Psychology Courses (PSY)

An introduction to the principles of behavior. This course represents a comprehensive overview of the major areas of study within the field of psychology. Particular focus is placed on the scientific and experimental aspects of psychological thinking.
Prerequisites: REA 101, ENG 101, and MAT 102

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

An introduction to the principles of behavior. This course represents a comprehensive overview of the major areas of study within the field of psychology. Particular focus is placed on the scientific and experimental aspects of psychological thinking.
Prerequisites: PSY 111

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

Historical overview of abnormal psychology; criteria of abnormal behavior; symptomatology and dynamics of anxiety based disorder and severe mental disorder/psychoses; therapeutic considerations.
Prerequisites: PSY 111 and 112

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

The rationale and skills of the scientific method are applied to the study of behavior. The student is introduced to the structure and language of scientific thinking, with particular focus on concepts and issues in measurement, experimental design and ethics.
Prerequisite: PSY 111, 112, and SSD 215
Co-requisite: SSD 329

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

A systematic presentation of the major theories and research on the origins and development of psychological processes from conception through childhood, including behavioral disorders of childhood and their management.
Prerequisite: PSY 111

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

A systematic study of the emerging psychological processes during the ambiguous transition period between childhood and early adult years, including discussion of the typical behavioral disorders associated with adolescence and the behavioral intervention strategies for managing these disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY 111

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

(also listed as SOC 301). A systematic study of the psychological processes of adulthood and aging, this course focuses on the psychiatric and psychological aspects of the aging process, as well as the effects aging on family and other social relationships.
Prerequisite: PSY 111 or SOC 111

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

An introduction to the nature of psychological theory building, this course illustrates the nature and development of theories in psychology with examples drawn from the psychoanalytic, humanistic and behavioral models for personality development.
Prerequisite: PSY 111 and 112

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

(also listed as SOC 322): An introduction to the major theories and research focusing on the behavior of the individual as he or she is influenced by others in the social environment.
Prerequisite: PSY 111 and 112

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

An introduction to the basic principles and experimental variables which govern the acquisition, modification and extinction of both simple and complex animal and human behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 111 and 112

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

An introduction to the physiology of behavior, this course presents an overview of the basic concepts of neurophysiology and neuroanatomy in relation to the complex intervention between behavioral phenomena and the physiological processes and structures.
Prerequisite: PSY 111, 112, and BIO 102 or above

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to study a number of additional sub areas within the field of psychology. The sub area to be taught is selected according to student and faculty interest. As topics vary, this class may be taken more than once.
Prerequisite: PSY 111, 112

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

This course introduces the student to concepts, principles, techniques, and issues in behavioral observation and psychometric theory.
Prerequisite: PSY 111, 112, and SSD 215

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

This course introduces the student to the physiological processes and psychophysical principles governing our sensing of an external or internal stimulus. It also provides an overview of the theories and psychological models developed to explain how we organize and interpret stimulus information.
Prerequisite: PSY 111, 112, 326, and SSD 215

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

A comparison of the major schools and miniature systems which have emerged historically within the discipline of psychology, this course provides a major summary and review of psychological thinking and research from an historical perspective. Prerequisite: Senior standing with all other core courses completed.

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

Provides students with an understanding of the terminology, logic, and procedures used in research. Students integrate statistical procedures with research methods and develop critical thinking skills regarding research. The course is designed to help students acquire fundamental skills in organizing, displaying, reading, and interpreting data including the use of standard computer software, such as SPSS package, to analyze the data.
Prerequisite: PSY 216 and SSD 329

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

Provides students with an opportunity to consolidate their research and writing skills under the supervision of a senior faculty member. Following the structural and stylistic guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the student identifies a research problem, reviews the primary literature on the problem, formulates a set of research hypotheses, and designs a research plan to evaluate the hypotheses.
Prerequisite: PSY 421

Credit: 3 Semester Hours

This course is offered only to senior psychology majors during the fall semester of the senior year. This course is designed to guide psychology majors through their senior paper project while working with their assigned senior research supervisor.

Credit: 1 Semester Hour

This course is offered only to senior psychology majors during the spring semester of the senior year. This course is designed to aid students in the completion of their senior paper project through the advisement of their assigned senior research supervisor.

Credit: 1 Semester Hour