Course List

PSY 211: Developmental Psychology / Lifespan (Human Growth and Development)

This systematic examination of cognitive, emotional, physical and social developmental processes that occur in humans from conception to death analyzes both normal and abnormal aspects ...

PSY 305: Educational Psychology

This course examines theories of learning and development as it applies to intervention, parenting and education.Course content includes the study of moral, personality, language, and ...

PSY 306: Disorders of Childhood and Youth

This course covers the foundations of education of exceptional students, as well as programs, services, technologies, and interventions for special children. Included in the course ...

PSY 311: Intervention Methods I (Also listed as SOW 311)

Counseling techniques with individuals and families are studied. Prerequisites: PSY 111, SOC 211 or SOW 220. Fall.

PSY 320: Theories of Personality

This is a thorough study of personality structure and dynamics proposed by various schools of thought. Prerequisite: PSY 111 or 211. Fall.

PSY 321: Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy

This is an overview of the major theories of counseling and a study of legal and ethical issues involved in counseling. Attention will also be ...

PSY 331: Psychological Statistics & Testing

This thorough coverage of psychological testing principles, applications, and issues includes coverage of basic concepts related to testing, statistics, and the use of statistics including ...

PSY 341: Forensic Psychology

This psychosocial approach to criminality introduces the student to the practice of forensic psychology. The course will focus on production and application of psychological knowledge ...

PSY 351: Adnormal Psychology

This study of the causes and effects of abnormal behavior emphasizes diagnosis, DSM-IV classification, andtreatment. Topics of study include: history of abnormality, diagnosis and classification ...

PSY 353: Psychopharmacology

This analysis of the effects of psychoactive prescription and non-prescription drugs on human behavior presents therapeutic and recreational uses of both licit and illicit drugs.

PSY 360: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

This is a study of how psychology and business interrelate within work organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on individual roles within organizations. Topics include mental ...

PSY 365: Social Psychology

This is a scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. Topics includesocial cognition, prejudice and discrimination, the self, interpersonal ...

PSY 370: Learning & Cognition

This course is an introduction to learning theories and cognitive psychology. Topics include attention, patternrecognition, knowledge representation, language, reasoning, and human intelligence.Prerequisite: PSY 111. Fall.

PSY 400: Research Methods & Advanced Statistics

Introductory course work in elementary research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data,statistics, and preparation of research is presented.Prerequisites: MAT 131 and PSY 111, ...

PSY 401: Advanced Counseling

This course includes the examination, evaluation, and application of contemporary psychotherapeutic counselingtechniques. The development of differential therapeutic skills is also emphasized. An experiential framework allowsdirect ...

PSY 410: Intervention Methods II Group Counseling

This course is a presentation of theory and techniques for group intervention.Prerequisites: SOC 211 and PSY111, 311. Spring.

PSY 411: History & Systems

This course analyzes the ways in which various philosophical and scientific models of human behavior haveimpacted the study of human behavior. The Freudian approach, evolutionary ...

PSY 412: Addictive Behavior

This overview of significant theories in addiction psychology includes issues pertaining to the practice ofcounseling, psychotherapy, the use of drugs, alcohol, etc.Prerequisite PSY 111, 351.

PSY 415, 425: Internship I, II (Also listed as SOW 415 and 425)

The student is placed in an agency offering human services to provide the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. The practicum is combined ...

PSY 424: Physiological Psychology

This is a study of the impact of biological and genetic factors on human behavior. Topics include brain and behavior, sensation and perception, eating and ...

PSY 430: Senior Seminar (Social Science) (Also listed as SOW 430)

This is a group-consensus decision-making laboratory. A laboratory approach is employed, utilizing individual skills with group tasks. Group dynamics are also emphasized. Preparation included for ...

PSY 435: Internship III (Also listed as SOW 435)

This is a faculty directed study. Fall and Spring.

PSY 436: Internship IV (Also listed as SOW 436)

This is a faculty directed study. Fall and Spring .

PSY 445: Internship V (Also listed as SOW 445)

This independent study is professor directed. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 211, PSY 415, 425 and approval of practicum professor. Fall and Spring.

PSY 446: Internship VI (Also listed as SOW 446)

This is a faculty directed study. Fall and Spring.

PSY 499: Selected Topics and Readings in Psychology

Selected topics and readings are related to the student’s area of study. Permission of the instructor and of the Vice President for Academic Affairs is ...

REL 101: History and Literature of the Old Testament

A study in the origin, development, and structure of the Old Testament is followed by a survey of the great ideas and people of its ...

REL 102: History and Literature of the New Testament

A study of introductory matters related to the origin and development of the New Testament is followed by a survey of its books with special ...

REL 201: World Religions

This course includes an introductory study of the major religions of the world that acquaints the student with thebeliefs, practices, and cultural expressions of each.Spring.

REL 241: Introduction to Philosophy

This study of the nature and scope of philosophy seeks to introduce students to the major philosophical concepts from Socrates to Sarte, relating these concepts ...