PSY - Psychology
Survey of concepts, methods, and fields of psychology. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group III- A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
Basic descriptive and inferential statistics are considered, including measures of central tendency and variability, the normal distribution, the t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and chi-square. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and completion of Mathematics Competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100 and completion of Mathematics Competency
Corequisites
None.
Research-based findings on the development of human behavior from conception through late adulthood. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to cognitive science, the problems it addresses, its evolving models of the mind, its interdisciplinary nature, and its broader ramifications. Identical to
PHL 225. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
PHL 225
Nature, causes, and treatment of mental disorders. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
This course explores traumatic stress and resilience across the lifespan. An emphasis is placed on understanding factors that build resilience in individuals, families, and communities. Recommended: PSY 100
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the various research methodologies in Psychology. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100; one of the following with a grade of C or better: PSY 211,
BIO 500,
HSC 544.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100; one of the following with a grade of C or better: PSY 211, BIO 500, HSC 544.
Corequisites
None.
The relationship between psychology and sport from the perspective of theory, research, and practice. Topics include personality, cognition, motivation-emotion, social processes, and youth sport. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Theory and foundations of testing with some emphasis on the interpretation of test results. Examination of a variety of different tests. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Human development from conception through preschool years. Emphasis on research relevant to understanding development and implications of research for preventing and lessening common developmental problems. Prerequisites:
PSY 220 or
HDF 100 or
EDU 280.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 220 or HDF 100 or EDU 280
Corequisites
None.
Psychological development from childhood through the college years. Main topics are personality, social, and cognitive development. Prerequisite: PSY 220 or HDF 100 or EDU 280.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 220, HDF 100 or EDU 280
Corequisites
None.
Empirical approach to understanding changes and continuities in physiological, cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, and social functioning in later life. Prerequisites:
PSY 220 or signed Gerontology Minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 220 or signed Gerontology Minor
Corequisites
None.
Empirical approach to understanding individual social behavior. Deals with the person and the social environment with a focus in attitudes, interpersonal behavior, and group processes. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Examines human behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include evolutionary theory, sex and mating, child rearing, social relationships, and evolutionary applications to health and work. Prerequisite:
PSY 100 or
ANT 171. Recommended:
BIO 151.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100 or ANT 171
Corequisites
None.
Explores discrimination, barriers, and opportunities specific to women as related to psychological development, affective and cognitive functioning, personality, role behaviors, sexuality, mental health, and empowerment. Identical to WGS 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 334
Introduction to psychology applied to work in terms of historical background, staffing decisions, group interactions, organizational culture and change, occupational health, work motivation, and leadership. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Psychological principles and concepts applied to advertising and selling, promotion, buyer attitudes, consumer behavior, psychological measurement, and prediction in advertising.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the application of principles and theories of psychological research in the legal system. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
A survey of the major theories and principles that are used to describe/explain the individual. The primary focus will be on evaluating and testing theories via research findings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Theory and practice of psychological interviewing and counseling. Recommended:
PSY 220,
PSY 250. Prerequisites:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Applied behavior analysis is the use of principles of learning to address behavior problems of individuals in their natural environments. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Study of the relationship between psychological variables and health, including physiological factors, psychological influences affecting health, behavior and chronic disease, psychology's contribution to health promotion. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
PSY 100. Recommended: HSC 106.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Perception as the result of psychological and physiological processes. Some of the topics covered are vision, audition, pain perception, illusions, pattern recognition and perceptual development. Prerequisites:
PSY 100; a University Program Group II course; competency in written English and mathematics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100; a University Program Group II course; competency in written English and mathematics
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the major theoretical-empirical views that characterize the area of learning and memory. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Study of empirically-derived principles of behavior and their application to parenting, education, therapy, self-management and the treatment of the developmentally disadvantaged. Has animal lab component. Prerequisite:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Second course in psychological research methodology. Students design, execute, interpret, and report psychological research. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
PSY 285 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 285 with a grade of C or better; ENG 201
Corequisites
None.
Overview of the neurological processes underlying organismic behavior. Surveys neurobiological explanations of sensation, movement, motivation, emotion, sleep, learning, neurological disorders, recovery mechanisms. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: One of PSY 100, BIO 112, or HSC 211.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of PSY 100, BIO 112, or HSC 211
Corequisites
None.
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
The historical roots of psychology and their present day manifestations are analyzed. Emphasis is on the more direct antecedents of current thought and practice. Prerequisites:
PSY 285,
PSY 383.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 285, PSY 383
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and research activities of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisite:
PSY 250.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 250
Corequisites
None.
Defines stress and how to measure it, evaluates evidence about causes/correlates of stress, and introduces strategies to deal with stress. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites:
PSY 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of current research in specified areas of neuroscience; students will learn to read, analyze, critique, and present primary literature. Identical to
BIO 487. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
NSC 302; signed Neuroscience major.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
NSC 302; signed Neuroscience major
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
BIO 487
A structured field placement that provides students with an opportunity to apply psychological principles while working in a professional setting. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and 21 completed credit hours in psychology.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor and 21 completed credit hours in psychology
Corequisites
None.
For students who desire to investigate a research problem in psychology. Prerequisite: Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration
Corequisites
None.
For students who accept responsibility for studying a psychological problem on their own. Prerequisite: Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration
Corequisites
None.
The student, with guidance from two faculty sponsors, researches and writes an undergraduate thesis. Prerequisites:
PSY 211QR or
STA 282QR or
STA 382QR with a grade of B or better;
PSY 285 with a grade of B or better; overall GPA 3.0; permission of instructor.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
PSY 211QR or STA 282QR or STA 382QR with a grade of B or better; PSY 285 with a grade of B or better; overall GPA 30; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
Study of problem-oriented subjects for persons already working in psychological services with the intent of continuing their professional growth. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-18(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
Development of practical skills for effective teaching of psychology. No more than 3 hours of
PSY 502 may be applied to a student's psychology major or minor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Focused study in the principles of the application of signed and manual communication with Deaf and other populations for educational, clinical and human service settings.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course covers basic principles of pharmacology, receptor theory, drug classes, methods in basic pharmacology and behavioral pharmacology, and research and theory in behavioral pharmacology. Prerequisites:
PSY 100;
PSY 383 or 384 or 387 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100; PSY 383 or PSY 384 or PSY 387 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Problems and procedures in scaling and in correlational methods related to testing reliability, validity, and measurement error. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
PSY 211QR, 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 211QR, PSY 310.
Corequisites
None.
An extension of topics introduced in
PSY 211QR, with emphasis upon hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Prerequisite:
PSY 211QR or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
PSY 211QR or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Conceptual and empirical background in the dynamics of face-to-face groups and related interpersonal areas. Emphasis is cognitive- theoretical rather than experiential. Prerequisite:
PSY 330 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 330 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
This course explores racism from a psychological viewpoint. The processes involved in the development, maintenance and change of racist attitudes are considered. Prerequisites: Junior or higher standing;
PSY 330 or
SOC 201, a Social Science methods class.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Junior or higher standing; PSY 330 or SOC 201, a Social Science methods class
Corequisites
None.
The application of psychological principles and theories to the courtroom. Prerequisites: coursework in basic statistics (e.g., PSY 211) and research methods (e.g.,
PSY 285); or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
coursework in basic statistics (eg, PSY 211) and research methods (eg, PSY 285); or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
The study of organizations as complex social systems with analyses of individual and group behavior in organizations and responses of organizations to their environment. Prerequisite:
PSY 336 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 336 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the identification, measurement, and development of individual differences. Topics include job analysis, criterion development, personnel selection, training, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: PSY 211, PSY 336; or graduate standing. Recommended: PSY 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 211, PSY 336; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Behavior analysis in business, industry, and human service settings. Applied research in organizations is emphasized. Empirical rather than theoretical approach. Prerequisites:
PSY 336 or
PSY 370 or
PSY 384 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 336 or PSY 370 or PSY 384 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Study of health, well-being, and safety of individuals in the workplace. Prerequisites:
PSY 336 or 379, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 336 or 379, or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Theories regarding the structure and functions of personality. Prerequisite:
PSY 340.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 340
Corequisites
None.
Problems of children deviating from the norm in behavior and adjustment. Prerequisites:
PSY 220,
PSY 250.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 220, PSY 250
Corequisites
None.
Psychological concepts in understanding physical disability from the perspectives of the individual, family and society will be emphasized. Designed for advanced students in health professions. Prerequisites:
PSY 100, 220; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100, PSY 220; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Foundational skills for therapeutic intervention including theory and technique. Prerequisite:
PSY 350 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 350 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Reviews the cognitive processes that operate in skilled reading and focuses on reading development and reading difficulties in K-6th grade. Prerequisite:
PSY 220, 285, 383; or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 220, PSY 285, PSY 383; or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
This course provides an overview of behavioral assessment procedures. Specific topics include functional behavior assessment, functional analysis, task analysis, data collection, and function-based intervention design. Prerequisite:
PSY 370, 384, or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 370, PSY 384, or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the fundamentals of behavior analytic research methods. Prerequisite:
PSY 370, 384; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 370, PSY 384; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
This course reviews characteristics and etiology of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Identical to SPE 530. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Junior standing or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Junior standing or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
SPE 530
Applications of behavior analysis and social learning in medicine, dentistry, and physical health. Prevention, treatment, and long-term maintenance are all considered. Prerequisite:
PSY 384 or
PSY 370 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 384 or PSY 370 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the theories, systems and concepts of motivation and emotion. Prerequisites: Fifteen hours of psychology or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Fifteen hours of psychology or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Converging evidence from human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging research will be examined for topics in attention, perception, memory, language, and emotion. Prerequisites:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 387 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to psychophysiological methods, measures, and applications. Topics include: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; electrophysiological recording; inference using brain, cardiovascular, somatic measures; biofeedback; ergonomic, and other applications. Prerequisite:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 387 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
The use of applied behavior analysis with children and adolescents to promote academic skill development and reduce interfering behaviors. Prerequisites:
PSY 370 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 370 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Physiological events which underlie human and animal behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 387 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Anatomy of the nervous system and its support of behavior. Emphasis is on how various CNS structures function to mediate behavior. Prerequisite:
NSC 302 or
PSY 387, with a C- or better from either, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NSC 302 or PSY 387, with a C- or better from either, or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to cognitive processes; survey of theory and research in memory, thinking, concept formation, problem solving, and language. Prerequisites:
PSY 383.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 383
Corequisites
None.
Supervised field experience for Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Corequisites
None.