400
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.
Explains the scientific study of stress, including stress measurement, empirical findings, and theory. Evaluates evidence about the causes, physiological and psychological manifestation, and treatment of stress. Prerequisite: PSY 100 and 6 additional PSY credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
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. 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. Recommended: PSY 211, PSY 285, PSY 385.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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. Recommended: PSY 211, PSY 285, PSY 385.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
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.