Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 1100 Contemporary Issues in Psyc
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
An introduction to major contemporary issues affecting society from a psychological perspective. Topics include the difference between scientific and "pop" psychology and the ethics, legitimacy, and practical implications of various debatable issues in psychology.
PSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
A broad survey of the major topics in psychology, including research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal psychology.
PSYC 1101H Honors Intro to Psychology
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Program Coordinator
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
This course is an honors course introduction to pyschology which examines psychological science as it applies to modern thought and practice. Students will use the scientific methods of psychology to critically analyze behavior and mental processes in humans and other animals. Students will also apply psychological pricniples to life experiences across a wide range of contexts.
PSYC 2101 Psychology of Adjustment
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Credit Hours: (3-0-3).
An introduction to applied psychological theory and research concerning mental health and well-being.
PSYC 2103 Human Growth & Devel
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
A non-laboratory introduction to human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development.
PSYC 2570 Intro to Applied Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Credit Hours: (3-0-3).
An introduction to the application of psychology to daily life and work. The course focuses on understanding, measuring, changing, and improving the behavior of humans in their various environments, including educational, business workplace and interpersonal relationships.
PSYC 3020 Interviewing & Counseling
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
A course focused on developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to effective interviewing and counseling in a variety of settings including social agencies, education, health care, and business. Emphasis on experimental learning of interviewing skills and strategies.
PSYC 3040 Social Psychology
Prerequisite: Psyc 1101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
The scientific study of behavior of individuals in social situations and how behavior and mental processes are affected by other people and groups. Topics covered include the social self, group processes, stereotyping and prejudice, attitudes, conformity, attraction and relationships and helping others.
PSYC 3050 Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Abnormal behavior and psychopathology will be explored from different theoretical perspectives as will the historical, social and individual factors that define abnormality. The etiology, classification, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders will be studied.
PSYC 3060 Organizational Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Study of the application of psychological principles to human behavior in the workplace with focus on how the workplace context of leaders, co-workers, and organizational policies, structure, and culture affect employee attitudes and actions. Topics include motivation, leadership, employee selection and assessment, team development, program design and evaluation, and occupational health.
PSYC 3065 Family Systems
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
An advanced look at the group dynamics of the family with its own language, roles, rules, and patterns. Focus is on the intersection of family with social institutions and micro, meso, and macro influences on family functioning. The course will include theoretical perspectives, current issues, public policy, and resources available to improve family functioning.
PSYC 3850 Forensic Psychology
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
This course examines the relationship between psychology and law, focusing on the roles of psychologists in legal settings. The course focuses on the applicability of various psychological theories to criminal justice processes. Topics include competence evaluations, rehabilitation potential, accuracy of eyewitness testimony, the psychology of jury selection, bystander apathy, the insanity defense, and the effectiveness of the polygraph, among others.