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students will have a solid foundation in the methods used to study psychological
functioning.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101, PSYC 2103, andMATH1231ORPSYC2105.
PSYC 3800 - Selected Topics inPsychology (3-0-3)
An exploration of various topics and issues in the fields of psychology & human
services. May be repeated for credit up to two times, when topic varies
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
PSYC 4110 - ThePsychology of Gender (3-0-3)
A study of the social construct of “gender” and its impact on individuals and societies;
its interactions with biological aspects and determinants of sex; its variations across
cultures; and various aspects of human sexual behavior, including their relationship to
conceptualizations of gender.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC 2103.
PSYC 4120 - Physiological Psychology (3-0-3)
An introduction to the complex interrelationships between biological and mental
processes with a particular emphasis on the impact of physiology (e.g., nervous and
endocrine systems) on behavior. It is recommended that students complete at least
one college-level biology courseprior to taking this course.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andBIOL 1111 or 1107.
PSYC 4130 - Introduction toCognitivePsychology (3-0-3)
An examination of the major theories and research findings in areas of human
cognition such as informationprocessing and problem-solving.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 4160-Death andDying (3-0-3)
This course is a senior-level seminar providing students with an examination of the
psychological foundations and correlates of attitudes toward death, death anxiety and
grief; cross-cultural perspectives; death education; stages of children’s’ awareness;
coping with grief and fears; legal issues surrounding death; and attitudes towards the
afterlife. The course maintains a focus on death and dying issues in the dynamic
context of life and living.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC2103.
PSYC 4170-Advanced Theories: Psychoanalytic andExistential (3-0-3)
This course provides students with a thorough examination of two important theories
that have been influential both in understanding personality development and in the
practice of psychotherapy: psychoanalytic and existential theories. Both theories will
be studied in depth and the student will read primary sources for some of the major
theorists, including Freud andYalom.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101, PSYC 2103, and
either
PSYC 3120
or
PSYC 3520.
PSYC 4190 - Adolescent Psychology (3-0-3)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to
characteristics and theories of adolescent development. The course will cover
theoretical foundations and transitions of adolescence. This class also examines
contexts that affect adolescent development, such as peers and the family. The final
portion of the class will examines problems (e.g., depression and suicide, substance
abuse, and delinquency) and opportunities (e.g., career development) encountered by
adolescents.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC2103.
PSYC 4490 - Internship/Practicum inPsychology (0-V-3)
A directed and supervised internship or practicum. Students select an appropriate
site, arrange an internship, prepare a learning agreement, work 150 hours (minimum)
on-site, and prepare a log and presentation for fellow internship students. Requires
permission of program coordinator andDirector of Experiential Learning.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101, PSYC 3110, and senior status.
