Course Descriptions
Psychology (PSYC)PSYC 2003. General Psychology. Introduces the fundamental concepts and basic factual content of psychology. Students should gain a better understanding of their own behavior and that of other people. Fall, spring and summer semesters.
PSYC 3093. Physiological and Comparative Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A study of the comparative aspects of animal and human physiology and behavior, including the nervous system, sensory systems, endocrinology, and other topics. Fall semester.
PSYC 3123. Child Psychology. A study of the physical and mental growth of the child from infancy to adolescence. Special emphasis is placed on the social, emotional, motor development, interests, and imaginative activities of the child. Development of children in various cultural environments is explored. Not open for credit to students who have taken PSYC 3223 Developmental Psychology. Fall, spring semesters.
PSYC 3153. Research Methods I. Prerequisites: PSYC 2003 and PSYC 3183. A study of statistical methods, basic experimental procedures and designs, laboratory apparatus, and the treatment of experimental data. Same as SOC 3153 and SWK 3153. Fall, spring and summer semesters.
PSYC 3183. Statistics. Descriptive and elementary analytical statistics, their concepts, and their application. Same as CRJU 3183, SOC 3183, and SWK 3183. Fall, spring and summer semesters.
PSYC 3223. Developmental Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A comprehensive survey of human growth, maturation, and development, over the life span. Fall, spring and summer semester.
PSYC 3303. Cognitive Science. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. An introduction to the conceptual bases of cognitive science, including topics from psychology, linguistics, ethology, and artificial intelligence. Same as CSCI 3303. Spring semester.
PSYC 4003. Domestic Violence. Examination of the causes, effects, and legal aspects of domestic violence. Intervention techniques and prevention programs will also be studied. On demand.
PSYC 4013. Psychological Measurement. Prerequisites: PSYC 2003 and PSYC 3183. A study of the principles of psychological measurement and their application in tests of intelligence, special aptitudes, personality, attitudes, and interests. Spring semester.
PSYC 4023. Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A consideration of the application of psychology to such areas as personnel work, human engineering, motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, and organizational structure. Fall semester.
PSYC 4033. Abnormal Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A description and explanation of the varieties of mental abnormalities—psychotic, neurotic, affective, and personality disorders, and minor maladjustments—their causes, methods of treatment, and approaches to preventing psychological maladjustments. Fall semester.
PSYC 4043. History and Systems of Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A study of the historical foundations of and the unifying principles and theories in modern psychology. Spring semester.
PSYC 4053. Theories of Personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A study of the personality theories of Freud, Jung, Murray, Allport, Rogers, and others. Spring semester.
PSYC 4063. Social Psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 2003 and junior standing. A study of how the thought, feeling, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Same as SOC 4063. Spring semester.
PSYC 4073. Learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003. A study of the principles and problems of learning with consideration of major empirical findings and their theoretical interpretations. Fall semester.
PSYC 4083. Adolescent Psychology. A study of the physical and mental growth of youth from emerging adolescence (middle school) through adolescence (high school) and the transition from childhood to adulthood. Effective learning and teaching strategies for the adolescent are emphasized. Not open for credit to students who have taken PSYC 3223 Developmental Psychology. Fall, spring semester.
PSYC 4093. Professional Issues in Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 or consent of the instructor. Introduces students to the world of psychology beyond the classroom. Students meet guest speakers who have completed a degree in psychology and who are currently employed in various occupations. Additionally, students learn interview skills, how to write a resume, and how to apply to graduate school. Fall semester.
PSYC 4113, 4213. Advanced Topics in Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 or consent of the instructor. Advanced topics in psychology as chosen by the faculty. Students may take the course once under each number with different topics. Spring semester.
PSYC 4153. Research Methods II. Prerequisite: PSYC 3153. Advanced study of the experimental procedures and designs, laboratory apparatus, and the treatment of experimental data. Students design, conduct, analyze, and present orally and in writing the results of an original research project. Spring semester.
PSYC 4873. Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: PSYC 4153, 3.00 grade point average or higher or consent of the chair. This course allows students to pursue a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may be derived from previous coursework, but must be substantially different. Students work independently and meet as a group six times. The research project must be presented at a state-level professional meeting. On demand.
PSYC 4883, 4893. Field Practicum. Prerequisites: Second semester junior standing, 15 hours credit in major field, approval of a Practicum Committee, and completion of ENGL 1113 and ENGL 1123 with a grade of C or better. A structured field experience relevant to the student’s major and anticipated occupational field, designed to give the student a representative perspective of the theory, methods, and problems in the practicum area. On demand.
