MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences - 3 s.h.
Data analysis and measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation. Introduction to probability. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Bivariate regression. ANOVA. Introduction to nonparametric techniques. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
PHED3130 Sports Psychology (also PSYC3130) - 3 s.h.
An application of the theories and principles in psychology to the athlete, the athletic environment, and to coaching practices.
PSYC1300 Introductory Psychology - 3 s.h.
An introductory survey of psychological methods and thoughts as they relate to human experience and behavior. Topics include the role of the central nervous system in mediating behavior, learning and memory, states of awareness, motivation and emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy. ELO5 Social Science – Innovation, GE3E Liberal Learning-Social Sciences.
PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology - 3 s.h.
The study of human development over the entire lifespan. Focus is on the interaction of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of development. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace, GE3E Liberal Learning-Social Sciences
PSYC2320 Marriage and the Family (also SOCI2320) - 3 s.h.
A social science approach to relationships and attraction with a focus on marriage and the family unit. Topics include dating, marital roles, parenting, and interaction patterns. Explores disruptions such as divorce and domestic violence as well as clinical and community-level interventions from a systems perspective. +This course is only offered every other year.
PSYC3130 Sports Psychology (also PHED3130) - 3 s.h.
An application of the theories and principles in psychology to the athlete, the athletic environment, and to coaching practices.
PSYC3300 Sensation and Perception - 3 s.h.
Consideration of how humans receive and interpret information from their environment through receptor systems and brain mechanisms. Including theories of perception, biology of sensory and perceptual systems, and practical applications of findings from research. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 Introductory Psychology. This course is offered every other year.
PSYC3310 Social Psychology (also SOCI3310) - 3 s.h.
The study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. Attention given to research and application to social perception, interaction, and influence. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 or SOCI1300.
PSYC3330 Behavioral Neuroscience - 3 s.h.
Examination of the biological substrates of behavior. Topics include synaptic transmission and patterns of neural activity, sleep and arousal, learning and memory, motivation, emotion, neurological diseases, traumatic brain injuries. Prerequisites: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology. This course is offered every other year.
PSYC3340 Personality - 3 s.h.
A study of personality from dispositional, psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioral perspectives and of the application of personality perspectives to current issues. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology.
PSYC3370 Cross Cultural Psychology - 3 s.h.
Study of psychological theories and empirical findings relating to variations in cultures. Prerequisite: PSYC1300. ELO4 Global Learning - World Citizenship, ELO4 Global Learning - Equality and Peace.
PSYC3380 Abnormal Psychology - 3 s.h.
A study of the disorders outlined in the current diagnostic statistical manual. Emphasis will be on etiology, symptoms, and methods of treatment. Prerequisite: PSYC1300.
PSYC3390 Cognitive Psychology - 3 s.h.
Research and theory in areas of cognitive psychology, including attention; memory acquisition, storage, and retrieval; language comprehension; and problem solving. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology. This course is only offered every other year.
PSYC3500 Principles of Learning - 3 s.h.
Explores a variety of theories of learning. Considers both conceptual and applied aspects of learning. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology. This course is offered every other year.
PSYC3510 Research Methods (also SOCI3510) - 3 s.h.
A survey of the principles and practices of social research, including research ethics, experimental design, surveys, in-depth interviews, content analysis, participant observation, and field studies. Students also learn to write in scientific journal style. Prerequisite: 6 additional hours of psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.
PSYC3520 Research Methods Two (also SOCI3540 Research Methods) - 3 s.h.
Development and implementation of an original research project. Prerequisite: PSYC3510 and 6 additional hours of psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.
PSYC4250 Professional Seminar - 1 s.h.
Examination of professional and ethical issues, as well as careers and graduate education in psychology. Prerequisite: Senior standing and Psychology major.
PSYC4350 History and Systems - 3 s.h.
A historical analysis of systematic foundations in psychology. Includes Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and Psychoanalysis. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours in psychology.
PSYC4360 Senior Internship - 1-4 s.h.
Placement with external agency for application of knowledge, theory, and skills from the major in a professional setting. Pre-requisites: Psychology major, senior standing, 2.0 cumulative GPA, 3.0 GPA in the major, consent of supervising faculty. Students should enroll in 1 credit for every 50 hours that will be volunteered in the sponsor organization (with a maximum of 4 credits). Completion of the Senior Internship application with approval from agency sponsor and supervising faculty.
PSYC4430 Theory and Practice of Counseling - 3 s.h.
A course designed to explore characteristics of counselors, characteristics of clients, basic counseling techniques, and current theories of counseling. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 6 additional hours of psychology.
SOCI2320 Marriage and the Family (also PSYC2320) - 3 s.h.
A social science approach to relationships and attraction with a focus on marriage and the family unit. Topics include dating, marital roles, parenting, and interaction patterns. Explores disruptions such as divorce and domestic violence as well as clinical and community-level interventions from a systems perspective.
SOCI3310 Social Psychology (also PSYC3310) - 3 s.h.
The study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. Attention given to research and application to social perception, interaction, and influence. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 or SOCI1300.
SOCI3510 Research Methods (also PSYC3510) - 3 s.h.
A survey of the principles and practices of social research, including research ethics, experimental design, surveys, in-depth interviews, content analysis, participant observation, and field studies. Students also learn to write in scientific journal style. Prerequisite: 6 additional hours of psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.