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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Psychology
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PSY 100 - Foundations of Contemporary Psychology (4)
An introduction both to basic principles and recent formulations in psychology. Topics include the central psychological processes of attending, perceiving, learning, thinking, remembering and study of social behavior, and the development and organization of personality. Required of psychology majors. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
PSY 130 - Positive Psychology (4)
Scientific study of the strengths and virtues that allow individuals and communities to thrive. Understanding positive emotions such as contentment, happiness, hope; individual traits such as capacity for love and work, courage, compassion, resilience, creativity, curiosity, integrity, self-knowledge, moderation, wisdom; institutional strengths that foster justice, parenting, leadership, teamwork purpose and tolerance. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
PSY 200 - Topics In Psychology (4)
Offered occasionally on special topics of current interest that are not listed among regular offerings.
Prerequisite(s): see individual listings in the Schedule of Classes.
PSY 215 - Introduction to Basic Psychological Processes (4)
Survey of the processes of learning, memory and thinking, including physiological factors underlying these processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 225 - Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology (4)
Survey of the principal cognitive, social and behavioral processes that operate across the life-span. Satisfies the university general education requirement for knowledge applications integration. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 235 - Introduction to Social Psychology (4)
Overview of traditional and current trends in social psychology. Attention is given to developing theoretical approaches to attitudes, interpersonal processes and social perception.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 241 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
Introduction to the broad field of clinical psychology. The various roles of a clinical psychologist and sub-fields of study in clinical psychology will be covered. Detailed attention will be given to the history and current directions of the field and the activities of a clinical psychologist, including assessment, prevention, intervention, research and consultation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 245 - Introduction to Individual Differences and Personality Psychology (4)
A survey of basic research in individual differences and personality, including a discussion of major personality theories, personality variables (i.e., aggression, altruism) and the measurement of personality variables.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 250 - Introduction to Research Design (4)
General introduction to design, function and interpretation of research in the social sciences. Provides necessary preparation to evaluate the empirically based content of psychology. Required of psychology majors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 251 - Statistics and Research Design (4)
Introduces principal statistical procedures needed to analyze and interpret data in behavioral science research. Includes descriptive and inferential statistics.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and proficiency in intermediate algebra as demonstrated through a grade of 2.0 or higher in MTH 062 or placement in a higher mathematics course.
PSY 305 - Creativity and Innovation (4)
Interdisciplinary approach to understanding cultural, societal, individual, cognitive, and biological determinants of creativity and their application to innovation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 311 - Sensation and Perception (4)
Psychophysical, physiological and cognitive approaches to the basic sensory systems and perceptual processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 315 - Evolutionary Psychology (4)
Reviews empirical and theoretical work in the broad field of evolutionary psychology which addresses human and non-human nature, individual differences and group differences, including sex differences and cultural differences from an evolutionary perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 316 - Cognitive Psychology (4)
The information processing approach to problems in pattern recognition, selective attention, mental operations, short- and long-term memory, the psychology of reading, problem solving and probabilistic reasoning. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 318 - Physiological Psychology (4)
Biological bases of behavior of humans and related mammalian species: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, motivation, emotion, learning and memory, sleep and dreams, sensory-motor mechanisms, brain stimulation, psychopharmacology, hormones and behavior. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 319 - Animal Behavior (4)
Comparative psychological, ethological and sociobiological viewpoints on behavior of animals. Emphasis will be on vertebrate species including humans. Discussion of reproductive, aggressive and social behaviors, learning, communication, etc. Stresses an evolutionary perspective. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 321 - Child Development (4)
Theory and principles of child development from birth to puberty. Selected topics include: maturational processes, learning and motivation, intelligence, self concept and child-rearing practices. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 322 - Adolescence and Youth (4)
Focuses on the scientific study of the normative biological, cognitive, emotional, personality and social changes that occur during adolescence. Selected topics include pubertal maturation, information processing, identity development, peer relations and family dynamics. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 323 - Adulthood and Aging (4)
Psychological change, from young adulthood to death. Topics include potentials for psychological growth and sources of crisis, changes in intellectual processes, attitudes toward aging, retirement and the needs of the aged. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 330 - Social Cognition (4)
The theory and research explicating thinking processes underlying social phenomena such as impression formation, persuasion, conformity, compliance, stereotyping and causal perception. Areas of focus include attitude formation and change, attribution theory, the role of affect in cognition, schema theory and theories of nonverbal behavior. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 333 - Motivation (4)
The nature of physiological and behavioral mechanisms that control an organism’s reaction to the demands of its environment. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 337 - Interpersonal Processes and Group Behavior (4)
Group structure, function and process. Focus on how individuals affect the behavior of people in groups; how the group, in turn, affects the behavior of the individual. Topics include leadership, cohesion, group therapy, crowds and mobs.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 338 - Health Psychology (4)
Application of psychological theory and research to health promotion as well as illness prevention and treatment. The interaction between biological, social and psychological factors in health and medical problems is emphasized. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 339 - Emotion (4)
Understanding of human emotion from both an historical and theoretical viewpoint. Contemporary theoretical positions will be compared in terms of the roles cognition, behavior and psychological changes play in the emotional experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 341 - Introduction to Psychopathology (4)
Introduction to psychopathology across the lifespan with a focus on the etiology from psychological, biological and sociocultural perspectives; assessment; diagnosis; and empirically-based treatment options. Includes scientific discussion of clinical types, methods of investigation and principals of psychotherapy.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 343 - Psychopathology of Childhood (4)
The psychopathology of children and adolescents. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 344 - Behavior Analysis (4)
Theory and research on the analysis of behavior as it has developed from Pavlov to Skinner and Bandura. Includes a consideration of the application of principles of behavior analysis to individual and social behavior. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 358 - History and Systems of Psychology (4)
How psychology came to be as it is. The beginning to the great experiments and the schools of psychology; the schools to World War II; World War II to the present. Researchers, experiments, theories. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and two psychology courses other than PSY 251.
PSY 362 - Statistical Analysis on Computers (4)
Advanced statistical procedures employed in behavioral science research. Emphasis will be on the statistical software SPSS. Topics include multivariate analyses and nonparametric tests. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 251 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 370 - Psycholinguistics (4)
Identical with ALS 335. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
PSY 374 - Psychology of Women (4)
Examines gender differences resulting from the socialization of girls and women and the psychological impact of life events experienced exclusively or differentially by women. Topics include role conflicts, gender stereotypes, achievement and employment. Identical with WGS 374.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 381 - Tests and Measurements (4)
Theories of measurement and evaluation. Examination of empirical construction and interpretation of various tests, including intelligence, achievement, interests and special aptitudes. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 251 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 399 - Field Experience in Psychology (4)
The application of psychological concepts and methods in a non-academic setting. Includes job placement with a classroom component, readings and discussion of relevant literature. May not be repeated for credit. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): junior/senior standing. Minimum of 16 credits in the major including PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, two courses between PSY 310 and PSY 349 and permission of instructor.
PSY 400 - Science and Superstition (4)
An overview of the methods and products of science as contrasted with superstition and supernaturalism. Focus on differentiating critical thinking and scientific evidence-based beliefs and practices from beliefs and practices that are not evidence-based and do not depend on critical thinking, such as tarot card readings, palm readings, astrology and supernaturalism.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
PSY 415 - Seminar in Basic Psychological Processes (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to cognition, perception, conditioning or physiological processes. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 425 - Seminar in Developmental Psychology (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to developmental psychology, such as theories of development. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 435 - Seminar in Social Psychology (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to social psychology, such as attitudes, attributions or theories of social influence. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 445 - Seminar in Individual Differences and Personality Psychology (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to individual differences and personality psychology, such as theories of personality, aggression or religion. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 245, PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, and permission of instructor.
PSY 450 - Research Methodology: Basic Psychological Processes (4)
Issues in design and methodology of psychological research with application to the area of basic psychological processes. Independent research project required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 251 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and permission of instructor.
PSY 452 - Research Methodology: Developmental (4)
Issues in design and methodology of psychological research with application to the developmental area. Independent research project required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 251 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, and permission of instructor.
PSY 453 - Research Methodology: Social (4)
Issues in design and methodology of psychological research with application in the social area. Individual research project required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 251 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and permission of instructor.
PSY 454 - Research Methodology: Individual Differences and Personality (4)
Issues in design and methodology of psychological research with application to the individual differences and personality area. Independent research project required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 251 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and permission of instructor.
PSY 470 - Apprentice College Teaching (4)
Supervised participation in teaching undergraduate psychology courses. Discussion of teaching objectives and methods. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Only 4 credits may be offered to fulfill major requirements.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 483 - Readings and Research Projects (4)
Individual readings or laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by a student and a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits of readings and research project may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology. Each satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
PSY 484 - Readings and Research Projects (4)
Individual readings or laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by a student and a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits of readings and research project may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology. Each satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): instructor permission and completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
PSY 485 - Readings and Research Projects (4)
Individual readings or laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by a student and a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits of readings and research project may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology. Each satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
PSY 487 - Research Apprenticeship (2 or 4)
Student will be mentored by faculty in various steps of the research process. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits earned in the research apprenticeship may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 488 - Research Apprenticeship (2 or 4)
Student will be mentored by faculty in various steps of the research process. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits earned in the research apprenticeship may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 489 - Research Apprenticeship (2 or 4)
Student will be mentored by faculty in various steps of the research process. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits earned in the research apprenticeship may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
PSY 494 - Honors Independent Studies (4)
Independent honors research project supervised by a faculty member. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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