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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)