400
Psychological ideas and theories from their philosophical origins to the present. Discussion of five main schools of psychology and how they influence current thought in psychology.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Study of the nature of language, how humans use language, how humans learn language, the psychological factors in language use, and the neural basis of language. Students will study the knowledge and processes that underlie a person's ability to produce and understand language.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Explores relationships between cultural variables and human behavior. The development of cross cultural psychology and research methodologies used by cross cultural researchers in examined. Theories that reflect the cultural, social, and developmental perspectives on behavior are considered.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Considers the implications of combined medical, psychological, and pastoral care models on health and recovery. Special attention given to influences in health of personality, social context, belief and meaning, and mind-body connection.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
This course introduces students to the field of gerontology. The course examines the aging process and its impact upon the individual, the family, and society. The course also covers various social, cultural, political, and economic issues for older adults in our society.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101 or
SOC 101 or
SW 205 or permission of instructor.
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 461,
SW 461
Introduction to group dynamics, contemporary models of group counseling, and the development of group skills.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101 or
SW 205 or permission of instructor.
Cross Listed Courses
SW 462
This course is about child and youth development as embedded in social and cultural contexts. The particular emphasis will be on early childhood through the transition into adulthood, and on thinking about childhood and youth as social phenomena. The course is reading/discussion intensive and involves a community-based learning project.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 463
This course examines theory, practice, and evaluation of interventions for children and youth across family, community, and institutional contexts. Students will critically analyze areas such as prevention, resilience, and positive youth development and develop specific skills through experiential practice laboratory sessions. Attention will be paid to effective and culturally appropriate programs and strategies for traditionally marginalized and oppressed populations.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Cross Listed Courses
SW 464
Major theories which account for aggressive behavior or violence. Emphasis given to personality, social, biological, and environmental determinants of aggression and violence.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Review of major theories and techniques of psychotherapy; issues in the contemporary practice of psychotherapy.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
This course is designed to familiarize students with the symptoms, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders in children. This includes a particular focus on developmental factors that influence the onset, course, and treatment of psychological problems in young people, and the cultural, social , psychological, emotional, and biological factors that influence our understanding of mental illness in children.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 101
Corequisites
Not to be taken concurrently with
PSY 380
Guided inquiry for superior students by arrangement with the psychology faculty.
Variable
Participate directly in the research process with a faculty member. Before enrolling a student must consult with a faculty member to define project.
Variable
Prerequisites
PSY 214,
PSY 215
Practical field experience working within a human service organization. Internships are individually arranged and may be done in a wide array of settings. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a classroom seminar. Psychology majors may take up to 6 credits in internships.
Variable
Prerequisites
SW 205 or
PSY 101 or
SOC 101
Cross Listed Courses
SW 497,
SOC 497
A capstone seminar for psychology majors designed to help the student integrate major contemporary psychological methods, theories, and research findings. Restricted to senior psychology majors.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 214,
PSY 215
Research, study, or original work under direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of the thesis director, department chair, dean, and director of the honors program, when appropriate.
3
Prerequisites
PSY 214,
PSY 215, senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in the thesis area or good standing in the honors program.