PYCH-3700 Adolescent Development
3 hours
Recent research dealing with adolescents will be emphasized.
Emphasis is placed on the interaction of cultural, social, and
personal family variables. Spiritual variables are integrated into
the developmental process. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General
Psychology, or permission of instructor.
PYCH-3701 Counseling Adolescents
–Sp
3 hours
This course introduces students to counseling interventions
for helping adolescents who are struggling with common
developmental and adjustment problems. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600
General Psychology, or permission of instructor.
PYCH-3710 Adult Development and Aging
–Fa
3 hours
The study of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
development and experience in the adult years. Prerequisite:
PYCH-1600 General Psychology, or permission of instructor.
PYCH-3720 Psychology of Personality
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Contemporary theories of the development, organization, and
dynamics of personality. (Fee: $5)
PYCH-3730 Research Methods
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to methods utilized in behavioral science
research; emphasis upon experimental methodology and research
design. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of
instructor. (Fee: $5)
PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research
–Fa
3 hours
An investigation of a scientific method of inquiry utilizing
qualitative rather than quantitative methodologies. Research
methodologies such as participant observation and in-depth
interviewing will be emphasized. A significant portion of the course
will involve students actively engaging in qualitative research
projects and preparing papers for potential presentation and
publication. Prerequisites: PYCH-1010 Writing in APA or permission
of instructor.
PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing
3 hours
A survey of instruments frequently utilized in psychology.
Assessments include intellectual, personality, and vocational
interest inventories. Students have opportunities for self-
assessment and are introduced to report writing and ethical
principles of psychological testing. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600
General Psychology; PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of
instructor. (Fee: $20)
PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience
–Sp
3 hours
Equip students with a thorough understanding of theories and
research in Cognitive Neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed
on brain physiology and anatomy contributing to the various
cognitive processes. Laboratory exercises will enable the students
to concretize the concepts presented in class as well as those
presented in the research papers and to apply it to themselves.
Prerequisites: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of
instructor.
PYCH-3900 Physiological Psychology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical
mechanisms responsible for behavior. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600
General Psychology or permission of instructor. (Fee: $10)
PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior
–Fa
3 hours
An overview of the major categories of psychotropic
medications. Emphasis is on general understanding of how
these medications affect behavior, their mechanism of action,
and common side effects. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General
Psychology or permission of instructor..
PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills
–Sp
3 hours
Emphasis is on assisting individuals in ways of dealing with
solving or transcending their problem situations. The methods and
skills of helping others are investigated.
PYCH-4640
3 hours
Psychology Comprehensive Review
–Fa, Su
Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology.
Required of all psychology majors during their senior year.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $20)
PYCH-4650 Special Topics Seminar
1–3 hours
Various topics to be offered as interest demands. Available
to students with special interests in psychology. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
PYCH-4700 Counseling Children
–Fa
3 hours
An in-depth analysis of the effects of genetic, family, and
environmental factors on the developmental patterns of children.
A special emphasis will be placed on behavioral disorders of
dysfunctional families.
PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Provides opportunities for students to conduct an independent
research project on a topic of interest and prepare a publishable
paper under the supervision of an individual faculty advisor. (Fee:
$20)
PYCH-4960 Independent Study in Psychology
1–3 hours
Independent research carried out by the advanced psychology
student in an area of interest and usefulness to the student.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship
–Fa, Sp, Su
1–9 hours
Junior and senior psychology majors may, with approval of
the department, engage in psychological activity at a human
service setting. One member of the Department of Psychology will
supervise the student’s internship. The department will determine
the number of credit hours that will be given for individual
work experience. Repeatable to nine hours. Capstone course.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $20)
S
Science Education (SCED)
SCED-3110 Clinical Teaching in Science
–Sp
1 hour
This course is designed to provide preservice science teachers
clinical experiences within grad 7–12 classrooms. Students are
assigned to assist cooperating science teachers in facilitating
student learning in science content and process skills. Preservice
science teachers will plan instructional outcomes, teaching
strategies and assessments for the experience and implement
them in the local school science classroom. Prerequisites: teacher
education core courses.
SCED-3120 Teaching Science
–Fa
3 hours
Introduces prospective secondary school science teachers
to the curriculum, materials, and methods of classroom and
laboratory science teaching. Attention will be given to the
philosophy and education psychology theories that are currently
influencing science education and the methods of instruction that
arise from these theories. Teacher education students participate
in activities and complete assignments designed to provide
experience in science lesson planning, acquisition of classroom
and laboratory resources, and strategies of maintaining science
laboratory safety. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program. (Fee $100)
Sport and Exercise Studies (SES)
SES-4850
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Sport and Exercise Studies
–Fa, Sp
Independent Study in the area of sport and exercise studies
by students pursuing the sport and exercise studies major.
Departmental approval is required.
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