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  • PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology (1 Credits)

    An overview of the field of psychology w ith emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-110 Pursuing Your Purpose (0.5 Credits)

    The goal of this course is to help you identify your vocation, as well as inform you of the resources available to you within the psychology department and across the college, as you find your niche and prepare yourself for post-graduation success. To promote your exploration in finding your vocation, this course will also have a community-based learning component. This course is primarily for psychology majors - ideally at the sophomore level - or those who are considering changing their major to psychology. This course will be graded on a pass-fail basis. (1/2) Lecture: 1.5 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Spring Only

  • PSYC-202 Research Methods in Psychology (1 Credits)

    An examination of the research methods used in the fields of psychology. Topics include introductions to and evaluations of observational, relational and experimental research methods and designs. Ethics and research, communication and research, the development of research ideas and the reliability and validity of research are also examined. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or IN260PY or HNRS 260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-204 Quantitative Mthd. Psychology (1 Credits)

    An examination of techniques used by psychologists to measure behavior and to analyze and interpret the data. The course includes an introduction to computer data analysis through a laboratory component. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk; Laboratory: 1.5 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY or permission. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    Take PSYC-204L - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-204L Quantitative Meth. in Psyc Lab (0 Credits)

    An examination of techniques used by psychologists to measure behavior and to analyze and interpret the data. The course includes an introduction to computer data analysis.
    Requisites:
    Take PSYC-204 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-221 Developmental Psychology (1 Credits)

    An examination of development of the individual across the lifespan (i.e., from conception until death). (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-231 Biological Psychology (1 Credits)

    An overview of general principles and areas of research of biological psychology. Topics covered include neuronal functioning, how aspects of human behavior are controlled by the brain, and basic research techniques in biological psychology. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall Only

  • PSYC-241 Cognitive Psychology (1 Credits)

    An examination of the research and theory of complex cognitive processes. Topics covered include attention, perception, memory, language, problem solving, and reasoning. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-250 Behavioral and Mental Health (1 Credits)

    This course develops an understanding of mental and behavioral health and how to effectively interact with clients from diverse backgrounds and engage in ethical decision making. Attention will be given to addressing these issues within school and criminal justice systems, substance abuse and addiction services, and those with disabilities. (1); Lecture 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    HSRV-102 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-251 Social Psychology (1 Credits)

    A study of the influence of people on each other's behavior, including social influence and social interaction. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-277 IL: (1 Credits)

    No description available.
    Requisites:
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus, Abroad, Domestic Travel
    Offered:
    May Term Only

  • PSYC-319 Special Topics in Psychology (1 Credits)

    A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in a subject not regularly offered. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY or permission. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-321 Child Development (1 Credits)

    An examination of development of the individual from conception to puberty. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-322 Adolescent Development (1 Credits)

    An examination of development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-323 Adult Development and Aging (1 Credits)

    An examination of development of the individual from early adulthood to old age. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Spring Only, Offered Odd Years

  • PSYC-326 Uncommon Develop. Disabilities (1 Credits)

    Evidence-based information about rare developmental disabilities will be presented and discussed, including epidemiology, etiology, diagnoses, risk factors, prevention, treatment, systems of care, and philosophical, ethical, and legal issues. This course involves service learning via the completion of volunteer hours in the local community providing services for people with disabilities. (1) (Cross-listed as DSBST-326)
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or HNRS-260PY or INQ-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-327 Interpersonal Relationships (1 Credits)

    This course examines the current theories and research related to interpersonal relationships. Specifically, we will study family, peer, and intimate relationships. The focus will be on dyadic relationships, but some attention will also be given to triadic and group relationships (e.g., family as a whole or peers in school/work setting). (1)
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-328 Developmental Disabilities (1 Credits)

    Evidence-based information about developmental disabilities will be presented and discussed, including epidemiology, etiology, diagnoses, risk factors, prevention, treatment, systems of care, and philosophical, eithical, and legal issues. (1) (Cross-listed as DSBST-328.)
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or HNRS-260PY or INQ-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-329 Topics in Developmental Psyc (1 Credits)

    A thorough examination of a particluar topic within the domain of human development that is not covered extensively in other regularly offered courses. May be repeated for credit. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-332 Drugs and Behavior (1 Credits)

    An examination of the mechanisms of actions, uses, effects and abuse liability of range of drugs. Both therapeutic drugs (such as antidepressants and antipsychotics) and recreational drugs (such as alcohol, stimulants and marijuana) will be addressed. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY or PSYC 330. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Spring Only

  • PSYC-335 Neuropsychology (1 Credits)

    Examines the field of neuropsychology through the examination of common disorders found in neuropsychology, assessment techniques, and the application of knowledge of the relevant concepts to the interpretation and solution of disorders of brain-behavior relationships. (Cross-listed with NEUR 335). (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    NEUR-330 or PSYC-330. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-336 Sensation and Perception (1 Credits)

    Study of the functionality of the different senses and how perception arises within the human brain. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY or NEUR-330 or perm. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-339 Topics in Biological Psyc. (1 Credits)

    A thorough examination of a particular topic within the domain of biological psychology that is not covered extensively in other regularly offered courses. May be repeated for credit. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-341 Human Memory (1 Credits)

    Examines the principles of memory processes, classic and contemporary theories, and methods of research. (1)
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS 260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Spring Only, Offered Odd Years

  • PSYC-342 Learning (1 Credits)

    Principles of learning processes, classic and contemporary theories, and methods of research. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-343 Judgment and Decision-Making (1 Credits)

    Examines human judgment and decision-making, using both theory and empirical research drawn from a wide array of disciplines, including social and cognitive psychology, economics, philosophy, and statistics. Ths course particularly explores the discrepancy between how decisions should be made and how they are actually made. (1)
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or HNRS-260PY or INQ-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
    Fall and Spring

  • PSYC-344 Creative Thinking (1 Credits)

    An introduction to creative-thinking and creative problem-solving, including definitions, theories, and strategies of creative thinking and problem solving, as well as assesment and research on creativity and the creative process. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-349 Topics in Cognitive Psychology (1 Credits)

    A thorough examination of a particular topic within the domain of cognitive psychology that is not covered extensively in other regularly offered courses. May be repeated for credit. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-351 Personality (1 Credits)

    Theories of personality, applications, and extensions of these theories, current research on individual differences, and methods and issues in personality measurement. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:

  • PSYC-352 Self and Identity (1 Credits)

    What is the self? How are we different from other animals? Do you have free will? How can we change ourselves? In this course, we will examine consciousness, mind-reading, mental time-travel, and many other features of the self including self-esteem, personality, identity, and cross-cultural differences in how we think about ouselves. (1)
    Requisites:
    PSYC-101 or INQ-260PY or HNRS-260PY - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    None
    Locations:
    Main Campus
    Offered:
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