PSYCHLGY 1130 3 credits
General Psychology
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the language and methods of psychology and to examine factors affecting human behavior in the areas of motivation, development, intelligence, personality, and abnormal behavior. GE: SS. F, S, Su

PSYCHLGY 2010 1 credit
Careers in Counseling and Human Services
Career fields open to individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology are explored through field trips, invited speakers, and individual research. While the focus is on counseling and human services positions, applications in business settings are also included. P: PSYCHLGY 1130

PSYCHLGY 2030 3 credits
Psychology of Personal Adjustment
Surveys the varieties of psychological adjustment from healthy to abnormal coping styles. Includes theoretical underpinnings of personality, the influence of socialization, the issues involved in stress and stress management techniques, and practical applications of psychological principles to everyday living. P: PSYCHLGY 1130. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 2230 3 credits
Introduction to Experimental Psychology
Commitment to a scientific approach to understanding behavior is what unifies psychology as a profession. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic research methodology of experimental psychology. Course topics include the process of conducting and evaluating research, ethical issues, and the American Psychological Association conventions for the presentation and publication of scholarly materials. P: PSYCHLGY 1130

PSYCHLGY 2530 3 credits
Psychology of Women
(Cross offered under WOMSTD 2530)
Explores the shaping of women's behaviors and self-concepts by biological and social influences. Also covers the empirical support for and against gender-related differences in behavior and thought patterns. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 or one course in women's studies. GE: SS, G

PSYCHLGY 2990 3 credits
Industrial Psychology
This course will provide students with the opportunity to apply the principles of psychology to the workplace. Students will engage in role play, team debates, and group discussions. Topics to be addressed include employee motivation, leadership, personality types at work, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, and much more. Students will acquire the skills necessary to succeed in today's work force. P: PSYCHLGY 1130. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3000 3 credits
Cognitive Psychology
An analysis of how information about the environment is received, organized, interpreted, stored and recalled, and how these functions affect the behavioral capacities of the individual. P: PSYCHLGY 2230. GE:SS

PSYCHLGY 3030 3 credits
Learning and Behavior
Basic theoretical principles and empirical investigations in the area of learned and unlearned behavior in animals, with applications to human behavior. P: PSYCHLGY 2230. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3130 3 credits
Child Psychology
Surveys the psychological facts, principles, and methods relative to child development from conception to the onset of puberty. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and sophomore standing. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3230 3 credits
Adolescent Psychology
The physical, emotional, social, and intellectual characteristics and problems of the adolescent. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and sophomore standing. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3330 3 credits
Psychological Measurement
A survey of psychological testing with emphasis on the evaluation, administration, interpretation, and statistical analysis of the results of psychological measuring devices and techniques. P: PSYCHLGY 1130, MATH 1830 and junior standing.

PSYCHLGY 3430 3 credits
Physiological Psychology
Basic anatomy and function of the nervous system; research bearing on the role of physical mechanisms underlying perception, emotion, motivation, and learning. P: PSYCHLGY 2230 (For Biology majors: P: BIOLOGY 1450 and PSYCHLGY 1130.)

PSYCHLGY 3530 3 credits
Social Psychology
Communication, socialization, and the function of the individual in the group; motivation, attitudes, value, leadership, conformity, prejudices and stereotypes, and the social influences they have on the function and development of the self and personality. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and sophomore standing. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3630 3 credits
The Psychology of Human Sexuality
Why and how we behave sexually, male-female differences, the development and changing of sexual values; many variations of sexual behavior and sex crimes. P: Sophomore standing. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3830 3 credits
Psychology and Religion
A survey of the relationships between psychology and religion; mysticism and behaviorism; religious healing and psychotherapy. The psychology underlying religious beliefs and practices. P: PSYCHLGY 1130. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 3960 2 credits
Behavioral Research I
In Behavioral Research I, studies of research methodology, ethics, and applied statistics will result in the design of a research proposal approved by your instructor and by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB). Activities throughout the semester will focus on the development of critical thinking skills. Behavioral Research II (PSYCHLGY 3970) should be taken in the semester immediately following this course. P: PSYCHLGY 2230 with a grade of "C" or better, MATH 1830, Psychology major or consent of department chair.

PSYCHLGY 3970 3 credits
Behavioral Research II
Behavioral Research II should be taken in the semester immediately following Behavioral Research I (PSYCH 3960). The research project designed in PSYCHLGY 3960 will be implemented. Students will complete data collection and analysis, prepare a manuscript in APA format, and present their research. Competencies with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and with the critical assessment of research will be developed. P: PSYCHLGY 3960 with a grade of "C" or better, Psychology major or consent of department chair.

PSYCHLGY 3990 3 credits
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
The purpose of this course is to provide a general introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of gerontology and examine the biological, social and psychological dimensions of adult development. While the primary focus is on an examination of the theoretical and empirical research on the aging process, students will also have the opportunity to be exposed to aging from an experimental perspective P: PSYCHLGY 1130 GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 4020 1-3 credits
Contemporary Issues in Psychology
This course provides students an opportunity to explore the current issues of academic and applied psychology through research and discussion. May be taken more than once if topic is different. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and other prerequisites as appropriate to the topic. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 4030 3 credits
Theories of Personality
The views of leading personality theorists regarding such central issues as the organization of normal personality, its development and dynamics, socialization, description, assessment, and understanding. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and junior standing.

PSYCHLGY 4130 3 credits
Interpersonal Psychology: Applied Techniques of Humanistic Psychology
This course involves explorations and applications in humanistic psychology. Topics include humanistic theories, human potentials, self-awareness, and interpersonal interaction techniques. Methods and procedures of applying concepts and ideas are emphasized. P: PSYCHLGY 1130.

PSYCHLGY 4330 3 credits
History and Systems of Psychology
This course is designed to provide a detailed account of the history of psychology. It encompasses the philosophical antecedents of modern psychology as well as the influential pioneers in the field of psychology. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and junior standing.

PSYCHLGY 4430 3 credits
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of abnormal behavior; biological and social factors in the genesis of behavioral, emotional, and personality disorders. Brain disorders, psychoses, and substance abuse are also presented and discussed. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and junior standing. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience
Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits, and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and department. Minimum prerequisites for enrollment in Cooperative Field Experience include but are not limited to the following: 1) Completion of at least 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.50 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.00 for courses completed within the Psychology Department. 2) Completion of 15 credits of appropriate course work in psychology. 3) Completion of all general requirements in English, speech and mathematics. 4) Student must obtain recommendations from two psychology faculty members. 5) Approval of the departmental chairperson, as well as the CFE supervisor. Four credits may be completed toward requirements for the major; up to three credits may count toward requirements for the minor; up to eight credits may count toward the 120 required for graduation.

PSYCHLGY 4730 1-3 credits
Individual Study in Psychology
P: Senior standing, 20 credits in psychology, a minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, a GPA of 3.00 in psychology, completion of all general university requirements in English, speech and mathematics, and consent of the instructor and the department chairperson.

PSYCHLGY 4830 3 credits
Psychology and the Law
Modern psychological principles in law enforcement, correction and treatment, and the delinquent and criminal personality with a survey of predictive instruments and special problems. P: PSYCHLGY 1130 and junior standing. GE: SS

PSYCHLGY 4930 3 credits
Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Survey of procedures used by psychologists, including counseling, psychotherapy, and limited psychodiagnostics. Practice procedures and applications are also emphasized. P: Nine credits in psychology and junior standing.

PSYCHLGY 4940 3 credits
Advanced Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
This course provides students opportunities to expand, implement and refine counseling skills. It affords opportunities for students to learn more advanced techniques, as well as to practice basic counseling skills. The course covers processes of counseling, ethical considerations, theoretical applications, and special populations. P: PSYCHLGY 4930 or COUNSLED 7020.

PSYCHLGY 4950 3 credits
Human Service Work With Groups and Organizations
Expands upon the approaches learned in PSYCHLGY 4930 and extends them to work with families, groups, organizations, and the community. Students learn the assessment and intervention techniques used by human service workers. This course emphasizes the general systems theory and the ecological perspective. P: PSYCHLGY 4930 or COUNSLED 7020, or consent of instructor.