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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the issues, concepts, and current research evidence regarding the mechanisms, processes and content of thought. Attention and perception, memory, language, and problem solving are discussed. Offered Fall odd numbered years
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3.00 Credits
Students examine current evidence regarding the origins of human thought and behavior from the perspective that many aspects of "human nature" can be understood usefully as sets of processes that were designed by natural selection to solve adaptive problems faced by our evolutionary ancestors. Among the issues to be addressed are human survival, sex, and mating strategies, conflict between the sexes, and the emergence of moral codes. Offered Spring even numbered years
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3.00 Credits
Examines physiology of human sexuality as well as psychosocial aspects of the field. Considers sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction and paraphilia, sex therapy, theories of attraction, and current research. Offered Fall even numbered years
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3.00 Credits
Topics will vary.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to behavioral neuroscience, a branch of psychology that concerns itself with relationships between the brain, nervous system and behavior. Topics include the structure and functioning of individual nerve cells; the structure and functioning of brain components; brain/nervous system control of relatively simple behavior such as movement, sensation, perception, and motivated behaviors; physiological regulation of sleep and memory; and, biologically based clinical syndromes such as mood disorders, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Offered Spring even numbered years
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth exploration of the major, extant psychotherapeutic theories and experiential exposure to those techniques appropriate for use by an entry level counselor; emphasis will be on behavioral, cognitive and humanistic approaches. Offered Spring
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3.00 Credits
A survey of issues and concepts involved in the measurement of psychological characteristics such as knowledge, personality, intelligence, creativity, psychopathology, etc., including demonstrations of some commonly employed psychological tests. This is a writing intensive course. Offered Fall even numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This class examines the theoretical and empirical bases for the field forensic psychology. Students will explore how psychologist interacts with offenders, victims, and criminal justice agencies. Topics will also include the role of psychologist in mental health law and family law.
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3.00 Credits
The class is designed to present students with a broad overview of the field of Forensic Psychology. The course will explore the various applications of theories and research in psychology to aspects of the criminal justice system.
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4.00 Credits
Students in this course will receive an in-depth examination of the application, construction and design of research as it applies to Forensic Psychology. Content includes discussion of philosophy of science, reliability, validity, questionnaire construction, sampling, and a variety of research designs commonly found in Forensic psychology research. Each student would be responsible for designing and implementing an original, empirical research project.
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