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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basics of clinical psychology. This course stresses the importance of theory, quality research, prevention, assessment skills, and clinical abilities in interventions. Reviews and examines three theoretical perspectives - psychoanalytic, behavioral, and phenomenological - and makes use of case material and real-world applications to illustrate each theoretical approach. There will be an emphasis on the advantages of the scientist-practitioner model of preparation for the multitude of functions available to clinical psychologists. Prerequisite: PSYH 200, or permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Major emphasis is on problems involved in human relations. Designed to help the individual to understand and adjust to group thought and action. Attention is given to recent psychological and sociological research in human relations. Prerequisite: PSYH 200 or permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theories and research on psychological development from birth to death. This course will focus on the topical areas of physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout life. Prerequisite: PSYH 200, or permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course exposes students to the psychological literature relevant to cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse populations. By developing an understanding of the complexity of the various issues of diversity - race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and age - the course creates the opportunity for students to discuss and expand their understanding of value systems and human behavior.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of human information processing. Topics include attention, thinking, pattern recognition, short and long- term memory, semantic memory, mental imagery, problem solving, creativity, and language acquisitionPrerequisite: PSYH 200 or permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Mental disorder, changing conceptions of normality, the more common forms of mental disorders, their psychological interpretation, principles of effective mental hygiene, and contemporary approaches to psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYH 200 or permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles and theories of human perception. The anatomy and physiology of different sensory modalities are examined. Topics include vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Psychophysics is covered. Prerequisite: PSYH 200 or permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the fundamental principles of learning theories and the factors that infl uence behavior such as motivation, memory, and attention. The relationship of animal to human behavior will be emphasized. Topics include learning through modeling and associations; classical and operant conditioning; choice and self-control; and voluntary action and free will. Language acquisition will also be analyzed. Prerequisite: PSYH 200, and permission from instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will build on the concepts and principles learned in BHSC 245 and 246. Topics include ethics in research, writing research proposals and reports, selecting the appropriate research design and statistical analyses, performing literature researches, and critically reviewing published research reports. Students will be introduced to frequently used statistical and graphic computer packages in psychology. Students will be required to write a research proposal that includes a hypothesis, literature review, and experimental plan. If approved by the professor, students may choose to implement the research proposal in PSYH 492. Prerequisites: PSYH 200, BHSC 245 and 246.
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1.00 Credits
Students will read and discuss classics in the history of psychology; includes Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance authors. Prerequisite: PSYH 200 or permission from instructor.
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