathology, and psychotherapy. It uses the rich language of qualitative descriptions as its methodology to reveal directly experienced meanings. Prerequisite: PSYC 120, junior standing.
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5.00 Credits
Study of standard topics in abnormal psychology, such as diagnosis, treatment, and factors leading to psychological disturbance, as well as consideration of how one comes to a psychological understanding of disturbed, as well as "ordinary," human existence. One of thepurposes of psychological interpretation of disturbed persons which is essential for genuine treatment is to uncover and reveal their basic humanness. Prerequisite: PSYC 120.
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of health psychology from the perspective of both a researcher and clinician. Students will gain a broad understanding of the interrelationships among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and biological components in health and disease. All of this will be understood in the context of the promotion and maintenance of health, as well as the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of illness; in sum, the interface of psychology, behavior, and health. Prerequisite: PSYC 120. PSYC 330 recommended.
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5.00 Credits
Life span development from infancy through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, old age, and death and dying. Cognitive, personality, social, and emotional development. Optional field work placement in settings related to different age periods. Prerequisite: PSYC 120 or equivalent.
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5.00 Credits
Biological basis of behavior, cerebrospinal, autonomic and sensory systems; endocrine glands, relation of the brain to behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 120.
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