Psychology Course Descriptions

PSY 4000 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010 and Junior or Senior Standing
The development of psychology from the philosophical antecedents to its present status as a science and a profession. Each system of ideas which has contributed to the development of psychology will be studied and evaluated.

PSY 4010 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement (3)

Prerequisites: Junior, Senior status or permission of instructor
An overview of death issues from a multicultural, developmental perspective. Topics covered include changing attitudes, the American death system, death across the life span, coping supporting caregivers, ethical/legal issues, funeral and memorialization practices.

PSY 4060 - Group Dynamics (3)

Analysis of the nature and origin of small groups and interaction processes. Emphasis on methodology, group development, conflict, decision making, leadership, and task performance.

PSY 4120 - Human Factors (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010, PSY 2010, PSY 3180 and Junior or Senior standing
Introduction to the basic topics in the field of human factors engineering; human functional limitations in areas such a sensation and perception, learning and memory, motor skills, and ergonomics.

PSY 4140 - Learning and Behavioral Disorders (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010 or 3130
An overview of theories, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Program considerations for learning disabled and behavioral disordered children will be highlighted.

PSY 4150 - Behavior Modification: Theories and Practice (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Theories, principles, and techniques of cognitive and behavioral management for use in schools, clinics, hospitals, and agencies. Emphasizes behavior management techniques.

PSY 4350 - Psychology of Personality (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010 and Junior or Senior standing
The major theories of human personality are studied with emphasis on scientific research in the area.

PSY 4360 - Abnormal Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010 and Junior or Senior standing
A consideration of various forms of psychological abnormality in terms of the settings in which they appear. Attention directed to methods of prevention and treatment. Topics covered: anxiety disorders, functional psychosis, mental disorders with brain pathology.

PSY 4370 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 4360 and Junior or Senior standing
Introduces students to major perspectives and practices in contemporary clinical psychology. Reviews clinical interventions in response to psychopathology; focuses on case conceptualization, specialty areas within the field, and practical issues in the professional practice of psychology in clinical settings.

PSY 4380 Military Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 1010
This course provides a survey of the major areas in military psychology. Principal topics include: leadership training, persuasion and propaganda, human factors engineering, selection, classification and assignment, optimizing human performance under adverse conditions, ethnic and gender issues, clinical and consulting activities and careers in military pscychology.

PSY 4444 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)

The understanding of human behavior across cultural contexts.

PSY 4500 - Psychology Applied to Work (3)

Survey course covering the major topics within the field of I/O psychology including employee selection, training and development, performance appraisal, job analysis, leadership, work motivation, and organizational development.

PSY 4610, 4620, 4630, 4640, 4650, 4660, 4670, 4680 - Special Topics (1-3 Each)

Prerequisites: PSY 1010 and Permission of Instructor
Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.

PSY 4840 - Honors: Research (3)

Prerequisites: All psychology core courses; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; and permission of instructor.
This course is offered on an individual basis. Students are required to design, conduct, and report the results of an original research project.

PSY 4850 - Honors: Field Experience (3)

Prerequisites: All psychology core courses; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; and permission of instructor.
An internship program in which students work in the local community. It provides a practical context in which the student can apply, integrate, and analyze classroom material. Students will be supervised on site by practicing professionals.