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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology Foundation Course. Examines psychological disorders of adulthood, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Complexities of the diagnostic process will be highlighted. Psychological theories of etiology and treatment will be considered, along with relevant research literature.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology Foundation Course. An examination of the biological, psychological, socioemotional, and social/contextual changes that occur during development, across the human lifespan (i.e., infancy, childhood, adolescence, young and middle adulthood, old age, and death). The emphasis is on understanding the important theories, concepts, and controversies relating to human development.
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Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology Foundation Course. This course examines current theory and issues in understanding and managing organizational psychology: the study of human behavior in organizational settings. Topics such as motivation, communication, personality, feelings, stress, attitudes and group dynamics are examined from both the perspective of the organizational members (e.g., employees) and the organization. The course has an applied emphasis and should prepare a student for entry and participation in any type of organization.
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4.00 Credits
This is a Topics Course with no prerequisites, offered primarily for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It may not be appropriate for freshmen.
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4.00 Credits
(students who elect to complete a Psychology Specialization should select a 299 course related to the Specialization if possible) prerequisite: PSY 203 Restriction: Open only to psychology majors Psychology Core Course. Students use scientific methods to address psychological questions in a subdiscipline of psychology. Students develop research questions, design (qualitative and quantitative) research methodologies, collect and analyze data, and write research reports in American Psychological Association format.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 121 The basic structure and function of the sensory systems are examined and related to our experience of the world. Topics include anatomy and physiology of sense organs, perception of color, form, movement, space, sound, and illusions, perceptual development, and perceptual motor coordination.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 121 Provides a foundation in behavior-analytic theory and explores how behavior-analytic principles are applied to the treatment of such disorders as autism, anxiety disorders, and developmental disabilities. Emphasis will be placed upon experimental design and data collection in applied settings.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PSY 216, PSY 217, and PSY 299 Introduction to common clinical methods of assessment and diagnosis. Emphasis on the most common therapeutic theories and techniques.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PSY 217 and PSY 220 (or equivalent) An introduction to psychological disorders of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. The course emphasizes conceptual and controversial issues with respect to disorders including: autism, attachment disorders, ADHD, conduct disorders, schizophrenia, depression and suicide, eating disorders, and substance abuse. In addition, factors associated with psychopathology, especially family factors (e.g., child abuse, divorce) and social factors (e.g., poverty, societal oppression), are examined.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PSY 101 The purpose of this course is to understand the psychological components of sport and exercise in order to become a more effective competitor and/or to become more consistent in one's exercise program. In addition, the course addresses the psychosocial aspects (e.g., group cohesion, gender and racial differences, team vs. individual sports) and the health aspects of sport and exercise (e.g., burnout, recuperating from injuries, athletes with asthma or diabetes, etc.). Each student works with an athlete or an individual who exercises to enhance the mental aspect of that person's performance.
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