Psychology    101

3 (crs.)

General Psychology (XS)

A beginning course in psychology designed to provide an understanding of contemporary approaches to human behavior and to lay the foundation for additional work in psychology. Students must complete a course research requirement.

Psychology    102Q1

3 (crs.)

General Psychology: Ethnic Studies (ES)(XS)

A beginning course in psychology designed to provide an understanding of contemporary approaches to human behavior and to lay the foundation for additional work in psychology. Students must complete a course research requirement.

Psychology    123

3 (crs.)

Psychology Orientation: From College to Career

A foundational course in preparing for undergraduate study in Psychology and successful transition to employment or post graduate study. Topics could include but are not limited to the following: introduction to the Psychology Program and faculty; timely graduation; research, internship, and extracurricular training and educational opportunities; professional development (e.g., resume construction, interviewing practice) and ethics; employment opportunities for people with a bachelor’s degree in psychology; and applying to and preparing for graduate school. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, or 110.

Psychology    203

3 (crs.)

Psychological Statistics (XM)

Descriptive statistical methods including frequency distributions and measures of central tendency, variability, and effect size. Introduction to inferential statistical methods including confidence intervals and null hypothesis statistical testing with t-tests, analysis of variance, and simple regression. (Statistics courses offered by other programs typically will not substitute for this course in meeting psychology major or minor requirements.) A portion of the seats may be reserved for psychology majors. Prerequisite: MATH 104, 105, 106, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, or 114 and a grade of C or better, or placement into MATH 171 or 201.

Psychology    225

1 – 3 (crs.)

Psychology Field Study

Formal library (e.g. reading, use of databases) and classroom study of selected areas followed by field study, often in remote locations. Sensitivity for host cultures and/or special populations and ethical responsibility during data collection emphasized. Information on specific trips, fees, transportation and expenses are announced each time the course is scheduled. May be retaken with change of topic. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110 or instructor consent.

Psychology    260

3 (crs.)

Psychology of Gender (XS)

Study of the psychological theories and research concerning gender in and across cultures. Topics, as they relate to gender, include language and communication, physical and mental development and health over the lifespan, work relationships, education, sexuality, power, and the media. Cross-listed: PSYCH 260/WG STDS 260. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110; or instructor consent.

Psychology    271

3 (crs.)

Cross-Cultural Psychology (ES)(XS)

Study of contemporary psychological theories and research concerning similarities and differences across cultures. Emphasis on cultural, ethnic and racial groups within the United States. Topics include ethnocentrism, stereotypes, prejudice, psychological processes across cultures, and cross-cultural interactions. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    275

3 (crs.)

Research Methods

Introduction to the principles of research design and methodology as they apply to the study of psychological processes and behavior. Topics include ethics in research, measurement, and both experimental and non-experimental research design. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    303

3 (crs.)

Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

A description and interpretation of behavior types considered deviant and/or maladaptive. Various methods of treatment including psychotherapy are considered. A portion of the seats may be reserved for psychology majors and minors. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110 or instructor consent.

Psychology    304

3 (crs.)

Psychology of Religion

Discussion of theory and research findings on religious development across the life span.  Topics covered include the effects of religion on behavior, forms of religious experience, religion and personality, and the measurement of religiosity.  Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    305

3 (crs.)

Social Psychology

Scientific study of human social processes, motivation, and behavior. Topics include personal and social identity, social perception, attitudes, social influence, prejudice, interpersonal attraction and close relationships, aggression, and prosocial behavior. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    310

3 (crs.)

Comparative Psychology

A survey of the concepts and techniques used in the comparative analysis of animal behavior.  Prerequisite: 6 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110 or instructor consent.

Psychology    311

3 (crs.)

Trends and Topics in Psychology

Focused examination of theory, perspectives, research, or current trends on a selected topic in Psychology. Students may take the course twice with different content. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    320

3 (crs.)

Health Psychology

A study of psychological and environmental factors in the cause, treatment, and prevention of disease; including history, research methodology, theory, and the role of health psychologists in influencing contemporary health care practices. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    338

3 (crs.)

Adult Development and Aging

A study of the developmental tasks of early, middle, and late adulthood. Work, marriage, parenthood, retirement, death, and other issues will be examined with regard to cognitive, emotional, motivational, and psycho-social functioning through the adult years. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    341

3 (crs.)

Software Applications in Psychological Statistics

Focus on exploration, interpretation, and presentation of psychological research data. Emphasis on software applications to analyze, visualize, and model data.  Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110 and PSYCH 203 or equivalent courses in statistics.

Psychology    360

3 (crs.)

Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence

A survey of human development theories and research. Topics include the biological, cognitive, emotional and social development of the individual from the prenatal period through adolescence. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104 or 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    363

3 (crs.)

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

A survey of the facts, principles, and theories of industrial and organization psychology. Topics include employee selection and evaluation, training, leadership, and work-related attitudes. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    367

3 (crs.)

Psychopharmacology

Overview of how the major classes of psychoactive drugs affect the brain and behavior. Topics include the biological mechanisms of drug action, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the development of tolerance and dependency, and clinical use of drugs. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    380

3 (crs.)

Cognitive Psychology

Examination of the cognitive systems that underlie the processing and storage of information. Topics may include perception, object versus face recognition, attention, short and long-term memory, memory distortion, language comprehension, concept formation, decision-making, and other related issues. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    383

3 (crs.)

Biological Psychology

An overview of how physiological processes regulate behavior with a focus on neuroanatomical organization and neurochemical events that mediate human activity.  Prerequisite: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110 or instructor consent.

Psychology    384

3 (crs.)

Biological Psychology Laboratory

A study of the techniques and experimentation in physiological psychology with a focus on human behavior. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    390

3 (crs.)

Sport Psychology (SS)

This course, designed around interactive discussions, explores the developing relationship between the fields of psychology and athletic activity. It examines professional issues such as the certification and services for athletes and techniques used in treatment and maximizing performance. Other topics include athlete characteristics, both mental and physical, current advances in sport science and the societal perceptions and issues surrounding athletics. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    391

3 (crs.)

Developmental Psychology

A survey of the theory and research of psychological development from conception through old age. Topics include social, cognitive, and emotional development, attachment, impact of genes and environment on behavior, and health throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    398

3 (crs.)

Theories and Principles of Learning

Discussion and evaluation of major concepts, theories, principles and research findings in learning.  Prerequisites: PSYCH 101, 102Q1, 104, 110, or instructor consent.

Psychology    420

3 (crs.)

Psychology of Allyship

This course explores the psychological foundations of allyship, examining how individuals can actively support and advocate for others. Students will investigate issues such as inequality, identify, and social change, as well as the importance of perspective taking and empathy. The course will also cover the drivers of action on behalf of others and the various forms of allyship and advocacy in both online and offline contexts. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, the course emphasizes skills essential for effective advocacy. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    422

3 (crs.)

Memory, Mind, and the Law

This course highlights the unique insight that cognitive psychology offers into understanding and improving various aspects of the criminal justice system (e.g., police interrogations, line-up identification procedures). Research and theory on topics such as memory, attention, the active processing of information, decision making, and face recognition will be discussed. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    423

3 (crs.)

Neuropsychology of Autism Spectrum Disorder

This course will examine human neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience theories related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The beginning of the course will consider historical aspects of the disorder as well as the observable behavioral features used for diagnosis. The rest of the course is devoted to examining ASD through a neuroscientific perspective, and a majority of the course readings will come from primary sources that have made significant contributions to the field. This course will examine the history of Autism/ASD and consider observable behavioral features used for diagnosis. A central focus of the course is the neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience of the spectrum. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    424

3 (crs.)

Translational Psychology

Students will collaborate to investigate complex psychological phenomena and topics by reviewing primary source theoretical and empirical articles and books. Students will then communicate their knowledge about the phenomena and topics by developing collaborative professional-level presentations for different types of audiences. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    426

3 (crs.)

Evidence-Based Practices in Clinical Psychology

The course will explore practices in clinical psychology set forth by The Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12) of the American Psychological Association in its efforts to observe the scientist-practitioner model. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    427

3 (crs.)

Ethics in Teaching, Research, and Practice

Examination of ethical and legal principles and practices across multiple domains of psychology including but not limited to research, teaching, and clinical practice. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    446

1 – 3 (crs.)

Independent Study

See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. (A maximum of 6 credits of INTRDSCP 399, PSYCH 446, 456, 474, or 480 may be counted toward the minimum credits requirement of any Psychology major or minor.) Prerequisites: Junior standing with GPA of 3.0 or higher and 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275.

Psychology    451

3 (crs.)

Seminar in Applied Psychology

Review of personnel selection, development, assessment; introduction to engineering psychology, consumer psychology, psychology and social interaction; relationship with other professions.  Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    455

3 (crs.)

Sensation and Perception

This course examines the sensory organs, neural mechanisms, and cognitive processes involved in human visual and auditory perception. Topics include color vision, the perception of form and depth, motion, visual and auditory illusions, speech perception, and auditory space perception. In-class demonstrations are incorporated to illustrate perceptual phenomena. An overriding theme is the neural basis of perceptual processes. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent. These prerequisites will be waived for Neuroscience’s minors who are not Psychology majors.

Psychology    456

1 – 3 (crs.)

Related Readings

See Related Readings under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. (A maximum of 6 credits of INTRDSCP 399, PSYCH 446, 456, 474, or 480 may be counted toward the minimum credit requirement of any Psychology major or minor.) Prerequisite: Junior standing with GPA of 3.0 or higher and 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275.

Psychology    464

3 (crs.)

History of Psychology

An integrative course, to provide perspective on the field of psychology by examining the issues common to all subfields of the discipline.  Topics will include philosophical and empirical antecedents to psychology, the historical development of the major psychological schools of thought and current manifestations of lasting questions in the field. Prerequisite: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    470

3 (crs.)

Research in Psychology

Design and completion of an individual or collaborative research project including literature review, data collection, data analysis and public presentation of research findings (e.g., research paper, research poster, oral research presentation). Also includes coverage of advanced research methods topics. Prerequisites: 18 credits of Psychology and a grade of B or better in both PSYCH 203 and 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    473

3 (crs.)

Personality and Individual Differences

Theory and research on the organization of thinking, feeling, and behavior within individuals. Topics include genetic, environmental, and developmental determinants on differences between people. Students who have taken PSYCH 307 may not take PSYCH 473. Prerequisites: 18 credits of Psychology and PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.

Psychology    474

3 – 6 (crs.)

Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is one of two options offered to Honors students to meet the senior capstone requirement of The Honors College. Students who choose the thesis engage in research as an independent study over two semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) with the support of a faculty advisor. They decide on a topic in their major or minor, address recent scholarship, develop a prospectus, and produce substantial work (e.g., a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, or creative arts exhibit or production). At the end of the term in which the capstone is completed, students give presentations at the Honors Thesis Symposia. Credits are applied to the respective program. (A maximum of 6 credits of INTRDSCP 399, PSYCH 446, 456, 474, or 480 may be counted toward the minimum credit requirement of any Psychology major or minor). Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior enrollment in HNRS 175Q and HNRS 275Q, and at least Junior status, and 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 and instructor consent.

Psychology    480

1 – 6 (crs.)

Advanced Research in Psychology

The design and analysis of experimental and/or correlational research in psychology.  Emphasis on individual research in selected problem areas and preparation of a research report. (A maximum of 6 credits of INTRDSCP 399, PSYCH 446, 456, 474, or 480 may be counted toward the minimum credit requirement of any Psychology major or minor.) Prerequisites: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 and instructor consent.

Psychology    481

3 (crs.)

Practices in Clinical Psychology

This course explores the roles of scientific inquiry and psychological principles (cognitive, behavioral, and social) in the practice of clinical psychology as means of furthering knowledge and human welfare. Attention will be given to evidence based practices and non-specific factors common to treatments. Additional topics may include professional issues, access and availability of mental health treatment, and the use of assessments in diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisites: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 303 or instructor consent.

Psychology    490

1 – 3 (crs.)

Special Topics

A psychology course on a topic not regularly taught in the program’s curriculum or advanced treatment of existing course content. Students may take the course twice with different content. Descriptions of the course will be available in the psychology office at the beginning of the semester prior to the one when the course is offered. Prerequisites: 18 credits of Psychology to include PSYCH 275 or instructor consent.