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PSYC 4090 Senior Evaluation

Students majoring in psychology must complete the psychology achievement examination prior to graduation. Offered in the spring, fall, and summer. Fee of $25.

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PSYC 4190 Independent Study

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Psychology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed. Any semester.

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PSYC 4191 Seminar

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Offerings vary from semester to semester.

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PSYC 4290 Independent Study

This course is designed to meet individual ne eds and interests in Psychology. It may be r epeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

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PSYC 4310 Psychological Tests & Measurements

A study of the processes and instruments for evaluating the cognitive and emotional status of the human being. Investigation is made in to methods for determining test validity and reliability. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and 3303. Lab fee.

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PSYC 4311 Theories of Learning

A study of the major theoretical positions on learning. Includes analysis of associational, behavioral, and cognitive theories. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 Offered once every two years.

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PSYC 4312 Psychology of Personality Theory

Intensive study of some of the major theories of personality examined in the light of recent research. Extensive use of case material. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Offered once every year.

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PSYC 4316 Experimental Psychology

A survey emphasizing the principles and methodology of research in human and animal behavior. Directed experience in the design and analysis of actual experiments and other research techniques. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and 3303. Lab fee. Offered usually in the spring only.

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PSYC 4318 Advanced Experimental Design

Intensive study of the methods of experimental design and data analysis including analysis of variance for fixed, mixed, and random models, analysis of covariance, repeated measures designs, general linear model, multiple linear regression, nonparametric methods, nonlinear models, and theories of measurement. Prerequisite: PSYC 4316. Usually offered once a year.

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PSYC 4320 Theories of Counseling

An intensive and analytical look at various major perspectives on counseling. Both modern and historical viewpoints of counseling are covered. Special emphasis given to counseling applications in today's society. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Lab fee.Offered once per year.

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PSYC 4330 Multicultural Psychology

The course is a study ofhuman culture to understand its relationship to psychological processes. Understanding human culture within a larger perspective may help us better understand differences among human cultures. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301

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PSYC 4343 Positive Psychology

The scientific study of what can "go right" with people. This course is focused on strength, happiness, character, purpose, and interest in building an optimal human experience. This course focuses on the promotion of the human potential. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Offered once per year.

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PSYC 4345 Psychology of Religion

This course surveys the historical and current psychological study of religious faith, attitudes and behavior. Topics covered include prominent historical figures regarding the psychology of religion; research methodologies; religious development over the lifespan; religious conversion; new religious movements (cults); religious terrorism; relationship of religion to human attitudes and behavior; and, the link between religion, psychopathology and mental health.

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PSYC 4350 Psychology of Leadership

A study of the theories of leadership and of leadership behavior. Assessment of leadership styles and skills will provide the basis for individual programs of development. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and junior or senior classification. Offered once per year.

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PSYC 4351 Industrial & Organizational Psych

The application of psychological theories, principles, methods, and research techniques to the science of I/O psychology in order to develop an understanding of the aims and goals of the field of problem solutions in industry and organizations. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and junior or senior classification. Offered once per year.

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PSYC 4370 The Criminal Personality

This course focuses on an in-depth study of the thinking and behavioral patterns of confirmed, hardened, career criminals. Topics include theories of criminality; research methodologies; lifestyle characteristics and "errors in thinking" of criminal youth and adults; substance abuse and criminality; and the parameters of effective treatment and re-education of confirmed criminals in a comprehensive program of definitive change. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301.

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PSYC 4390 Independent Study

This course is designed to meet individual ne eeds and interests in Psychology. It may be r epeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

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PSYC 4490 Independent Study

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Psychology. It may be re peated for credit when the material studied is changed. Any semester.

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PSYC 4491 Seminar

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Offerings vary from semester to semester.

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