Academic Catalog

PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

PSYC 101  ~INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
General introduction survey course. Introducing the core areas of psychology. As a behavioral science, the focus will include an eclectic study of heredity, environment and learning. Other topics surveyed will include memory, perception, motivation, human development, personality, abnormal psychology, and psychotherapies. A general overview of specific theories in psychology will be included. (3 lecture)
PSYC 220  INTRO TO INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
Overview of the field of industrial psychology including testing, performance appraisal, training, leadership, job satisfaction, working conditions, organization, safety, stress and engineering psychology. (3 lecture)
PSYC 231  LEADERSHIP & HUMAN RELATIONS  
3 Credit Hours  
Overview of the psychological dynamics associated with leadership and human relations training. Special emphasis will be placed on the basic theories and constructs of leadership styles and techniques, team orientation, communication, group dynamics within organizations and basic leadership issues. (3 lecture)
PSYC 241  ~INTRO TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  
3 Credit Hours  
Survey of human development across the life span with an emphasis on change in physical, cognitive, and social- emotional processes. Applied problem solving by use of developmental information provides experiences for service related professions such as social work, nursing, education and counseling. (3 lecture)
PSYC 251  INTRO TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
Awareness of the many social factors which determine human behavior and the relationship of class, race, culture, gender, social structure and group interactions impacting individual behavior. (3 lecture)
PSYC 281  ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
An introduction to behavior disorders: etiology, prevention, and treatment. Focus on major functional and organic disorders, theories related to mental disorders and methods of therapy. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 111 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 241  
PSYC 290  PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM I, PART I  
3 Credit Hours  
Psychology Practicum - Arranged placement in a supervised setting that provides psychological, behavioral or social services. Focus on development of professional skills, communication skills, implementation and evaluation of client assessments and interventions and basic ethics for helping professionals. (1.5 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 241  
PSYC 291  PSYC PRACTICUM I, PART II  
3 Credit Hours  
Psychology Practicum - Arranged placement in a supervised setting that provides psychological, behavioral or social services. Focus on development of professional skills, communication skills, implementation and evaluation of client assessments and interventions and basic ethics for helping professionals. (1.5 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 241  
PSYC 293  COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE  
1-8 Credit Hours  
(1-8 lecture)
PSYC 297  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-3 Credit Hours  
(1-3 lecture)
PSYC 299  INDEPENDENT STUDY  
1-3 Credit Hours  
(1-3 lecture)
PSYC 310  ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
To involve the student in research concerning environmental issues and how we as humans are impacted and how we impact the environment. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and (SPCH 111 or COMM 111)  
PSYC 318  HISTORY AND SYSTEMS  
3 Credit Hours  
A survey of psychology from its origins in philosophy, biology and physics through the early major schools of psychological thought to modern perspectives on the science of behavior and its applications to human affairs. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 111 or PSYC 241  
PSYC 323  INDUST/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH  
3 Credit Hours  
An introduction to the application of psychological principles in the areas of employee selection, performance appraisal, motivation and morale, sexual harassment, leadership, decision making, team building and general organization behavior. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 112 or ENGL 102  
PSYC 350  INTRO TO COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
Basic introduction to group facilitation related to the field of counseling. Included is information, techniques and strategies concerning group foundation. Teamwork and co-facilitation of groups will be emphasized and practiced. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 111 or PSYC 241  
PSYC 351  INTERNATIONAL CULTURE  
3 Credit Hours  
Psychological study of the personal behaviors and structures of international cultures. The course will examine beliefs, symbols, language, values, norms, folkways and more of various cultures.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101  
PSYC 362  PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT  
3 Credit Hours  
Introduces the student to theory and practice of psychological assessment procedures. Course includes intelligence testing, personality testing, career testing, behavioral assessment procedures, statistics, interviewing and interpretation. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 211 and (PSYC 101 or PSYC 111 or PSYC 241)  
PSYC 363  THEORIES OF PERSONALITY  
3 Credit Hours  
Theoretical and empirical readings in a discussion of the major perspectives in personality theory and methodological problems in personality and research. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 111 or PSYC 241  
PSYC 365  FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY  
3 Credit Hours  
An in-depth study of criminal behavior, criminal responsibility, abnormal psychology and the challenges of mental health issues and the criminal justice system. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 101 or PSYC 111) and (ENGL 101 or ENGL 111)  
PSYC 390  PSYC PRACTICUM II, PART I  
3 Credit Hours  
Psychology Practicum II - Arranged placement in a supervised setting that provides psychological, behavioral or social services. Focus on further development of professional skills, communication skills, implementation and evaluation of client assessments and interventions and basic ethics for helping professionals. Depending on the mental health location, students will gain further experiential skill development by selecting their specific departments and/or specializations to further develop their skills. (1 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 101 or PSYC 241) and PSYC 281 and (PSYC 290 or PSYC 291) and PSYC 350  
PSYC 391  PSYC PRACTICUM II, PART II  
3 Credit Hours  
Psychology Practicum II - Arranged placement in a supervised setting that provides psychological, behavioral or social services. Focus on further development of professional skills, communication skills, implementation and evaluation of client assessments and interventions and basic ethics for helping professionals. Depending on the mental health location, students will gain further experiential skill development by selecting their specific departments and/or specializations to further develop their skills. (1 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 101 or PSYC 241) and PSYC 281 and (PSYC 290 or PSYC 291) and PSYC 350 and PSYC 390  
PSYC 393  COOP WORK EXPERIENCE  
1-8 Credit Hours  
(1-8 lecture)
PSYC 397  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-6 Credit Hours  
(1-6 lecture)
PSYC 399  INDEPENDENT STUDY  
1-3 Credit Hours  
(1-3 lecture)
PSYC 410  APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL PSYC  
6 Credit Hours  
To involve students in an experiential learning opportunity with the environment. Includes research, projects, team development, group dynamics and communication. (6 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and (SPCH 111 or COMM 111)  
PSYC 459  CAPSTONE-ADV LDRSHP CERT  
3 Credit Hours  
Provides students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills acquisition, and application of course information. (Restricted to Adv. Leadership certificate students only; taken semester of certificate completion, with instructor permission only). (3 lecture)
PSYC 460  CAPSTONE SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY  
1 Credit Hour  
This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate comprehensive learning and application in psychology. The course will also focus on final preparation for work and/or graduate school. (1 lecture)