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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Explores the entire range of human life from the moment of conception through death. The content is designed to encourage respect for theory and research and at the same time provide information that can be applied in a meaningful, practical sense. In essence, the course tells the story of human beings and how they get to be the way they are.
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Positive Psychology focuses on what is "right" about people and seeks to understand which human strengths are critical for high levels of life satisfaction. This course explores current research that supports the notion that specific human strengths are predictors of optimal psychological well-being. Some of these strengths include: Happiness, Hope, Positive Affect, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Wisdom, Courage, Empathy, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Spirituality, Love, Gainful Employment, Resilience, and many more topics.
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3.00 Credits
Examines in-depth the phenomenon of human sexuality. Topics include sexual myths and fallacies, the female sexual system, the male sexual system, sexual attitudes and behavior in today's society, sexual dysfunctions and treatment. Special emphasis placed on the development of the physical and psychological aspects of a committed, intimate sexual relationship.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the psychology of human performance on organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on individual and group performance in such crucial areas as leadership, communications, conflict resolution, decision making, organizational systems and dynamics. Students study and develop psychological strategies for optimal organizational effectiveness.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic dimensions and skills of the counseling process; an examination of the essential characteristics of an effective counselor; a review of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy; and some experience in applying these components to a counseling situation.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of a single contemporary psychological issue such as: wellness, substance abuse, eating disorders, mother and daughter relationships, spirituality, or a critical examination of specific therapeutic approaches. Topics will rotate based on current research trends and student interest. See course schedule for current topic.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of a wide variety of subject matter that focuses on enhancing athletic and training accomplishments. Emphasis is on the description of relevant psychological techniques that have proven to augment readiness and improve performance in exercise and sport settings.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines current understanding of the psychological processes of Learning and Cognition. Topics covered in the course will investigate phenomena such as: classical conditioning, operant learning, short-term/working memory, long-term memory, attention and language. The emphasis of this course is on the influence of experience on behavior.
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3.00 Credits
In a seminar format, students examine the philosophic and scientific antecedents of modern psychology; beginnings of modern psychology in the various schools of psychology; and contemporary influence of existential and phenomenological psychology. (Prerequisites: PSY 313 and 314, or special permission from the department chair)
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3.00 Credits
Students select a contemporary research question for intensive study. Results of research are shared in a formal oral presentation as well as in a comprehensive written literature review. (Prerequisite: PSY 418)
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