An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on the personal and social relevance of theories, principles, and research findings. Included are the biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation and emotion, psychological development, personality and its assessment, the social bases of behavior, psychopathology and the therapeutic modification of behavior, and ecological psychology.

Credits: 3

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of psychology. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
A study of physical, cognitive, and emotional development from conception through the onset of adolescence. Emphasis is on psychological theories, developmental methodology, and research.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223.

Credits: 3

Spring
A study of physical, cognitive, and emotional development from puberty through young adulthood. Emphasis is on psychological theories, developmental methodology, and research.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223.

Credits: 3

Fall
The application of statistical concepts to the analysis of research data in the behavioral and social sciences. Laboratory is required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 1163 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

Spring
An introduction into the process of designing, conducting, and evaluating psychological research. The intent is to provide students with the ability to evaluate critically existing research, generate hypotheses, and design and propose research appropriate for testing these hypotheses.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223 and PSYC 2223.

Credits: 3

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
The biological bases of behavior: the brain and nervous system, hormonal control of drives, sensory processes, learning, memory, and abnormal behavior.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223.

Credits: 3

Focus is on the development of students’ thinking and reasoning skills, on research in studies of cognitive processes and on information processing. Attention will be given to learning theory and social learning and their applications to teaching strategies.

Credits: 3

On Demand
A study of the effects and mechanisms of the action of psychoactive drugs, including drugs used in the treatment of psychopathological disorders and drugs of abuse.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223.

Credits: 3

Spring, Even
An application of psychological theory and research to the study of religious experience, expression and behavior, with special consideration to factors contributing to the process of Christian growth and the dynamics of Christian maturity.

Credits: 3

Spring
The development of the major schools of psychology, their philosophic and scientific antecedents and their basic theoretical concepts, methodological characteristics, empirical content, and general adequacy.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223.

Credits: 3

Spring
An applied examination of the process of psychological research with emphasis on "hands-on" experience. Various research methods will be practiced, including naturalistic observation, survey research, quasi-experiments and true experiments. Group and independent research projects will be required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 2223 and PSYC 2623.

Credits: 3

Fall
A study of the communication processes within the family, the extent to which they affect and are affected by the interdependence of family members and the role they play in regulating family cohesion and adaptability and generating family images, themes, boundaries, and biosocial beliefs.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing, Family Psychology or Interpersonal and Public Communication major, or permission.

Credits: 3

An integrated approach to basic counseling skills, utilizing theory, practice and case application for use in paraprofessional settings with special emphasis on providing a foundation for the development of competencies in human relations needed in effective helping relationships.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSY 1223 and junior standing.

Credits: 3

Fall
An exploration of the processes by which information is stored, modified, retrieved, and utilized. Topics include perception, attention, learning, memory, knowledge, representation, language, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 1223.

Credits: 3

Spring
Topics include the self, socialization, face-to-face encounters, groups, crowds, and social movements. Application of psychological and sociological research to seek understanding of how one becomes a person, how values and attitudes operate, how conduct is influenced by social roles and environment, and how people act upon society to change it.

Credits: 3

Fall
An examination of the psychodynamics of personality from the vantage point of the major contemporary theories of personality.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 2023 or PSYC 2033.

Credits: 3

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of psychology. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
An introduction to the nature and use of psychological tests. The course focuses on technical, methodological, and ethical principles in ability and personality testing.

Credits: 3

Fall
The dynamics of abnormal behavior and the diagnosis and treatment of psychogenic and physiogenic mental and emotional disorders. Measures for the prevention of psychopathology.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 2023 or PSYC 2033.

Credits: 3

On Demand
A study of the major theoretical approaches to counseling. Emphasis is given to the unique contributions, limitations, and therapeutic processes of the approaches.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 3763.

Credits: 3

Spring
An introduction to the major models of marriage and family relations, dysfunctions, and techniques of intervention.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 3653 and PSYC 3763.

Credits: 3

An opportunity for advanced psychology students to gain supervised experience working in psychology-related off-campus settings. May be repeated up to six hours.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 2023 or PSYC 2033, junior standing, permission. Pass/Fail grading only.

Credits: 2 to 3

An opportunity for advanced psychology students to gain supervised experience in conducting psychological research. May be repeated up to six hours.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PSYC 2023 or PSYC 2033, junior standing, permission. Pass/Fail grading only.

Credits: 2 to 3

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in psychology.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4