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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) An introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, a synthesis of comparative psychology and ethology. Students will also be introduced to genetic influences upon behavior, primate behavior, and paleoanthropology. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A field experience in psychology involving application of knowledge and skills in community agencies, mental health services, business, government, or educational, or laboratory settings which that provides students with exposure to and experience in the profession of psychology. Attendance at seminar group meetings as scheduled and completion of a written project assignments is required. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of 5 credit hours may be earned. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A practicum course providing students with an opportunity to use applied behavioral analysis techniques to work with preschool children with autism. Each student is assigned to a child's team and works with that child on a one-to-one basis in the Meredith Autism Program Lab and in the child's home. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) A study of the theories and research relevant to interpersonal influence, the ways in which an individual is influenced by other people. Topics include: attitude change, conformity, interpersonal attraction, self consistency, aggression, altruism, and social cognition. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Major contemporary theories of personality. Theories evaluated in light of research findings. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) A study of the principles of psychological testing and evaluation in several settings. An introduction to the major types of tests, including tests of general and special abilities, aptitude, achievement, interests, and personality. Prerequisites: PSY-100, PSY-200.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of counseling as applied in clinical and educational settings. Intensive class interaction is expected. Observation, interviewing, role playing and videotaping are used in the course. A variety of theories are introduced. The student is strongly encouraged to take Abnormal Psychology or Theories of Personality before taking this course. Junior/senior status. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) The focus of this course is the historical genesis of current concerns in psychology. Particular emphasis will be placed on the seminal work of the late 19th- and early 20th-century psychological pioneers. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) A survey of the major theories and empirical findings in the field. Emphasis is placed on the active strategies and thought processes used in remembering, speaking and understanding language, reading, concept learning, and problem solving. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Fall or Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A course focused on a special topic in psychology. Topics will be chosen in accord with faculty and student interests. Intended for students of demonstrated maturity, usually indicated by upper class standing. Topics may include current trends in research and/or professional issues [health psychology, encouragement training, psychological aspects of aging]. A description of the topic will be included in the registration schedule for the upcoming semester. May be repeated for credit but no more than three hours may be applied to the 18-hour minor requirement. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
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