PHI2301 Introduction to Philosophy Co- or Prerequisite: ENG1002 or ENG2001 This course introduces students to philosophi- cal thinking. Students will confront fundamental questions of self and identity, of freedom and de- terminism, of belief and truth, and of ethics and morality. Critical thinking activities will challenge students to incorporate philosophy into their daily lives by applying the questions of philosophy to themselves and their world. 4 quarter hours
Politics
POL2076 American Government Co- or Prerequisite: ENG1002 or ENG2001 This course introduces students to general principles and problems of modern govern- ment. It shows the forms of government, the place of government in the social process, and theories of the state. The American system is analyzed. Studying political science provides accurate understanding of how and why politi- cal systems work as they do. 4 quarter hours
Psychology
PSY1001 General Psychology
In this course a study is made of human be- havior with special reference to perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Emphasis is placed on the sci- entific nature of psychological investigations. Research methods are analyzed, and results are related to daily life and everyday problems. 4 quarter hours
PSY2007 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences Prerequisites: PSY1001 with a C or better; MAT1001 and MAT1002 with a C or better An investigation of the methodological prin- ciples regarding behavioral science research, descriptive and inferential techniques, and the process of using these techniques for psycho- logical experimentation and data analysis. 4 quarter hours
PSY2008 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences Lab
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PSY2007 with a C or better
An understanding of the statistical principles associated with the study of behavioral science research through application and computerized data analysis (i.e., SPSS). 2 quarter hours
PSY2010 Abnormal Psychology Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better A survey of psychological disorders, contrasting theoretical views and representative research investigating these disorders. A concentration on classification, etiology, diagnosis, and treat- ment of mental disorders. 4 credit hours PSY2022 Human Growth and Development Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better In Human Growth and Development, students will learn the normal developmental stages of the human life cycle. The stages of human de- velopment will be examined within the context of the biological, psychological, sociological, intel- lectual and emotional processes. Relevant cross- cultural comparisons are used to illustrate the unity and diversity of human life. 4 quarter hours PSY2050 History and Systems
Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better A survey of the major and modern theories in psychology through an examination of his- torical controversies. An understanding of the roots of psychology in natural and social sci- ences. A consideration of the diversity of psy- chological study and the future of psychology.4 quarter hours
PSY2060 Research Methods
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PSY2007 with a C or better
Research design and methodology. An analysis of the approaches to developing, understand- ing, and interpreting psychological phenome- na. Topics include experimental vs. non-exper- imental research such as survey, observation, case study, and archival data. An understand- ing of reliability, validity, and experimental con- trol issues. 4 quarter hours
PSY2061 Research Methods Lab
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PSY2060, PSY2008 with a C or better
An understanding of the methodological prin- ciples associated with behavioral science research through an application of the theo- retical, conceptual, and practical principles. 2 quarter hours
PSY3001 Cognitive
Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better Historical and current perspectives regard- ing the examination of human attention, language, vision, memory, and other forms of information processing (e.g., decision- making). 4 quarter hours
PSY3002 Cognitive Lab
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PSY3001 with a C or better; Prerequisite: PSY2061 with a C or better. The design, operation, analysis, and write-up of experiments which focus on human cogni- tion (e.g., attention, memory and information processing). 2 quarter hours
PSY3010 Social Psychology Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better The study of intrapersonal and interpersonal processes such as conformity, social percep- tion, attribution theory, altruism, aggression,
prejudice, persuasion, group dynamics, self- concept and self-esteem. 4 quarter hours PSY3011 Social Lab
An understanding of the methodological princi- ples associated with research in social psychol- ogy. The application of psychosocial processes such as learning, attitudes, and social behav- iors. 2 quarter hours
PSY3300 Personality
Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better The major theoretical perspectives of personality development, structure, dynamic assessment, and psychological adjustment. Additional topics include consideration of biological and environ- mental indices of personality. 4 quarter hours PSY3400 Sensation and Perception Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better An understanding of the manner in which humans perceive and respond to internal and external stimuli. Areas of study include vision, audition, the lower senses, receptor mecha- nisms, psychophysical methods and percep- tual phenomena. 4 quarter hours
PSY3500 Motivation
Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better The examination of human motives and the impact of emotion on the decision making pro- cess. Consideration of primary and secondary motivators regarding theoretical and practical application for reward, punishment, and avoid- ance scenarios. 4 quarter hours
PSY3520 Child/Adolescent Development Prerequisite: PSY2022 with a C or better An understanding of the major developmen- tal theories associated with childhood (age 3) through adolescence (age 21). The primary areas of exploration include cognitive, interpersonal, intrapersonal, physical, and emotional systems in addition to contextual approaches involved in understanding these systems. 4 quarter hours PSY3530 Adult Development
Prerequisite: PSY2022 with a C or better An understanding of the major developmental theories associated with adulthood (ages 18 through 65). The primary areas of exploration include cognitive, interpersonal, intrapersonal, physical, and emotional systems in addition to the contextual approaches (i.e., typical life tasks) involved in understanding these sys- tems. 4 quarter hours
PSY3540 Elderly Development Prerequisite: PSY2022 with a C or better An understanding of the major developmental theories associated with late adulthood (age 65 and older). The primary areas of exploration include death and dying, cognitive, interper- sonal, intrapersonal, physical, emotional sys- tems in addition to the contextual approaches (e.g., family dynamics, leisure, retirement, bereavement) involved in understanding these systems. 4 quarter hours
PSY4001 Addictions
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better
A theoretical, conceptual, and practical over- view of internal and external determinants of addictive behaviors across the lifespan. As- sessment and treatment approaches will be discussed along with issues influencing recidi- vism. 4 quarter hours
PSY4030 Multicultural Psychology Prerequisite: PSY2010, 2022, 3010, & 3300 with a C or better
The examination of psychological conditions ac- cording to varied populations including gender, ethnicity, religion, geography, culture, age, sexual orientation, physical disability, education, and social class.This course is meant to expose stu- dents to the impact of these contexts on the in- tra and interpersonal psychosocial framework for individuals across development. 4 quarter hours PSY4040 Human Sexuality
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better
A biopsychosocial understanding of the deter- minants of human sexual behavior. Develop- mental views of normal and abnormal sexual behavior, treatment, and cultural influences will also be highlighted. 4 quarter hours PSY4200 Psychology and the Media Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3001, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better A historical and contemporary examination of the psychological influences of media. Con- sideration of the local, regional, national and international influences of varied information sources including television, the Internet, print media, electronic communication devic- es, and radio within a developmental context. 4 quarter hours
PSY4300 Anxiety Disorders
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better
Examination of the major, minor, and asso- ciated categories of anxiety disorders. The course will focus on etiology, prevalence rates, course, duration, assessment, diagnostic, and treatment issues. Attention will be drawn to the observed developmental differences in anxiety disorders, the relative contributions of research in the field, and the dynamic interac- tion between biological, psychological, and so- cial factors in the field. 4 quarter hours PSY4320 Psychology and Gender
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better
A historical and contemporary examination of the psychological issues of gender from a social, emotional, personality, physiologic, geographic, and cultural perspective. Specific topics will in- clude career development, marriage, family, sex role development and expectations, role conflict achievement, and sexuality. 4 quarter hours
PSY4400 Child and Adolescent Disorders Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better
An introduction to the field of abnormal child psy- chology and the associated major theories. Stu- dents will be exposed to the pathogenic process (i.e., developmental sequence) of psychological disorders from early childhood to late adoles- cence. A major goal of the course it to promote critical thinking on major issues such as the ge- netic, biological, and environmental influences on behavior, emotions, and personality in con- junction with associated assessment, diagnos- tic, and treatment procedures. 4 quarter hours PSY4420 Health Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better
An investigation of the major theories, strat- egies, and methods of understanding the psychological contributions to human health and disease. The psychological approaches to treating and preventing disease and unin- tentional injuries with a focus on health and safety promotion. 4 quarter hours
PSY4470 Psychology and Law
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better & Senior Standing An understanding of the legal system within the context of psychological methodology and research. Historical and contemporary dilem- mas within the law in addition to between the legal system and psychology will be explored. 4 quarter hours
PSY4480 Psychology of Religion
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better & Senior Standing An examination of the contemporary issues in psychology regarding religious beliefs, values, experience, and practice. Additional topics in- clude psychosocial comparisons of major reli- gions, religious development, and the connec- tion between religion and health promotion. 4 quarter hours
PSY4490 Biological Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better & Senior Standing A study of the biological mechanisms of behav- ior in psychology. Topics include the develop- ment of the brain, brain behavior relationships, hormones and sexual behavior, the biology of learning, memory, and mental disorders. Em- phasis will be placed on human findings and applications. 4 quarter hours
PSY4540 Introduction to Professional Counseling
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better & Senior Standing A survey and focus on the theoretical, conceptu- al, and practical application of counseling regard- ing assessment, treatment, diagnostic, and ethi- cal issues in Professional Counseling. Students will gain an understanding of contemporary as- sessment and interview techniques for mental health disorders and the array of specialties in the counseling profession. 4 quarter hours
PSY4550 Introduction to Psychological Testing and Assessment
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better & Senior Standing A survey and understanding of the application of psychological testing and measurement tech- niques including self-report, interview, observa- tion, and collateral information. The importance of test construction, utilization, and the psycho- metric background of tests will be considered for intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and per- sonality applications. The course will also in- volve the ethical and pragmatic considerations involved with testing and measurement accord- ing to developmental level. 4 quarter hours PSY4800 Senior Seminar I
Prerequisite: PSY2010, PSY2022, PSY3010, & PSY3300 with a C or better, Senior Standing, and a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher The intensive examination of current and/or historical issues in the field of psychology in seminar format. 4 quarter hours