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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Concentrated studies in contemporary psychology, such as decision making, intervention methods, gender issues, developmental issues, and health issues. Students may repeat this course as the topics meet their individual curricula needs. Prerequisite: One 200-level PSY course.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides supervised work experience for qualified juniors in psychology. The agencies where students will work may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug treatment programs, community mental health clinics, mental hospitals, schools for handicapped children, schools for emotionally disturbed children, and criminal justice treatment centers. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. Prerequisites: GPA of at least 2.5, both overall and in psychology; five courses in psychology above the introductory level; and permission of the department's director of external training.
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3.00 Credits
A review of the origins of psychology as a science. Major theories of human functioning are presented in connection with the people and events that produced them. Prerequisite: Five courses in psychology above the introductory level.
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3.00 Credits
The phrase motivational techniques is being applied to an ever-increasing number of activities in areas such as business, personal development, sports, and health. Traditionally, the study of motivation has been concerned with factors that influence the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior. This course provides an overview of the biological, learned, cognitive, and affective factors that help energize our actions and encourages a critical appraisal of the psychological foundations of popular motivational programs. Prerequisites: Three PSY courses above the introductory level.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an exploration of those theories, principles, and practices involved in the practice of clinical and counseling psychology. The course examines historical foundations, the four major theoretical models in clinical and counseling psychology (psychodynamics, behavioral and cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and family systems), stages of psychotherapy, areas of specialization, ethical standards, and graduate training and professional practices. Prerequisite: Three PSY courses above the introductory level.
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3.00 Credits
The third course in the research methodology sequence, applies the principles of research design to the study of contemporary psychological issues. In this capstone course, independent projects allow students to gain firsthand research experience. Prerequisite: C- or above in PSY 372, or permission of instructor. (Writing-intensive course) Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides supervised work experience for qualified seniors in psychology. The agencies where students will work may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug treatment programs, community mental health clinics, mental hospitals, schools for handicapped children, schools for emotionally disturbed children, and criminal justice treatment centers. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. Prerequisites: GPA of at least 2.5, both overall and in psychology; five courses in psychology above the introductory level; and permission of the department's director of external training.
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3.00 Credits
Seminar will focus on selected topics of major contemporary interest in the field. Instructor of record will enlist other faculty members from the department who have special expertise in these areas for presentation to the seminar participants. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program in psychology.
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3.00 Credits
Preparation of an honors thesis under the supervision of a departmental advisor and defense of the thesis before a departmental Honors Committee. Prerequisite: PSY 487.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
For superior students. Projects are selected by the students with permission of the instructor. Emphasis on individual study of the literature and, where appropriate, research work. A meeting with the faculty advisor is held each week for discussion of methodology, for review of recent developments in psychology, and for presentation of student progress reports. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.
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