2005-2006 Academic Catalog

163 Psychology School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies PYCH-3610 3 hours History andSystems of Psychology –Fa,Sp Major trends in the development of psychology from its begin- ning to the present. Emphasis is placed upon contemporary theory. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3630 Testing and Measurement –Fa 3 hours Emphasis on measurement theory and its applications, including concepts of validity, reliability, and test construction and selection. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics. (Fee: $20) PYCH-3640 3 hours Industrial/Organizational Psychology –Fa,Sp Psychology applied to the work world. Emphasis is on method- ology and activities of industrial/organizational psychologists. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor . PYCH-3650 3 hours Psychologyof LearningandCognition –Fa,Sp Concepts and theories of learning and cognition with empha- sis placed on personal applications of accepted procedures. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3660Fundamentalsof Counseling –Fa,Sp 3 hours An introductory course emphasizing the underlying philoso- phies, current theories, and accepted procedures of counseling. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3670GroupDynamics –Sp 3 hours Group processes in a variety of group settings are the focus as this course explores the interaction of individuals and groups. Each student participates in a growth group as part of the course. PYCH-3690Social Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by past and/or present interactions with social factors. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3700Adolescent Development –Fa 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. PYCH-3710Adult Development andAging –Sp 3 hours The study of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development and experience in the adult years. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-3720Psychology of Personality –Fa,Sp 3 hours Contemporary theories of the development, organization, and dynamics of personality. (Fee: $15) PYCH-3730 Research Methods –Fa,Sp 3 hours An introduction to methods utilized in psychological research; emphasis upon experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of instructor. (Fee: $5) PYCH-3750Psychological Testing –Fa,Sp 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. (Fee: $20) PYCH-3900Physiological Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours Explores the physiological, biological, and anatomical mecha- nisms responsible for behavior. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-4400CounselingSkills –Fa,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 Literature Seminar in Psychology –Fa,Su 3 hours Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology majors during their senior year. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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 Behavioral Problems in 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 Senior Research Project –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. PYCH-4960 Independent Study inPsychology 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-4990Psychology 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 psychology department will super- vise 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) Psychology majors are challeneged to conduct independent research and produce publishable works with the guidance of faculty advisors.