Psychology (PSY)

Introduces the history, methods and content of modern psychology. Covers the history and systems of psychology, psychological research, physiological psychology, psychological processes, developmental psychology, personality, abnormal behavior and social psychology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Explores the sociological and psychological forces that affect interpersonal relationships as individuals work and live together. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the principles of relating to self and others and focuses upon self-growth. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Explores in-depth a specific topic related to the student's personal or career interests in psychology under the direction of a faculty member. Reading proposal must be approved by instructor. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).

Requires students to design and conduct an elementary research project relevant to the student's personal or career interests in psychology under the direction of a faculty member. Requires development of a psychology literature review. Research proposal must be approved by instructor. 0 credits (30-60 contact hours).

Introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistics in design, analysis, and interpretation of psychological research. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (75 contact hours).

Applies scientific methods to psychological research. Provides practical experience in designing and executing a research project using observational, survey, and/or true experimental design methodologies. Requires application of descriptive and inferential statistics and written report of research project results. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (75 contact hours).

Examines physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development throughout the lifespan from conception to death. Reviews concepts, principles, and theories of developmental psychology. Explores influences upon psychological development such as heredity, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines the biophysiological, psychological, sociological, and cultural aspects of death and dying in the evolving global world. Explores variations in the behaviors and attitudes associated with death, dying, and bereavement, with particular attention to the contexts (e.g., cultural, familial, historical, life span developmental) in which these variations occur. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours)

Provides an overview of the demographics of aging, theories of aging and research methods used to study adult development. Examines the biological, psychological and social impact of aging, longevity work, retirement, death and bereavement. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an overview of the theories, diagnoses, and treatments of psychological disorders. Covers the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the etiology, understanding, and management of psychopathology within society. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces specialized topics in the field of psychology to meet current trends and investigations of contemporary issues in the discipline. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles. Lecture: 1.0 - 3.0 credits (15 - 45 contact hours).

Introduces the principles of developmental psychology with emphasis on theory and data relating to the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social developmental aspects. Explores prenatal development through the birth process. Lecture: 0.6 credit (9 contact hours).

Emphasizes theory and data relating to the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social developmental aspects of infancy, toddlerhood, and early childhood. Lecture: 0.6 credit (9 contact hours).

Emphasizes theory and data relating to the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social developmental aspects of middle childhood and adolescence. Lecture: 0.6 credit (9 contact hours).

Emphasizes theory and data relating to the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social developmental aspects of emerging and middle adulthood. Lecture: 0.6 credit (9 contact hours).

Emphasizes theory and data relating to the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social developmental aspects of late adulthood. Explores issues related to death and bereavement. Lecture: 0.6 credit (9 contact hours).