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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the study of the statistical techniques critical to quantitative research in the social sciences. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, one, two and multi-group hypothesis testing, contingency tables, power analysis, and selected nonparametric methods. Students will be expected to analyze selected problems using major statistical packages such as SPSS. Students who take this course cannot receive credit for MAT 220 or ECO 215.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on an investigation of the physiological, comparative, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, behavioral genetics, perception and awareness, sensorimotor integration, motivational, circadian and reward systems, emotion and stress, and the biopsychology of psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on evaluating research and students will learn to ask and answer questions regarding human behavior in the context of all life.Prerequisite: PSY 101 Take PSY-101;
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces basic precepts of linguistics and psycholinguistics and investigates their application to the areas of language acquisition, dialects, language change, literature, sex difference in language use, and animal language. PSY 101 ENG 101. Take ENG-101 PSY-101;
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a study of human interaction in society and its psychological basis. Some of the major topics covered include aggression, altruism, attitudes, attraction, conformity, group dynamics, perception of self and others, prejudice, social roles, and social power. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101/SCL 101. Take PSY-101 SOC-101 or SCL-101;
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the major theories and techniques of counseling. The role of counselor, the needs and problems of the client and the assessment of the counseling situation will be investigated. Multicultural counseling approaches will be included.Prerequisite: PSY 101. Take PSY-101;
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a broad survey of the range of physical, developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and sensory disabilities. The course considers the impact of disability on the self and the family throughout the life span, and focuses on psychological, educational, and societal adaptations to disability.Prerequisite: PSY 101~ Take PSY-101;
  • 3.00 Credits

    A survey is provided in this course of the major theories of learning. Particular consideration will be given to human verbal learning, thinking, cognitive processing, behavior modification, and the technology of learning. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or EDU 206 or PSY 206. Take PSY-101 EDU-206 or PSY-206;
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course an investigation of the biological, psychological, and social components of motivation and emotion in both classical and contemporary theories is undertaken. An attempt is made to understand why behavior occurs at all and why one behavior is selected over another.Prerequisite: PSY 101. Take PSY-101;
  • 3.00 Credits

    This courses examines the theoretical and empirical literature on the psychology of women. Topics include: the social construction of gender; a closer look at gender differences; growing up female; communication styles; women and work; women and intimate relationships. Prerequisite: take PSY 202 or PSY 203 or PSY 204. Take PSY-202 PSY-203 or PSY-204;
  • 3.00 Credits

    An examination of major theories of counseling as applied to group counseling is undertaken in this course. A special emphasis is given to an examination of group process and the stages of group development from formation to termination and follow-up. Some basic issues in group membership and leadership and an overview of professional and ethical issues will be presented.Prerequisite: PSY 101. Take PSY-101;
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