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PSY 235: Forensic Psychology
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
Psychological research has much to offer to the fields of law and law enforcement. In this course, the potential impact and relevance of empirical psychological research to the criminal justice system is discussed in detail. Topics include basic methodological issues, lie detection, repressed memories, jury selection, lineup construction, eyewitness identification and testimony, courtroom persuasion, and group decision making. Prerequisites: PSY 105 and three additional credit hours in either psychology or criminal justice. 3 semester hours
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PSY 245: Group Dynamics
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This advanced course in social psychology deals with behavior in group settings. Among topics covered are: one-to-one relationships in personal and work settings; group formation, structure and leadership; group functioning, conformity, and effective work groups. Prerequisites: PSY 105 or SOC 105. 3 semester hours
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PSY 250: Introduction to Special Education
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course introduces information about disabilities and education. Through participation in class activities, students learn to identify specific disability characteristics, individualized needs, and effective strategies for education of children and youth with disabilities. Topics include historic and legal foundations, diversity issues, inclusive practices, accommodations in lesson planning, and assessment issues. This course is the prerequisite for all higher level courses in special education (ED 326, 327, 328, and 329). All teacher candidates must participate in field experiences outside of regularly scheduled classes. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 201. 3 semester hours
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PSY 260: Paranormal Psychology
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course involves a critical examination of beliefs in paranormal phenomena. Students read and discuss reports of ESP, human spontaneous combustion, near death experiences, and other parapsychological experiences. In addition, the psychological processes that underlie beliefs in other paranormal phenomena, such as aliens, ghosts, and "hidden" animals, are discussed.An emphasis is placed on understanding the errors in cognitive processes that can lead to erroneous beliefs. This course counts as an experimental advanced elective for psychology majors. Prerequisite: PSY 105. 3 semester hours
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PSY 265: Evolutionary Psychology
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course examines a range of psychological phenomena within the framework of evolutionary psychology. The basic principles of evolution through natural selection are introduced, followed by their application to animal and human behavior. Topics include ethology, food preferences, short-term mating strategies, long-term mating strategies, parental investment, kinship, alliances, aggression, and dominance. An introduction to behavior genetics is also covered. Prerequisite: PSY 105. 3 semester hours
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PSY 270,271: Supervised Research Topics in Psychology
6.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
Students work with a faculty member in conducting a research project of mutual interest. Students are required to become familiar with the scholarly literature relevant to the research project in addition to their active involvement with other aspects of the research, such as research design, construction of research materials, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Regular meetings with the supervising faculty member and a final written report are required. This course may be taken for two semesters, six credits maximum. This course may be used to fulfill one psychology advanced elective based on the area of research. Prerequisite: PSY 105 and permission of instructor prior to registration. 3 semester hours
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PSY 291: Cognition With Laboratory
4.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course involves an in-depth analysis of human information processing through lecture and structured lab activities. Topics include perception, attention, memory, and higher cognitive functions. Practical applications of cognitive principles are also discussed. Students design and conduct experiments in cognitive psychology and write laboratory reports. Psychology majors only. Students take either PSY 230 or PSY 291; they may not take both. Prerequisite: PSY 105. 4 semester hours
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PSY 292: Human Growth And Development I With Laboratory
4.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
Through both lecture and structured lab activities, this course focuses on biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur from birth to adolescence. Topics introduced in lecture are further explored using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the field. Psychology majors only. Students take either PSY 211 or PSY 292; they may not take both. Prerequisite: PSY 105. 4 semester hours
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PSY 325: Abnormal Psychology
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course focuses on similarities and differences between normal and abnormal behavior, individual and environmental genesis and treatment of neurosis and psychosis, and relation of abnormality to social, religious, educational, and other aspects of living. Prerequisite: PSY 105. 3 semester hours
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PSY 330: Current Issues in Psychology
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course involves a survey of a wide range of issues in psychology. Students read and discuss recent journal articles with two goals in mind. The first is to gain proficiency in reading journal articles and the second is to become knowledgeable of the cutting edge in psychology. In addition to articles provided by the course instructor, the students find additional sources and use them to supplement class discussions. Appropriate for nonpsychology majors. Prerequisites: PSY 105. 3 semester hours
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