Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Study human behavior and mental processes to prepare for graduate study and a career as a psychologist. Explore psychology both as an area of scientific investigation and as a health or human services profession. Identify how the learning can be applied effectively in careers that involve an understanding of human behavior and leadership development, including business, government, health care, and law.
Course Requirements:
(36 semester credits, all classes are 3 credits)
PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment
This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
This course is a survey of selected topics in psychology, including research methods, physiological psychology, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, gender roles, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and social psychology.
PSY 104 Child & Adolescent Development
This course provides a basic introduction to the nature of human growth and development as it occurs from conception through adolescence. It provides students the opportunity to explore the "what," "how," and "when" of physical motor, cognitive, socio-emotional, moral, aesthetic, and language development. This exploration is emphasized through activities that allow students to understand and appreciate both typical and atypical development within the context of the family and society, and recognize the impact of individual, cultural, and linguistic differences on development.
PSY 301 Social Psychology
Students explore how the thoughts, feelings and behavior of individuals are influenced by other human beings in a variety of social situations. This course also entails a survey and critical analysis of the various methods used by researchers in social psychology. Topics include: social cognition, aggression, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, altruistic behavior, conformity, group influences, and conflict resolution.
PSY 325 Statistics for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Descriptive and inferential statistics are investigated and multiple techniques for statistical analysis are introduced in this course. Formulas for presenting and evaluating data are explored in accordance with generally accepted protocol for statistical analysis.
PSY 326 Research Methods
Research Methods is an introduction to the foundations of research methodology, design and analysis. Basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research are explored and evaluated. Understanding the results of statistical analysis as it applies to research is a focus of this curriculum.
PSY 330 Theories of Personality
This course reviews the basic concepts and principles of the major theories of personality. It also assesses the scientific worth and validity of these theories and includes case studies that show how these theories are applied to the treatment of psychological disorders. Detailed descriptions of healthy and unhealthy personality types will be stressed. Students will be challenged to evaluate their personality, as it relates to the theory being presented.
PSY 350 Physiological Psychology
Students study the anatomy and physiology of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and endocrine system. Study of the biological systems promotes better understanding of mind-body relationships important to hunger, thirst, sex, sleep, emotion, learning, and memory. Students also examine medical theories, assessment, and treatments of psychological disorders including new imaging technologies and drug therapy.
PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology
The course entails a study of the diagnosis, causes, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders. Problems with the reliability and validity of the American Psychiatric Association system for diagnosing psychological disorders will be discussed and various alternative systems will be introduced.
PSY 331 Psychology of Learning
Learning is the relatively permanent change in behavior and mental processes resulting from experience. This course consists of the application of learning theory and research in a wide range of settings where learning takes place.
PSY 302 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course examines the influence of an organization upon the individual, as well as ways an individual can influence an organization. Topics include recruiting, personnel selection, organizational climate, group problem solving, and conflict resolution.
PSY 496 Applied Project
Applied Project is a required course for all psychology majors. The Psychology Applied Project has two components: 1) a seminar component developed around interactive discussion based upon course required reading and student selected research, and 2) an applied research component. Within the applied research component there is a formal applied research project and an applied Career-Community interview. In the formal applied research project students are able to select one application from two. The applications are: 1) Senior Applied Research, and 2) Natural Field Observational Research. All students complete the Career-Community Interview. A written reflective paper and a peer evaluation complete the course.
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