PSYC — Psychology: Catalog Entries

12 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

PSYC 101 — Introduction to Psychology(3 cr.)

Broad survey of the major subfields of psychology, including cognition, development, and abnormal behavior. Students are introduced to the scientific methods used to study the mind and behavior. Serves as the foundation for all subsequent coursework in the major.

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PSYC 201 — Developmental Psychology(3 cr.)

Study of physical, cognitive, and social development from infancy through adolescence. Major theories of development are examined alongside current research. Case studies illustrate typical and atypical developmental trajectories.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101

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PSYC 210 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences(3 cr.)

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to psychological research. Topics include hypothesis testing, correlation, and analysis of variance. Statistical software is used for data analysis throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101

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PSYC 230 — Research Methods in Psychology(4 cr.)

Study of experimental design, measurement, and ethical considerations in psychological research. Students design and conduct an original study as part of a laboratory component. Emphasis is placed on scientific writing in APA style.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 210

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PSYC 250 — Abnormal Psychology(3 cr.)

Examination of the classification, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders. Case studies illustrate diagnostic criteria found in current clinical manuals. Ethical and cultural considerations in diagnosis are discussed throughout.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101

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PSYC 310 — Cognitive Psychology(3 cr.)

Study of mental processes including memory, attention, language, and problem-solving. Classic and contemporary experimental findings are examined in detail. Students design a small cognitive experiment as a course project.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101

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PSYC 320 — Social Psychology(3 cr.)

Examination of how individuals think about, influence, and relate to others. Topics include conformity, persuasion, prejudice, and group dynamics. Classic experiments are analyzed alongside contemporary replications.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101

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PSYC 340 — Biopsychology(3 cr.)

Study of the biological bases of behavior, including neuroanatomy, neurotransmission, and the physiology of emotion and motivation. Case studies of brain injury illustrate structure-function relationships. Current neuroscience research methods are introduced.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101

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PSYC 410 — Personality Theory(3 cr.)

Survey of major theories of personality, including psychodynamic, humanistic, and trait approaches. Students evaluate assessment instruments used to measure personality constructs. Emphasis is placed on comparing the empirical support for competing theories.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 250

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PSYC 495 — Senior Seminar in Psychology(3 cr.)

Capstone course in which students design and execute an original empirical research project. Findings are presented at a department research symposium. Serves as the culminating experience for the psychology major.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 230 and Senior standing

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PSYC 520 — Advanced Statistics in Psychology(3 cr.)

Graduate-level study of multivariate statistical techniques, including regression, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Students apply methods to datasets drawn from published research. Statistical software proficiency is developed throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate program

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PSYC 610 — Practicum in Clinical Psychology(3 cr.)

Supervised applied experience in a clinical or counseling setting under the guidance of a licensed practitioner. Students integrate theoretical knowledge with direct client interaction. Weekly seminar discussion supports case conceptualization skills.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 520

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