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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A critical survey of the major theories of personality structure, dynamics, and development. Prerequisite: PSY 101. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Descriptive and experimental examination of the interaction of individuals, small groups and large groups focusing on topics such as attitude formation, conformity, aggression, cooperation, and intergroup relations. A laboratory is included. Prerequisite: PSY 201. J. McMinn.
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3.00 Credits
This course challenges students to question their existing beliefs about what it means to be male and female in today’s society. We will explore traditional and changing gender roles and their impact. Course topics include an in-depth look at issues related to gender stereotypes, violence against women, interpersonal relationships, childcare and employment. Students will also explore global issues related to gender roles and culture by examining women’s lives in other countries. S. Pataki.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of how nervous system activity underlies sensory, perceptual and higher cognitive activities including motivation, memory, language, thought, and mental illness. A laboratory is included. A. Gittis. ( Also listed as NS 341.)
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3.00 Credits
Memory, problem solving, language and intelligence considered from information processing and alternative views. Prerequisite: PSY 101. K. Lunnen.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding abnormal human behavior with an introduction to the nature, causes and treatment of various psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 101. K. Lunnen.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the etiologies, characteristics, treatment and outcomes in adulthood for the exceptionalities of childhood and adolescence. These include intellectual giftedness, mental retardation, neurological and sensory impairment, emotional/behavioral disorders and autism. Prerequisite: PSY 221 or PSY 222 or consent of instructor. M. Medvin.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the field of clinical psychology and the treatment of psychological disorders. A practicum involving a minimum of 3 hours per week of field experience is included. Prerequisites: PSY 401 and senior standing or consent of the instructor. K. Lunnen.
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3.00 Credits
Working in a psychology related field under the supervision of a person with at least a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline. Regular contact with the Westminster College internship instructor is required. A reading list developed prior to actual internship activities, a journal and a paper integrating the readings, internship experience and other college course work are required. Prerequisite: junior level standing. Staff.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Senior Capstone seminar which addresses psychological research, its strengths, weaknesses and applications beyond psychology. Students must register for Senior Studies I concurrently with Advanced Research I (611, 621, 631, 641, or 651). Students will prepare and review proposals for senior theses and begin preliminary research. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and junior level standing. This course carries two semester hours credit and is offered Spring Semester.
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