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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Discussion of theory and research relevant to human development in the areas of perception, cognition, language, moral reasoning, and social and emotional development from birth through adolescence Prerequisite: PSY 1005.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines adult development and adjustment from a biopsychosocial-developmental systems perspective. Specifically, adulthood will be looked at within several major defining contexts, e.g. culture, selfhood, change, career, and family. Film and literature will be used within an experiential learning environment to explore this critical topic. Prerequisite: PSY 1005.
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3.00 Credits
Roles, functions, tools and settings that define a consulting psychologist will be explored with an emphasis on the corporate world. Small groups, role-playing, videos and other experiential exercises will clarify and supplement readings, research and discussion. Prerequisites: PSY 1005 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Continuing demographic changes occurring globally as well as nationally have accelerated research in and theorizing about heretofore neglected aspects of human development. The "graying" of the humanpopulation, therefore, yields much interest in the topic of adulthood and aging. This course will explore the adult experience using a life-span perspective and a contextual analysis including contributions from the fields of anthropology, biology, psychology, and sociology. Prerequisite: PSY 1005 or Permission of the Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Almost all of our behavior takes place in the presence of other people. A number of small group practitioners and researchers have presented explanations for the why and how of individual behavior in group and team settings. Through the vehicle of the class as laboratory students will experientially examine a number of theories and concepts about individual behavior in group/team settings. Students through class discussions will learn to observe, understand, examine and influence team and group development. Prerequisite: PSY 1005 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Counseling theory, skills, and research are incorporated in this course to help the student understand the counseling relationship and the qualities characteristic of effective counselors. Developmental and crisis intervention modes of counseling will be presented in addition to interviewing strategies. Various approaches to helping people change will be emphasized through the primary theories and techniques of counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 1005 or Permission of the Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, participants will review and discuss current applicable social science literature in an attempt to answer some of the following questions: Who is a leader? What is leadership? Does effective leadership originate in a person or in a set of actions or behaviors? What do we know about developing leaders? How do the constraints of organizations inhibit or facilitate leadership development? What is your current leadership style? These and related questions will be examined by class members through lectures, case studies, self-assessments, and experiential activities. Prerequisite: PSY 1005.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the scientific investigation of the basic processes of learning and behavior. Topics of discussion will include the traditional theories, methodologies, and empirical findings of classical and instrumental conditioning, in addition to the more contemporary topics such as the biological basis of learning and the study of cognition. Prerequisite: PSY 1005.
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3.00 Credits
The behavior of humans and animals will be examined from a biological perspective. Emphasis will be placed upon the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and how understanding its functioning allows an understanding of behavior. The characteristics of individual neurons and the manner in which their interactions support behavior will be explored. Topics to be covered include drug action in the central nervous system, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, and physiology of survival behaviors. Prerequisite: PSY 1005.
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3.00 Credits
A critical consideration of the development of the field of psychology as a science and a profession including its roots in philosophy and physiology. Emphases will be placed on current theoretical developments including efforts to make the history more inclusive of the contributions women and minorities have made to the field
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