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PSYC 3170 - Psychology of theAfricanAmericanExperience (3-0-3)
This course will explore the experiences of people of African descent in America. It
will examine their cultural and historical influences and will consider the core values,
beliefs and behaviors found amongAfricanAmericans.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
PSYC 3180 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (3-0-3)
This course includes studies of multicultural trends including characteristics and
concerns of diversegroups; attitudes andbehavior based on factors as age, gender,
race, social class, sexual orientation, ethnicity and culture, etc. This course ismeant to
encourage students to reflect on the effect of culture on their ownbehavior,
cognitions, and affect.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
PSYC 3210 - Abnormal ChildPsychology (3-0-3)
Abnormal ChildPsychologyprovides an introduction to thehistorical and
contemporary perspectives, etiologies, research, and treatment modalities for atypical
childdevelopment. By the end of thecourse, students should have a better
understanding of the 1.) evolution of theories regarding atypical child development 2.)
distinction between abnormal development andnormal developmental deviance3.)
putative etiologies of childhood disorders 4.) symptoms of disorders commonly
diagnosed during childhood and5.) empirically-supported interventions to ameliorate
maladjustment in children.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC 2103.
PSYC 3300 - Ethics inProfessional Issues (3-0-3)
This course is to stimulate students to think about major issues related to professional
practice in human services and to challenge students to formulate positions on these
issues. Students will become familiar with the various ethics codes and develop an
ability to apply these codes to a variety of specific problem situations. The course also
examines ethical and legal standards, risk management, professional credentialing,
and standards for the helping profession.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3350 - Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3)
A study of the scientific and cultural bases of various conceptions of undesirable
behavior. Applications of principles derived frombasic researchwill be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3510 - Psychological Testing andMeasurement (2-2-3)
An overview of psychological evaluation with emphasis on uses of personality, ability,
and achievement tests including basic descriptive statistics, item development, and
critical issues in the field of testing.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andMATH 1231 or PSYC 2105.
PSYC 3520 - Theories of Personality (3-0-3)
An introduction to the major theories of personality, including the psychoanalytic,
humanistic, and trait approaches. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC 2103.
PSYC 3530 - HealthPsychology (3-0-3)
An examination of the psychological factors affecting wellness, including emotional,
cognitive, social, and behavioral aspects. Biopsychological mechanisms underlying
illness andmethods for improving healthwill be included.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3560-ResearchMethods inPsychology (3-0-3)
This course provides students with an introduction to research design andmethods in
psychology. Topics include learning to review the primary literature; developing a
research idea and the development, execution, and interpretation of findings from
common research designs; basic analysis of research results; and the basics of an
effective written presentation of project and results. Upon completion of this course,
