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Psy 188 Human Sexuality
3 creditsSurvey of factual and practical knowledge about human sexuality. Designed to provide learning experiences in a variety of areas, including the physiological and psychological aspects of sexuality, the meaning of relationships, value systems related to love and sex, and communication skills in intimate relationships.
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3 creditsGeneral survey of the field of psychology covering a range of scientific and applied areas including such topics as methodology, biological basis of behavior, perception, learning, sensation, memory, motivation, thinking, and emotion.
3 creditsGeneral survey of the field of psychology covering a range of scientific and applied areas within the field, including such topics as human development, personality assessment, maladaptive behavior patterns, treatment approaches, and social psychology.
1 to 3 credits each termEntry level field experience for psychology students. Ordinarily taken during the freshman or sophomore year. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course is only graded pass/no pass. See Human Services, Field Practicum, and Internship Programs.
1 creditRequired course for all students considering the psychology major. Students receive advice about the necessary steps for becoming a psychology major. Subjects covered include career options, how to prepare for graduate school, research opportunities, and other topics related to becoming a successful undergraduate psychology major.
3 creditsIntroduction to descriptive statistics, including an understanding and use of frequency distributions and measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, and regression analysis. Prerequisites: Psy 201, 202.
3 creditsFamiliarization with various techniques of inferential statistics, including elementary probability, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, and nonparametric methods. Prerequisites: Psy 201, 202, 225.
Please note: Psy 201 and 202 and University Colloquium or Wr 121 and 122 are prerequisites to all upper division psychology courses. Additional prerequisites are listed at the end of individual course descriptions.
1 to 3 credits maximum 6 creditsThe student engages in intensive observation in several agencies/programs using psychological principles and techniques in their work. Observation and participation in routine activities are done under the sponsorship of professional and University staff. Refer to earlier section on Human Services, Field Practicum, and Internship Programs for types of agencies/programs where placement is possible. This course is only graded pass/no pass. Prerequisite: junior standing or above.
3 credits each termStudies the processes contributing to human adjustment. Topics such as identity, self-concept, self-control, social relationships, feelings, conflicts and anxiety, sex role image, love, death, and fulfilling human potential, are studied to determine their influence on interpersonal effectiveness and satisfaction with life.
3 creditsAn overview, in a graduate seminar format, of physiological psychology topics of contemporary interest and how findings about these topics might affect society. Possible topics include biofeedback, behavioral medicine and healing, human electrical brain stimulation, and the physiological bases of mental disorders. Content varies from year to year.
3 creditsIntroduction to research strategies and methods which have evolved in various branches of psychology. Emphasis on an understanding and application of the scientific method, including hypothesis formation, library research, data gathering, statistical analysis of results, and drawing conclusions. Prerequisites: Psy 201, 202, 225, 226.
3 creditsInfluence of the social and cultural environment on the behavior of the individual. Topics covered include theories, methods, attitude formation and change, prejudice and discrimination, and social attraction. Psy 327 recommended.
3 creditsContinued study of the important theories, principles, and research of traditional social psychology and related social problems. Topics covered include aggression and violence, prosocial behavior, groups and leaders, environmental psychology, social exchange, and applied social psychology. Prerequisite: Psy 334.
3 creditsSurvey of theories and empirical research about learning, memory, and some cognitive phenomena. Prerequisites: Psy 201, 202, 226, 327.
2 creditsStudents apply knowledge learned about the process of research including research design, participant selection, data collection, data analysis, and reporting results. This is a two-hour and fifty minute laboratory course that is independent of the content of any specific course and emphasizes the process of experimentation. Prerequisite: psychology majors only.
3 creditsStudy of the structures and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems, especially as they relate to human behaviors. Topics include the physiological bases of emotions, motivations, sexual behaviors, biological rhythms, sleep, consciousness, learning, memory, depression, and psychopathology.
3 creditsSurvey of empirical research and theories about sensory and perceptual phenomena. The sensations of vision, audition, touch, balance, smell, and taste are explored, as well as our perceptual experiences of shape, color, depth, motion, and illusions. Prerequisites: Psy 225, 226.
3 creditsSurvey of human growth and development from birth to death. Examines individual differences in physical and physiological development and evaluates perception, cognition, learning, personality, and social factors as they influence behavior through the human life span.
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Credit to be arrangedFormal application to the Psychology Department practicum coordinator is required prior to registration. An integrated didactic theory and practice experience allowing the student to develop psychological service skills and knowledge within selected programs and agencies. This is a culmination theory-practice course. Students must commit themselves to long-term experience and make formal arrangements for their placement well in advance, through consultation with the field practicum instructors. Types of placement available are listed in the earlier section entitled Human Services, Field Practicum, and Internship Programs. Prerequisites: senior standing; consent of the instructor and involved agency; and substantial coursework in psychology and related behavioral science disciplines. This course is graded pass/no pass.
3 creditsStudy of uniquely human qualities and characteristics. The dynamics of healthy personality and human potential. Explores theory, research, and practice.
1 to 6 credits each termThe student learns about the process of teaching psychology by working closely with an instructor. Involvement may include any aspect of teaching such as literature research, laboratory demonstrations, tutoring, lecture presentations, leading discussion groups, paper grading, and grade recording. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
3 creditsApplication of psychological methods to the study of the individual; survey of intelligence, achievement, special aptitude, and personality tests; theoretical and statistical background for interpretation of test scores; and training in diagnosis of actual cases. Prerequisites: Psy 225, consent of instructor. Psy 479, 480 recommended.
3 creditsThe historical development of psychology as a science with special attention to critical analysis of the various historical and contemporary movements and issues related to scientific inquiry and the evolution of knowledge. Prerequisites: psychology majors only; senior or graduate standing.
3 creditsFocuses on determining what stress is, what it tends to do to people, and how to minimize its negative effects. Description of physiological and psychological stress reactions, stress-related disease processes, individualization of stress reactivity, and maximization of one's own stress management potential.
3 creditsAnalysis and survey of personality concepts and evaluation of selected theories of personality.
3 creditsTheories, empirical research, and methodology for environmental psychology. Issues discussed include: ecological perception; effects of noise, temperature, air pollution, and wind on behavior; personal space; territoriality; crowding; and urban problems.
4 creditsInvolves experiential exercises designed to give students an opportunity to learn and gain thinking skills. Topics and exercises cover: the development and assessment of creativity; the roles of learning styles, communication, assumptions, inferences and hypotheses in creativity; the impact of groups on creativity; and various strategies for enhancing creativity.
4 creditsThe study of group and interpersonal functioning via practical laboratory experience. Specific skills and topics covered may include: leadership, group cohesion, decision making, conflict resolution, trust, interpersonal attraction, communication, and self-disclosure. Prerequisites: junior standing or above; Comm 125 or accepted course or experience in interpersonal communication or social psychology.
3 creditsInvestigation of the role of psychological factors in the prevention of illness and the maintenance of good health, treatment of already-existing illness, and recovery from or adjustment to ongoing illness.
4 creditsFurther study of the research designs used in psychological science. Application of the scientific method to specific questions in psychology. Through a research project, the student develops knowledge and skills researching psychology literature; forming hypotheses; designing experimental, quasi-experimental and/or observational studies; collecting and analyzing data; and drawing conclusions. Prerequisites: Psy 225, 226, 327.
3 creditsFamiliarization with various behavior modification techniques, analysis of the various uses of behavior modification, practice in developing programs for application, and data analysis.
3 creditsStudy of current research and theory about how knowledge is perceived, represented, remembered, and used. Topics are selected from: memory, attention, language, thinking, problem solving, decision making, judgment, creativity, and human and artificial intelligence.
4 creditsPrinciples of psychology applied to job applicants, employees, managers, or consumers in business and industry. The use of psychological principles to solve problems in the world of work, including: conflict resolution, power and influence within the organization, improving communication and leadership, integrating individual needs with management goals, and maintaining institutional vitality. Prerequisites: Soc 204 is recommended.
3 creditsSurvey of the physiological, psychological, and societal effects of chemical substances on humans. Emphasis is on drugs of major usage, such as prescription drugs, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and cocaine.
3 creditsA social-psychological study of occupational behavior that is aimed at increasing students' understanding of the processes of occupational choice, career development, and job satisfaction. Designed to meet the professional needs of many workers concerned about problems of vocational adjustment.
3 creditsAn in-depth examination of major developmental issues from infancy through preadolescence. Emphasis is placed on empirical models of cognition, psychosocial development, and personality. A culminating project involves application and theoretical integration. Prerequisite: Psy 370.
3 creditsThe processes through which the human reaches maturity, acquires effective use of bodily equipment and learning capacity, and makes satisfactory personal and social adjustments. Emphasis is placed on the physical, mental, social, and emotional changes of adolescence. Prerequisite: Psy 370 recommended.
3 creditsExamines the psychological processes of aging starting from adult developmental maturity through old age and death. Primary concern is on continuing social and personal adaptation to physical changes and the impact of cultural attitudes on the self-concept of adults in middle and old age. Prerequisite: Psy 370.
3 creditsSurveys the field of child psychopathology, including theoretical concepts, etiology, assessment, and treatment of various childhood disorders. Emphasis is on understanding children in the context of their development, families, and culture. Prerequisite: Psy 370.
3 creditsSurveys the mental health status of racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Presents culture-specific models for providing assessment, and diagnostic and treatment services for individuals including children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, and communities. Training for service providers and ethical issues are examined.
3 creditsStudy of the principles and methods of life span developmental psychology: physical functioning, changes in cognitive and behavioral processes, personality change and development, intimacy and family development, career development, and cultural factors in the aging process. Prerequisite: Psy 370.
3 creditsProvides an overview, in a graduate-seminar format, of the clinical and experimental literature on self-regulation of physiological and psychological states using biofeedback and other applied psychophysiological techniques. Medical and psychological applications of self-regulation techniques and related procedures are discussed. Content varies from year to year.
3 creditsTheory and research on human development from birth to death. Individual differences in physical and physiological development. Evaluation of perception, cognition, learning, personality, and social factors as they influence behavior through the human life span. Prerequisite: Psy 460/560 or 370.
3 creditsExploration of the roles and functions of the professional counselor relative to other mental health professionals. Focus is on the core ingredients of effective counseling practice: development of the interpersonal, conceptual, and helping skills that foster movement toward clients' goals. Includes attention to the personal qualities of effective counselors, creation of therapeutic alliances, counseling microskills, ethical practice, and techniques foundational to contemporary theoretical orientations. Prerequisite: senior or graduate level standing.
3 creditsSurvey of the major categories of behavioral and mental disorders, including anxiety, depressive, and psychotic disorders of adolescence and adulthood. Emphasis is on the etiology and general characteristics of the disorders and current approaches to treatment. Intended for psychology majors and non majors.
3 creditsSurvey of the major categories of behavioral and mental disorders, including personality, sexual, and substance abuse disorders of adolescence and adulthood. Emphasis is on the etiology, general characteristics of the disorders and current approaches to treatment. Intended for psychology majors and non majors.
3 creditsUses psychological ethical guidelines in exploring the issues related to multiculturalism and special populations as they relate to the field of counseling. Students explore their own ethnic and cultural heritage, challenge biases and confront stereotypes. Special emphasis is placed on issues related to multiculturalism and special populations related to the role of the helping professional. Prerequisites: senior- or graduate-level class standing.
4 creditsTheoretical and experiential introduction to group counseling. Leadership skills, stages of counseling groups, ethics, and specific modalities are emphasized. Students participate in experiential groups as members. Graduate students also plan and co-lead a counseling group with student volunteers as part of laboratory experience and participate in a supervision group. Prerequisites: Psy 483senior standing and Psy 438; Psy 583formal acceptance into the PCPP graduate program and Psy 538.
3 creditsExamination of the helping process in counseling psychology. Survey of primary models of counseling/psychotherapy from theoretical, experiential, and personal growth perspectives. Prerequisites: Psy 474/574, 479, 480 and senior or graduate standing.
3 creditsApplied therapeutic strategies to specific crisis situations and/or critical incidents. Includes the study of the driving forces behind the event, assessment procedures, and intervention strategies applied during and after the trauma incident. Crisis categories include suicide, battered women's syndrome, sexual assault, post traumatic stress disorder, personal loss, and substance abuse.
3 creditsRecent developments and revisions regarding the role of consciousness and altered states of consciousness (ASCs) in the study of the human organism; consideration given to paranormal, perceptual, and sleep and dream phenomena.
3 creditsSurvey of psychological aspects of human sexuality, including consideration of physiological and sociological factors relevant to human sexual behavior. Consideration of sexual adjustment, maladjustment, sexuality research, and therapy. Prerequisite: Psy 188, equivalent, or consent of instructor.
3 creditsAn intensive exploration of women's involvement in interpersonal relationships, with a focus on theoretical and experiential aspects. Women's roles, identity, and self schemas as influenced by interactions with others are considered in cultural, familial, and intrapsychic frameworks.
3 creditsSurvey of the theories, life cycles, and contemporary problems of women in a social context from the perspective of psychology. Traditional psychological assumptions, data, philosophies, and policies are analyzed and questioned in light of newer trends. Empirical and experiential aspects of such issues as psychological sex differences, socialization of gender, identity development, androgyny, power, language, and therapy are actively explored by each student. Prerequisite: SSc 201 or permission of instructor.
3 creditsIntensive study of selected issues related to the contemporary social and psychological problems of women. Topics covered are biological influences, women and work, body image, female sexuality, abortion, rape, incest, pornography, alcoholism, crime, and women in relationships. Prerequisite: Psy 492/592.
3 creditsThis course is designed to provide students in-depth exposure to a select set of lesbian and gay issues in relation to the field of psychology. From a psychological perspective, students examine the assumptions, definitions, supporting research, personality theorists' perspectives, and counseling concerns as they relate to lesbians and gay men.
3 credits eachIntegration and synthesis of the skills and knowledge specified in the nine goals of the psychology major demonstrated through a project involving a psychological investigative process. Several options are available for the project that is conducted during the two terms of required senior capstone. Prerequisites: psychology major or interdisciplinary psychology emphasis and senior standing.
Psy 503 Thesis
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Program I 1 to 9 creditsProgram II/PCPP students are required to take a minimum of 20 credits of supervised practicum during their program.
3 creditsTheoretical and practical application of family-systems approaches to the treatment of dysfunctional families and couples. Family life cycle issues, role of the therapist, and alternatives for intervention are presented. Prerequisites: Psy 479/579, 480/580, 484/584.
3 credits eachSupervised practice in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected individual measures of intelligence with emphasis on the Stanford-Binet Revised Scales and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
3 creditsSurvey of principles and methods used for measurement of personality. Introduction to structured and nonstructured assessment devices and methods with emphasis on rationale and interpretation. Prerequisite: Psy 479, consent of instructor.
1 creditPractice and supervised training in communication skills that foster effective helping relationships and therapeutic alliances, and entry-level counseling techniques and intervention approaches. Open to graduate students only and must be taken concurrently with Psy 574. (May be taken again for practice purposes.) Observation, and videotape and audiotape review are utilized. Prerequisites: prior acceptance into Program I or the PCPP.
3 credits each termExamination of the Ethical Standards of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for Counseling and Development. Focus on issues surrounding legal and ethical standards. Participants are challenged to apply critical-thinking skills to ethical decision making in their counseling practices. Prerequisites: admission to Psychology Department graduate program, concurrent enrollment in Psy 509 for PCPP students.
3 creditsSupervised practicum and training to accompany the theories studied in Systems of Counseling I (Psy 484/584). Provides an experiential component to students' theoretical studies. Students "counsel" several undergraduate student volunteers and review video tapes in individual and group supervision. Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the PCPP graduate program; concurrent registration in Psy 581 and Psy 584.