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  • PSYC 231: Psychology And The Law

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course will examine the law primarily from a psychological perspective, concentrating on the behaviors of individuals and how individual characteristics interact with the legal environment. Students will review landmark court decisions, research reports, and other noteworthy documents and will be encouraged to view themselves as participants in the legal system by virtue of their membership in this society. Specific topics to be covered will include theories of criminal behavior, the role of the police, eyewitness testimony, evaluation of suspects, changing definitions of competence and insanity, jury selection and deliberation, and the sentencing process. Emerging trends in law and law enforcement encompassing psychological principles will also be examined. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Offered on demand.
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  • PSYC 300: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course provides intensive study of a selected topic in psychology. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may include areas of investigation such as learning, psychopharmacology, health psychology, Eastern approaches, marriage and family, etc. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor.
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  • PSYC 305: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course examines the application of psychological science to learning and cognitive approaches to teaching. The issues of development, cognition, learning, and motivation will be covered in relationship to the teaching process. Classroom management techniques and effective teaching strategies will also be covered. Learning Outcome: Self-Knowledge. Prerequisite: PSYC 200; for Education students - EDUC 200.
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  • PSYC 310: Research Methods For Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    Students will examine current research methodology and experimental procedures that characterize the field of psychology. In order to have a working understanding of psychological research methods, emphasis will be on students devising and evaluating their own research efforts. Methods covered will include experimentation, ex-post-facto studies, and correlational research. This course contains a statistical laboratory portion which emphasizes data analysis utilizing the SPSS software package. Survey construction and ethical issues surrounding today's research techniques will also be highlighted. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisites: PSYC 225.
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  • PSYC 315: Cognition

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    Students will examine the processes of human thinking and how they relate to behavior. Among the topics to be covered are: information processing approaches; perception and attention; memory; the ways in which knowledge is represented and organized; and complex cognitive skills such as language, problem solving, and creativity. The class will combine lecture, student presentations, and laboratory exercises, all of which will emphasize a research-based, empirical approach to this area of human functioning. We will also consider real-world applications of the newest findings. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisites: At least three other psychology courses. Offered every other year.
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  • PSYC 321: Introduction to Comunity Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course provides an introduction to the field of community psychology. Community psychology is concerned with personenvironment interactions and the ways society impacts upon individual and community functioning. Community psychology focuses on social issues, social institutions, and other settings that influence individuals, groups, and organizations. Community psychology as a science seeks to understand relationships between environmental conditions and the development of health and well-being of all members of a community. This course emphasizes research methods directed toward optimizing the well-being of individuals and communities with innovative and alternative interventions designed in collaboration with affected community members and with other related disciplines inside and outside of psychology. Learning Outcomes: Ethics of Social Responsibility and Critical Thinking. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor.
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  • PSYC 331: Introduction to Psychotherapy And Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    The principles and procedures of psychotherapeutic and counseling approaches will be studied and practiced in this course. Students will gain practical experience while dealing with issues such as establishing client rapport and selecting appropriate therapeutic techniques. Both individual and group approaches will be examined. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisite: PSYC 220 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.
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  • PSYC 335: Introduction to Behavior Change Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    The principles and procedures of behavior change will be examined and practiced in this course. Behavioral techniques will be covered from both a direct client service model and a consultation model. Emphasis will be upon the selection and definition of target behaviors and the development of appropriate interventions. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisite: PSYC 220 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.
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  • PSYC 340: Testing And Measurement

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of the theory and practice of psychological testing and assessment. Specific content will include: test construction, issues of reliability and validity, and appropriate uses of testing. Students will also have practical experience and become familiar with some of the widely used intelligence, personality, and aptitude tests. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisite: PSYC 310.
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  • PSYC 345: Biological Foundations of Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course will provide students with a general introduction to the underlying biological principles and mechanisms which give rise to complex human cognitive and emotional behavior. Some of the topics covered include the anatomical structure of nerve cells and how they communicate, properties of brain organization and function, processing in sensory and motor systems, biological rhythms, motivated behavior, the effects of psychotropic medications, and neural and hormonal influences on health and emotion. Learning Outcome: Writing. Prerequisite: At least three other psychology courses. Offered every year.
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