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PSYC 4500 - Senior Seminar and Internship/Practicum inPsychology II (0-V-3)
An optional second internship or practicum experience. Students select an
appropriate site, arrange an internship, prepare a learning agreement, work 150 hours
(minimum) on-site, produce a project for the site, and prepare a log and presentation
for their fellow internship students.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101, PSYC 3110, PSYC 4490 or HMSV 4490, and senior
status.
PSYC 4540 - Introduction to Learning andBehavior (3-0-3)
An introductory examination of themajor theories of learning with an emphasis on the
application of these theories to the modification of complex human behavior. Ethical
issues associatedwith theuseof behavior change strategies will be a focus.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC 3560.
PSYC 4560 – Infancy (3-0-3)
This course will introduce students to the current theories and research about infant
development. Topics include theories and methods of developmental psychology and
cognitive, social-emotional, and biological during infancy. The course will end with an
evaluation of social policies that impact infants and their parents.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101, PSYC2103, andPSYC 3560.
PSYC 4590 - ResearchApplications inPsych (3-0-3)
Designed to further student knowledge of the uses of research methodologies in
psychology, topics for this course include research question design, literature review
preparation, and research design selection, among others. The course will also
require the application of course content to thedesign of a research project.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, PSYC 3560, and either PSYC2105ORMATH 1231.
PSYC 4600 - AppliedResearchPracticum II (3-0-3)
A student-driven research course that incorporates a “lab” component designed to
provide an opportunity for students who would like to scientifically investigate specific
questions in Psychology and gain research experience. Students enrolled in the
course will spend the semester primarily focused on data collection, analysis, and
writing and presenting their final research project. Course goals are as follows: (1)
exploration and application of research methodology to topics exposed to in previous
courses; (2) application of information learned in previous courses; (3) providing and
encouraging faculty/student mentorship opportunities; (4) obtaining experience in
addressing specific issues inPsychology that may lead to career advancement.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4590
PSYC 4800 - AdvancedSelectedTopics inPsychology (3-0-3)
An exploration of various topics and issues in the fields of psychology and human
services. May be repeated up to two times for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 4900 - DirectedReadings inPsychology (3-0-3)
An in-depth examination of an area of student interest outside the usual focus of the
psychology curriculum closely directedby a facultymember.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 and approval of department head.
PSYC 4999A - Senior Evaluation
This course is designed to provide formal assistance for senior students as they
prepare for employment and/or graduate school application and to provide data of use
in assessing the Psychology & Human Services curriculum. Students are required to
attend four class meetings that include the following components: seminars on job
search strategies and application for graduate/professional school; completion of
surveys assessing the quality of the psychology degree program; a standardized
subject test in psychology to assess student’s knowledge in comparison to national
norms; a senior exit interview.
Approval of theDepartment Head is required for registration.
