PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology I. Three semester hours.

Surveys the major principles of psychology. Introduces the history of psychology, human development, personality, abnormal behavior, social psychology, feelings and emotions, research methodologies, experimental psychology, psychophysiology, learningand memory, altered states of awareness, sleep and dreams, and industrial and organizational psychology.

PSYC 2312 Developmental Psychology: Birth Through Adolescence. Three semester hours.

Presents the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors in the growth and development of normal children from birth through adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 2317 Basic Statistics for Psychology. Three semester hours.

Introduces practical knowledge of statistics, up through analysis of variance, which are essential for understanding scientific reports in the field of psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 3301 Social Psychology. Three semester hours.

Explores the theory and phenomena of social psychology, the nature and type of social variables and the methods used to study them, and the effect of social variables upon the behavior of individuals. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301.

PSYC 3303 Developmental Psychology for the Young Child. Three semester hours.

Covers the theoretical background of early childhood with emphasis on physiological, social, psychological, and cognitive development. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301.

PSYC 3304 Learning and Memory. Three semester hours.

Familiarizes the student with the general principles of learning and memory by examining various learning theories, memory research, perception, information processing, and problem-solving. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301.

PSYC 3305 Analysis of Young Children's Behavior. Three semester hours.

Analysizes observed young childrens interaction patterns with parents and family members in a variety of socioeconomic and sociocultural settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 3303, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 3307 Development Psychology: Young Adult to Old Age. Three semester hours.

Examines the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors in the growth and development of normal adults from young adulthood through old age. Prerequisite: PSYC 2312, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 3308 Introduction to Applied Psychology. Three semester hours.

Surveys the various settings and professions which require the use and application of psychology and psychological principles. The course content will include descriptions of the settings in which clinical psychologists, developmental psychologists, social psychologists, industrial/organizational psychologists, sports psychologists, and others in related professions do their work, the nature of their skills, and kinds of clientele they serve. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 3310 Human Psychophysiology. Three semester hours.

Examines the relationships between physiological processes and human behavior. Familiarizes the student with the functions of the brain and autonomic nervous system. Emphasis on the biological basis for emotion, pain, psychosomatic processes, sexuality, stress, and sleep. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 4199 Psychology Senior Project. One semester hours.

Develops strategies and skills in empirical research and report writing. Assists student in designing, conducting, and reporting of an individual research project in the field of psychology. This capstone experience, required of all psychology majors, includes a weekly seminar meeting with faculty. Prerequisite: Must be psychology major in last semester of senior year, and must be taken concurrently with PSYC 4250.

PSYC 4250 Psychology Fieldwork Experience. Two semester hours.

Develops an introductory knowledge and basic skills of professional psychology by working in the field of psychology in such settings as schools, agencies, clinics, and institutions. Student must obtain 100 clock hours of fieldwork experience under the joint supervision of the department and the agency. Additionally, as part of this fieldwork experience, the student is required to register for and take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test in Psychology. Registration for the Subject Test is the full responsibility of the student, and will cost the student $64.00. A senior student on financial aid may apply for a GRE Fee Waiver. This capstone experience, required of all psychology majors, includes a weekly seminar meeting with faculty. Prerequisite: Must be psychology major in last semester of senior year, and must be taken concurrently with PSYC 4199.

PSYC 4301 Psychology of Personality. Three semester hours.

Introduces personality theory and the important factors in the development of personality from birth to maturity. Prerequisite: twelve hours of psychology. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4303 Abnormal Psychology. Three semester hours.

Presents neuroses, psychoses, organic disorders, mental deficiency, alcoholism, and epilepsy, and description and discussion of possible causes, symptoms and treatment modes. Prerequisite: twelve hours of psychology. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4304 Research Methods. Three semester hours.

Reviews the principles and methodologies of quantitative and qualitative research. Prerequisite: PSYC 2317, or permission of the instructor. Interchangeable with CRIJ 3305, PSCI 3301 or SOCI 4303. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4305 Psycholinguistic Development of the Exceptional Child. Three semester hours.

Examines the principles associated with receptive and expressive communication among handicapped children. Prerequisite: PSYC 2312, or EDSE 3305 and EDCI 3305.

PSYC 4308 Theory and Principles of Psychological Testing. Three semester hours.

Introduces the rationale of psychological measurement, test construction, validity, reliability, standardization, and statistical treatment of test results. Examines various accepted tests as measurements of significant individual characteristics. Prerequisite: PSYC 2317. Laboratory fee, $30.00. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4309 Advanced Social Psychology Seminar. Three semester hours.

Explores the phenomenological and experimental basis of social psychology, individual behavior related to social norms and motives, and methods of scientific research in social psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301, or permission of the instructor. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4310 Psychology of Human Sexuality. Three semester hours.

Covers psychological issues in human sexuality including genetic, hormonal, cognitive, and cultural determinants. The causes and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, sexual deviations, sexual life stle variations, and gender identity will also be explored. Prerequisite: PSYC 2312, or permission of the instructor. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4311 Marriage and Family Systems. Three semester hours.

Examines family development across generations from the perspectives of traditional psychology and family systems theorists. Introduces psychological interventions which further development and change. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301 Marriage and Family Systems. Three semester hours.

, or permission of the instructor. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4312 Theories of Behavior Management. Three semester hours.

Investigates behavior management and motivation theories, along with the legal implications of such, as they pertain to handicapped children. Prerequisite: six hours of psychology or EDSE 3305 and EDCI 3305. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4315 Alcohol, Drugs, and Human Behavior. Three semester hours.

Reviews the social, psychological, and physiological effects of alcohol and all the major therapeutic and recreational drugs, historical and current definitions of alcohol and drug use and abuse, and sociocultural aspects of alcohol/drug dependency, including vulnerable populations. The issues of alcohol/drug use and abuse will be studied to develop effective strategies for prevention and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug dependency. Interchangeable with CRIJ 3325. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4318 History and Systems of Psychology. Three semester hours.

Examines the nature of psychology from an historical perspective, emphasizing trends of psychological thought, key concepts in various branches of psychology and their relationship in contemporary systems and the development of psychology as a discipline with leaders, schools, and issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301, or permission of the instructor. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 4325 Cognitive Psychology. Three semester hours.

Focuses on cognitive psychology, language development, concept formation, problem solving, information processing, split-brain research, neuropsychology, memory, perception, and cognitive clusters. Prerequisite: twelve hours of psychology. *May be taken for graduate credit.

PSYC 5301 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy. Three semester hours.

Provides introduction and practice in the basic intervention strategies and techniques used in counseling and the human service professions. Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 5303 is expected. Prerequisite: PSYC 4301 and PSYC 4303, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5303 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Three semester hours.

Familiarizes the student with the principles and practices of a variety of counseling and psychotherapy theoretical models. Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 5301 is expected. Prerequisite: PSYC 4301 and PSYC 4303, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5305 Human Development Across the Life-Span. Three semester hours.

Explores the major theories of human development across the life-span, from infancy to old age, and describes and compares developmental processes and issues emphasized by different theorists and researchers. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PSYC 5307 Psychopathology I. Three semester hours.

Provides current clinical descriptions, research, and theories of human psychopathology. Emphasis on disorders of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Prerequisite: PSYC 4303, PSYC 4308 and PSYC 5303, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5310 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues. Three semester hours.

Examines the professional orientation and role identity of counselors, the objectives of professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation, and other professional issues.

PSYC 5315 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. Three semester hours.

Familiarizes the student with the theories, processes, and practices of group counseling and psychotheapy. Student will participate in a small group experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 5303, or permission of the instructor. Interchangeable with EDCU 5315.

PSYC 5320 Research Design and Statistics. Three semester hours.

Provides the background of research methods and statistical techniques necessary to understand the principles, tools, methodology, and devices used in psychological research. Designed to assist student in the preparation of the thesis proposal. Prerequisite: PSYC 4304, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5324 Crisis Counseling. Three semester hours.

Provides knowledge and training in crisis counseling, with emphasis on psychological crisis assessment techniques and crisis intervention strategies.

PSYC 5325 Marriage and Family Therapies. Three semester hours.

Reviews theory and practice of marital and family therapies with emphasis on family systems, communications in intimate relationships, and specific marital and family problems. Prerequisite: PSYC 5303, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5327 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. Three semester hours.

Develops and further enhances knowledge and skills in the counseling and psychotherapy of children and adolescents. The application of verbal-based approaches to psychotherapy with children and adolescents will be explored, as well as nonverbal approaches such as play therapy and play-related techniques. Prerequisite: PSYC 5303, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5329 Problems in Mental Health and Older Adults. Three semester hours.

Explores the characteristics of healthy aging and various stereotypes of older adults, investigation of specific mental health problems of aging, with emphasis on Alzheimers and related syndromes and depression, and the interplay of psycho-social-physical factors in the mental health of older adults.

PSYC 5331 Appraisal Techniques. Three semester hours.

Focuses on appraisal and assessment techniques used in the counseling profession. The student will administer, score, and interpret standardized tests and psychological instrumentation. Prerequisite: PSYC 4308, or permission of the instructor. Laboratory fee, $75.00.

PSYC 5335 Special Problems in Psychology. Three semester hours.

Examines special studies or issues in selected topics in psychology. May be repeated once when topic changes.

PSYC 5336 Multicultural Issues in Counseling. Three semester hours.

Provides the student with a global and multicultural perspective to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on a world community which includes numerous human differences: racial, ethnic, religious, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.

PSYC 5338 Alcohol/Drug Counseling: Theory and Practice. Three semester hours.

Reviews diagnostic and assessment practices, goal setting, treatment planning, multicultural, legal, and ethical issues in the field of alcohol/drug abuse counseling. A systematic approach to treatment will be emphasized along with various theoretical approaches. Discussion of special treatment needs of alcohol/drug dependent persons, family members, youth and adult children of alcoholics, and use of support systems, including the 12-step programs used to develop skills of adjustment to sobriety. Prerequisite: PSYC 4315, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5340 Career Counseling and Development. Three semester hours.

Develops knowledge and skills in lifestyle and career counseling. Familiarizes student with theories of career development, vocational choice, sources of occupational and educational information and career decision-making processes. Emphasis will be placed on practicing the skills and techniques of career counseling.

PSYC 5345 Seminar in Counseling and Guidance of Gifted and Talented Students. Three semester hours.

Explores the characteristics and needs of giftedstudents and coping strategies for parents-teachers. Develops techniques aimed at assisting the gifted develop social and interpersonal skills, positive self-concepts, and in becoming productive members of society.

PSYC 5350 Counseling Practicum. Three semester hours.

Provides supervised practice in counseling and therapy with individual clients. Prerequisite: PSYC 5303 and PSYC 5315, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5352 Counseling Internship. Three semester hours.

Provides clinical experience in a departmentally approved internship training facility. Prequiste: Open only to students in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program who have completed PSYC 5350, or permission of the instructor. May be repeated with permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5355 Practicum in Psychometrics. Three semester hours.

Examines major individual intelligence tests. Student will choose one particular scale, master its techniques, administer it to a specific number of subjects, score, and interpret the results. May be repeated with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC 4308, or permission of the instructor. Laboratory fee, $75.00.

PSYC 5399 Thesis. Three semester hours.

Scheduled by the student in consultation with his/her major professor. Prerequisite: PSYC 5320 and approval of the major professor/advisor.