Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.

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.

Introduction to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and research activities of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisite: PSY 250.

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.

Analysis of current research in specified areas of neuroscience; critiquing and discussing primary literature and the students' current research relating to specific topics. Students will repeat this course for a maximum of 2 credits. Identical to BIO 487. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: signed neuroscience major and prior or concurrent neuroscience research experience through BIO 403 or PSY 496.

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.

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.

The student, with guidance from two faculty sponsors, researches and writes an undergraduate thesis. Prerequisites: PSY 211 or STA 282 or STA 382 with a grade of B or better; PSY 285 with a grade of B or better; overall GPA 3.0; permission of instructor.